3 Restaurant Weeks, Lunar New Year Parade: Weekend Events In NoVA, DC

This weekend brings a parade and other Lunar New Year events, ice skating, three restaurant weeks and more events in Northern VA and DC.

Second Part Of African American Trail To Be Launched In Alexandria

The southern route of the African American Waterfront Heritage Trail will be introduced in Alexandria following the northern route in 2021.

Volleyball Star Athlete Organizes Leukemia, Lymphoma Fundraiser

A star volleyball athlete at Alexandria City High School is being recognized for excellence in school, sports and organizing a fundraiser.

Samuel Madden Housing Redevelopment Heads To Planning Commission

One major item on the Planning Commission agenda is the Samuel Madden proposal, which would replace the 66 units with 532 units.

Feeding Kids, Care For Homeless: NoVA Nonprofit Wish Lists For 2023

Nonprofits based in Northern Virginia share ways they need help in 2023, from education and food for kids to medical care for the homeless.

I-95 Snow Shutdown, UVA Slayings, Commanders Sale: Top 2022 News In VA

Top news of 2022 included the Metro extension, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, Loudoun County sexual assault investigation and more.

Speed Limits And Cameras, School Safety: Top Alexandria News Of 2022

A search starts for a new school superintendent. A student died in an off-campus stabbing. New businesses opened. Here's the 2022 top news.

Guns At Airports, Waterskiing Santa, Llama Drama, Cold: Top VA News

Top VA news includes rapid freeze for Christmas, deputy dressed as Mrs. Claus makes rescue and Amber Heard's settlement with Johnny Depp.

Top Traffic Bottlenecks, Slower Real Estate Market: Top VA News

Top VA news includes arrest for 20-month-old's fatal overdose, new Metro station opening, new Lego Discovery Center being built, killer cop.

Freedom House Future To Be Guided By Master Plan In Alexandria

A survey is open as the city creates a master plan for Freedom House Museum, a historic site that helps to tell African American history.

Alexandria, Arlington On Top Places Where Americans Are Happiest List

Alexandria and neighboring Arlington made the top 15 of SmartAsset study of where Americans are the happiest based on several factors.

Hospital System's Patient Surge, I-66 Express Lanes: Top VA News

Top VA news includes first monkeypox death, sheriff's deputy accused of killings, 20 mph speed limits and man who stabbed dog charged.

Holiday Parades, Craft Fairs, Tree Lightings: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

This weekend's event lineup includes various holiday markets, two holiday boat parades and much more.

$1 Million Ticket Bought In Alexandria Claimed By Springfield Woman

Waiting for a prescription turned out to be productive for a Springfield woman, who won a $1 million lottery ticket prize.

Carpenter's Shelter Gets $2.5 Million From Jeff Bezos Charitable Fund

Carpenter's Shelter, which serves homeless families in Alexandria, was one grant recipient of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.

Tree Lightings, Downtown Holiday Market: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

This weekend's event lineup includes the opening of Ice & Lights, various craft fairs, holiday light displays, tree lightings and more.

Jewish Community Of Northern Virginia Takes Spotlight In New Book

After finding not much had been published about the Jewish community in Northern Virginia, one couple turned that history into a book.

Real Estate Agent Helps Children's Hospital Unit: Alexandria Hero

Linda Trinkle Wolf, an Alexandria real estate agent, has been honored for her work benefiting sick children at Walter Reed Medical Center.

Star Student Athlete In Alexandria Works With Special Olympics

This Alexandria athlete is being recognized for participating in a Special Olympics program with her brother, who has Down Syndrome.

Incorrect Voter Mailing, Respiratory Illness Increase: Top VA News

Top VA news includes math and reading score setbacks, school bus crash, ruling on Confederate statue removal and car vandalism spree.

Fall Harvest Festival, Bounce the Mall: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend's calendar is packed with trunk-or-treat events, a Washington Capitals game, fall festivals and Halloween haunts.

Leaf Collection To Begin In Late October In Alexandria

Leaf collection will happen in five zones throughout the city and continue into January.

Alexandria Historic District Most Dangerous For Pedestrians: Study

A law firm analyzed crashes from 2015 to 2022 to see where pedestrians are struck most often and close to each other.

Kid Reporter From Alexandria Named For Scholastic Kids Press Program

A fifth grader from Alexandria is one of 29 students around the world chosen as Kid Reporters for Scholastic.

Affordable Housing Opens In Alexandria, Co-Located With Church

The Waypoint at Fairlington, a new 81-unit affordable housing building, is leased up and preparing for October move-ins.

$7 Million Lottery Ticket Bought In Alexandria

A Maryland man's lottery ticket purchase in Alexandria before work turned out to be a lucky decision, as he won the $7 million top prize.

Clarendon Day, Fiesta DC, Mosaic Fall Festival: NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend brings the opening of Fields of Fear at Cox Farms, fall festivals, Oktoberfest and more.

Historic Alexandria Homes Tour Returns For 80th Year

The long-running tour features a look inside Old Town Alexandria homes with proceeds benefiting Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Housing Authority Seeks To Rebuild Ladrey High Rise With More Units

The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority will seek to rebuild Ladrey public housing into a larger community.

Multifamily Units On King Street Approved, Polk Avenue Decision Upheld

Alexandria City Council denied residents' appeal to remove parking spaces on Polk Avenue and approved 24 residential units on King Street.

Tax Rebates Coming, Commuter Rail Shutdown Averted: Top VA News

Top VA news includes Confederate highway renamings, W&OD Trail indecent exposures, inflation update and local Jeopardy winner.

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Free Admission At These Alexandria Museums On Smithsonian Museum Day

Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day will be held Sept. 17. The event gives free access for one day to museums across the country.

Book Of Condolences Available After Queen Elizabeth II's Death

Residents can contribute to the book of condolences for the late Queen Elizabeth II in the next few days at the Athenaeum.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: H Street Festival, Oktoberfest, Fall Festival

The upcoming weekend brings events like Cox Farms Fall Festival opening, Reston Multicultural Festival and Dulles Day Festival.

9/11 Ceremonies, Burke Centre Festival​: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

The upcoming weekend will have 9/11 remembrances, Old Town Cocktail Week, Adams Morgan Day, KORUS Festival, a fall fest opening and more.

Food And Drink Festivals, Fairfax Comic Con: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend features the Around The World Cultural Food Festival, Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival and other food and wine festivals.

Alexandria Nonprofit RunningBrooke Rebrands To Move2Learn

RunningBrooke, which works to boost physical activity in and out of classrooms, is now known as Move2Learn.

School Tip Line Lawsuit, Inflation Continues, $250 Rebates | Top News

Top VA news includes victim found on fire in homicide, $1 million Mega Millions prize, beagles at shelters, upcoming Metro station closures.

Lottery Game's $4 Million Top Prize Scored By Alexandria Man

An Alexandria man won the Virginia Lottery's third $4 million prize in a scratch ticket game.