Around The World Cultural Food Festival To Make Return In Alexandria

Over 40 countries will be represented at the event, from food and artisan items to traditional dance performances.

1899 Lynching Of Black Teen To Be Remembered In Alexandria

In 1899, African American teen Benjamin Thomas was killed by a lynch mob in Alexandria. The city will mark the lynching's anniversary.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Taste Of The DMV, Agricultural Fair, Otakon

The Office Experience and Cirque de Soleil: Kurios open this weekend, while other notable events include Citi Open, SAAM Arcade and more.

Alexandria Ranked Among Wealthiest In Virginia Based On 3 Factors

SmartAsset ranked Virginia localities on residents' wealth based on three factors, and Alexandria is within the top 10.

Some Torpedo Factory Artists To Lose Studios After New Jurying Process

The first round of re-jurying is complete at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, with some current artists not being selected for leases.

Alexandria Senior Housing Construction Begins Near Braddock Road Metro

The new senior living community will be a six-story luxury building with 133 units, a restaurant and more amenities.

Confederate Street Names Changed, Transportation Projects | Top News

Top VA news includes officers pointing guns at person filming, proposal to remove Lee name from Arlington House and monkeypox cases grow.

Power Plant Redevelopment In Old Town North Gains Key Approvals

Alexandria City Council approved rezoning and a conceptual design plan for turning the old power plant site into a mixed-use district.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Fireworks, Bubble Palooza & Color Fun Run

The upcoming weekend brings summer concerts, goat yoga, local vendor markets and more events to the Northern Virginia and DC area.

Nonprofit CEO Killed, Vandalism After Abortion Ruling | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes police shooting of man in mall parking lot, Sheetz lowers gas prices and helicopter noise complaint system.

Bear Sightings, High School Students Struck On Sidewalk | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes gas price average nears $5, Commanders stadium bill fails, rabid coyote, "shrinkflation," and new Jan. 6 charges.

NoVA Real Estate Outlook, Gas Prices, LGBTQ Protections | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes teacher wins vacation from Virginia Lottery, airport signage, and traffic deaths down over Memorial Day weekend.

Celebrate Pride Month 2022 In Alexandria With These Events

Pride Month events in June will kick off with the annual Celebrate Alexandria Pride.

Alexandria Recognized For Efforts To Fight Climate Change

Recognized for its sustainability performance, Alexandria achieves Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) gold certification.

Alexandria To Expand Old Town Pedestrian Zone As Part Of Pilot Project

Alexandria will temporarily convert a portion of King Street to a pedestrian-only zone from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Alexandria City Public Schools Awarded $2.3M For New Electric Buses

The money will allow ACPS to retire 10 older diesel buses and add to its current fleet of five electric school buses.

Alexandria-Area Girl Scouts Honored With Bronze Award

Girl Scout troop 60065 participated in multiple projects aimed at improving the Alexandria waterways and environment.

Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Features Fancy Cars And Fashion

The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style is coming to Alexandria on Sunday, featuring a collection of rare and unusual cars from the world.

Freedom House Museum To Reopen With New Exhibitions

Freedom House Museum, which documents the experiences of enslaved and free Black people in Alexandria's history, will have new exhibitions.

Abortion Rights Protests, Formula Shortage, New Metro CEO | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes inflation, fire kills over 500 animals, Landmark Mall demolition and protests at Supreme Court justice homes.

How Alexandria's Rent Prices Changed In The Last Year: Listing Site

The average price of available rentals is up in Alexandria and other DC-Baltimore area communities, according to Rent.com data.

125K Meals To Be Packed In Alexandria As Ramadan Ends

Islamic Relief USA and the Episcopal High School will team up for a large-scale meal packing effort to help food distribution centers.

Artists Of Ukraine To Get Proceeds From Art Auction In Alexandria

Money raised from the auction of a work by Alexandria sculptor Ryan Quinn will be sent to The National Union of Artists of Ukraine.

125th Anniversary Of Black Man's Lynching To Be Marked In Alexandria

Joseph McCoy, who was lynched in Alexandria, will be remembered as the city comes to terms with its history of racial hate crimes.

Free Gas Given By Alexandria Church To 300 Cars Each At 3 Locations

Alfred Street Baptist Church paid for the gas at three gas stations as part of its Hidden Halos project.

Former Washington QB Dies, Fans At Johnny Depp Trial | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes Loudoun school board election bill, troop's first girl Eagle Scout, and Washington Nationals owner considers sale.

Top 20 U.S. Cities For Renter Migration Include Alexandria

According to an analysis of rental applications, small cities like Alexandria are drawing renters in addition to large cities.

Mount Vernon Trail's 50th Anniversary Celebration Planned

A ceremony is planned to recognize 50 years of the Mount Vernon Trail, an 18-mile trail along the George Washington Memorial Parkway.

Johnny Depp Lawsuit In NoVA, Increased I-95 Patrols | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes price gouging penalties for gas station, advocacy group helps unhoused, and baby squirrels under car hood.

Historic Alexandria Home Named Hottest Property For Travel Bookings

A property in Old Town Alexandria won an award for being a standout property for travel bookings.

A Night For Ukraine Fundraiser Planned On Alexandria Rooftop

A Friday rooftop event in Alexandria will provide support for a nonprofit helping Ukrainian refugees in Poland.

4 Alexandria Architecture Award Winners Named

The Alexandria Beautification Commission named developments and homes as winners of the architecture award.

Gas Price Record, Crash Into Outdoor Dining Area | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes bomb cyclone forecast, superintendents urge Youngkin to end tip line, and Metro shutdowns planned.

Daylight Saving Time Countdown: VA Bid To Keep Change Failed

Daylight saving time 2022 starts in less than a week. The VA Legislature considered a law to keep DST year-round last year but it failed.

Cherry Blossom Peak, Trucker Convoy, Help For Ukraine | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes MLB lockout, local mask mandates dropped, TikTok investigation, son charged in father's death, and Youngkin veto.

Cherry Blossom Events Planned In Alexandria For 2022

Springtime is coming, and so are various tours, experiences, and food and drink specials in Alexandria.

Optional Masking, Inflation, Dan Snyder's $48M Home | Top News

Top VA, DC news includes passenger attempts to open plane doors, $10 million ticket for Valentine's Day, and DC vaccine mandate ends.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Move Over Harry Potter, Magic Is Diversifying Children's Literature

The realm of magic is gaining ground as the newest platform to bring in new diversity into juvenile fiction, juvenile graphic novels and ...

Alexandria Crossing Guard Honored For Nearly 50 Years Of Service

Cora Reed was recognized as one of Virginia's Most Outstanding Crossing Guards for nearly 50 years of helping students.

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