Alexandria's Home Sales Dropped In August As Prices Rise: Report

The average sale price of a detached single-family home in the city was $1.5 million.

Alexandria Ranks Among Nation's Best Cities For Renters In 2026 In New Survey

Two Northern Virginia cities were ranked among the nation's 100 best for renters.

Rare Blue Tree Frog Draws Crowds To Alexandria Park: Report

A rarely seen blue American green tree frog has attracted naturalists and photographers to Huntley Meadows Park near Alexandria.

Alexandria Housing Office To Hold Free Housing Conditions Clinic In August

The city's Office of Housing will hold a clinic offering legal consultations and connections to services later in August.

When To Buy Corn, Watermelon, Peaches And Other Summer Produce In VA

Instacart has been tracking data about when produce orders surge. Here's when you can buy summer's most beloved fruits and veggies in VA.

New Affordable Housing Available For Rent Or Purchase In Alexandria

The application process for two new communities offering affordable apartments and condos will open this month.

Alexandria Garden Club Celebrates 100 Years Amid Historic Garden Week

Historic Garden Week of Virginia is in its 92nd year, almost as long as the Garden Club of Alexandria has been around.

‘Cicada Mania’ Is Coming To VA, 12 Other States In 2025

Periodical cicadas, which have regional broods, emerge en masse every 13 or 17 years. See when they'll arrive in Virginia.

Spotted Lanternflies Back With A Vengeance: What To Know In VA

The invasive spotted lanternfly was first found in Virginia in 2018. While its population is growing, a decline could be on its way.

How Much Does Hiring A Plumber Cost In Old Town Alexandria?

From leaky faucets to burst pipes, hiring a Thumbtack professional is the fast and easy way to handle all your plumbing needs.

Where Can I Find Affordable Landscaping In Old Town Alexandria?

Transform your outdoor spaces affordably and effortlessly with professional landscaping services.

Hire An Old Town Alexandria Area Pro To Clean Your Home Today!

Getting things done around the house has never been easier.

Old Town Alexandria Area Pros Are Ready To Help Tackle Your Dirty Work ​—​ Literally

Finding and hiring top-rated house cleaners, junk removal pros and more has never been easier.

Want A Gorgeous Garden? Here’s How Much Landscaping The Old Town Alexandria Area Costs

This season, make your dreams of a freshly manicured lawn or a flower-filled yard a reality when you hire a top-rated landscaper.

Why Termite Inspections In The Old Town Alexandria Area Are Worth Every Penny

An ounce of prevention can save you lots of money in the long run and keep your home safe from damage.

How Much Would A Good Home Cleaning Cost In The Old Town Alexandria Area?

Top-rated cleaning professionals are available to help get your house next-level clean.

Local Company Takes New Approach To Put The Homeowner First

In an industry where hidden fees, down payments, cost overruns, and delayed timelines are standard- one company takes a different approach.

Old Town Alexandria Garden Tour Returns In April 2021

The Garden Club of Alexandria and Hunting Creek Garden Club will offer the self-guided tour with COVID-19 protocols.

Local Remodeler Uses Technology To Create Designer Bathrooms

Using 3D scans, award-winning designers, and computer imagery, local bathroom remodeling startup creates designer bathrooms for under $11K

In An Industry Ranked 2nd Worst: A Company Built To Be Different

Combining tomorrow’s tech, designer quality, and modern customer service, Remodelmate has changed the way homeowners are building bathrooms.

Making scents of your yard

Fragrant native plants add a new dimension

The Best Native Plants For Gardens In Old Town Alexandria

It’s gardening season. Here are the plants that grow naturally in Old Town and what birds they attract.

Alexandria Beautification Commission Seeks 2019 Award Nominations

Beautification Award Submissions sought from the Public for Architecture, Landscaping and Sustainable Design

Realtor And Artist Paints Old Town Alexandria Homes For Calendar

Betsy Grady-Carey tells Patch her 2019 calendar features homes with different architectural styles around Old Town Alexandria.

Alexandria Beautification Commission Honors 2018 Award Winners

Mayor and City Council present the 2018 Alexandria Beautification Awards for excellence in architecture, landscaping and sustainable design.

Six Homes On Display For 2018 Historic Alexandria Homes Tour

This year's tour includes an 18th century masterpiece with an original staircase.

Step Inside Historic Alexandria Homes For Garden Week Tour

The homes showcased on the tour have plenty of history behind them—and stunning gardens of course.

UPDATE: Tall Ship to Arrive at About 10 PM Tuesday in Alexandria

The replica of a 16th-century Spanish Galleon will visit the City for six days.

VDOT, Dept. of Rail, Public Transportation Partner for Design Public Hearings

The hearings will center on plans to extend the I-395 northern express lanes for eight miles from Turkeycock Run near Edsall Rd. to Eads St.

SolarizeAlexandria Returns to Help Residents Go Solar

SolarizeAlexandria is a program intended to make it easier and more affordable for residents to install solar power systems on their homes.

Virginia's Bumpy Weather Forecast: When Will Storms Return?

More heavy rains and strong winds are headed to Virginia, but the weekend should be perfect. Here's the latest forecast.

Great White Shark 'Mary Lee': She's Ba-aack!

Cue the music from 'Jaws.' Grab your binoculars. Don't go in the water. The 16-foot Great White shark has returned to Virginia waters.

Easter Weekend Weather Forecast in Alexandria

There's rain between now and then, but will the skies clear for spring's first full weekend? Here's the easter weekend forecast.

Virginia Weather: Rain and Fog, No Freezing Temps

This week's weather forecast in Northern Virginia looks wet. But the cold winter temps might be behind us.

Old Town Alexandria Residents Sound Off on Snow Plowing

How have the roads in your neighborhood fared during the blizzard? Find out what your neighbors said on Facebook.

Blizzard 2016: Snow Timeline for Alexandria

The snow event from start to finish and when the snow will be at its worst.

Tropical Storm Danny Strengthening in Atlantic

The storm had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph as of 11 a.m. Wednesday.

This Week's Weather in Northern Virginia

A look at what you can expect out there, from the National Weather Service.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 Gearing Up Peak This Week

If you're going to make a party out of any meteor shower, the Perseids are regarded as the best – and the moon is cooperating this year.

Weekend Weather Forecast for Alexandria

Getting outside this weekend? What are your weekend plans?