Some top posts in Va. and D.C. this week, including a youth basketball team penalized for a female player. Plus, how to share your news.
The public is invited to read 3-5 minute selections from banned or challenged books.
Tom Schultz will discuss the heroism and challenges that doctors and nurses experienced in ministering to the wounded in Alexandria
Learn the Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Meringue, Rumba, Cha-Cha, & Samba. Come with or without a Partner.
Take a peek at some special properties currently on the market and recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC:
West African Drumming at the Athenaeum on Thursday, September 10 at 7pm
Getting outside this weekend? What are your weekend plans?
Police are releasing photos and video today of a brazen July 29 afternoon robbery at knifepoint. Watch the video below the story.
Home features gracious front porch, gourmet kitchen and great room. Check it out at the open house this weekend.
The Lansinoh Nursing Lounge will open Thursday night, when the Nationals take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.
New nationwide effort kicked off this week in the DC metro area.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is looking for a qualified candidate for the full-time position of President and CEO.
Stop by and watch the Tennis Channel event Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Some of the latest home listings in the area, provided by Zillow.
Niche.com recently released its 2015 list of high schools with the best teachers throughout the nation as well as Virginia.
Aardman Studio's UK phenomenon Shaun the Sheep arrives as a feature in the US today. Watch why you and yours should join the flock:
A traffic signal on King Street at 28th Street South is still being fixed. No word if it is related to earlier outage.
The Dulles Food and Shops has partnered with the Fairfax SkillSource Center Reston to host a job fair
Reyam Abed, 23, was reported missing Monday afternoon.
You have new neighbors. Scroll through a list of recent home sales, provided by Zillow.
AlexRenew operates Alexandria's wastewater reclamation facility; it has a message regarding a maintenance project on Union Street.
Building "among most architecturally significant projects to honor" first president; "one of the boldest private efforts to memorialize him.
Historic King Street from Washington Street to the waterfront is transformed into an outdoor art gallery with original fine artwork.
Join Dr. Beverly Faragasso as she helps you to figure out how to support a caregiver in your life. Sat., Sept 19 at 10am. Beatley Library.
A man was hospitalized with gunshot wounds, according to police.
New additions to late summer menu include Papa Weaver’s Pork Chop with corn pudding, collards and a Coca-Cola barbeque glaze.
Central library now accepts passport applications on behalf of the State Department.
The 15th Anniversary National Book Festival, brought to you by The Library of Congress and Honorary Chairs President Obama and Mrs. Obama.
Even more jobs at the Old Town Alexandria Patch jobs board, and post your own local job listing!
Some top "good news" posts from the past week. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics at Patch!
First U.S.-produced series in 10 years by PBS is based on life during the Civil War in Alexandria, Virginia. Watch a video promo here.
Marlowe Ink of Fairfax hopes to open a second location in Old Town Alexandria.
Three new businesses are moving in at the shopping center; other stores are changing locations within the center.
Some top posts this week at Patch, including a golfer's missing dad located in Texas. Plus, how you can share your local news and events.
Take a look at some special properties on the market and recently featured on our Patch sites in Northern Virginia and DC.
Get ready for "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl."
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association will celebrate its 241st anniversary in the 100 block of S. Alfred Street.
Here's what to expect outside this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.