The latest capital improvement program for ACPS includes plans to use a purchased building as a swing space, then a new school.
As Sunday marked the start of Hanukkah, a festival and continued menorah lightings will be held this week.
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If your family is looking or a holiday meal out or food packages to take home, here's what local restaurants are offering.
Alexandria Police responded to a vehicle crash with a pedestrian Wednesday night.
An annual report noted ridership trends since free fares were introduced, as well as a few driver and customer concerns.
Sophie and Joey came to the Alexandria animal shelter when their lifetime owner could no longer care for them. They now need a new home.
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.
The SoberRide program will return over 17 days for the holiday season to help prevent impaired driving on local roads.
Northern Virginia Transportation Authority included 424 transportation projects in its long-range plan, including 37 affecting Alexandria.
Alexandria and neighboring Arlington made the top 15 of SmartAsset study of where Americans are the happiest based on several factors.
Cuervo loves a well-rounded life, from snuggling at home to going on outdoor excursions.
Restaurant inspections are regularly conducted around the city. See the latest reports, including places with no violations.
Four blocks in the WestEnd development replacing Landmark Mall advanced to City Council for approval.
Over 50 decorated boats competed for awards in 11 categories while delighting spectators along the Alexandria waterfront.
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The high school's principal said Alexandria Police were called to provide support if needed in response to student fights.
The Alexandria Smoke Alarm Safety Installation Taskforce will install smoke alarms with help from volunteers.
Santa will be at several one-time events as well as ongoing mall events where families can get photos during the holiday season.
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Four blocks of the Landmark Mall mixed-use redevelopment with residential and other uses will go to the Planning Commission.
This weekend's event lineup includes various holiday markets, two holiday boat parades and much more.
Other options for COVID-19 testing will remain in Alexandria after Curative's testing kiosks close.
Alexandria, named a top Christmas town in the U.S., has plenty of holiday happenings for all ages throughout December.
Alexandria Police renewed a call for help to find a missing 21-year-old man last seen in November 2021.
Wesley Housing, which recently opened the Waypoint at Fairlington, will be under new leadership after its leader of 15 years retires.
Nonprofits could use support as small gift donations have dropped in the U.S. Here are some local nonprofits worth a look.
Clay- and glass-art reflect a unique and generous holiday spirit in offerings from artist-run demonstration, gallery and sales space
Small Business Saturday is a chance to get some holiday shopping done while spending your dollars locally at Alexandria businesses.
Waiting for a prescription turned out to be productive for a Springfield woman, who won a $1 million lottery ticket prize.
Black Friday on Nov. 25 highlights Alexandria's independently-owned stores as places to buy various holiday gifts.
Find out when you can pick up last-minute Thanksgiving staples from Giant Food, Wegmans, Harris Teeter and Safeway in Northern Virginia.
Carpenter's Shelter, which serves homeless families in Alexandria, was one grant recipient of the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund.
The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade will be followed by the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights on one day in Old Town Alexandria.
This weekend's event lineup includes the opening of Ice & Lights, various craft fairs, holiday light displays, tree lightings and more.
After finding not much had been published about the Jewish community in Northern Virginia, one couple turned that history into a book.
Alexandria is named a top destination for cultural riches among international location on Travel + Leisure's list.
Linda Trinkle Wolf, an Alexandria real estate agent, has been honored for her work benefiting sick children at Walter Reed Medical Center.
To help you get in the holiday spirit, Alexandria's holiday kick-off and other events are planned in the coming weeks.
Leapfrog, a health care watchdog group, has released its fall ratings on patient safety at hospitals around Virginia.