The Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board recommended a 200 block of King Street pedestrian zone, which is eyed for the holiday season.
More closures are planned on Veterans Day in Alexandria, but select services will be closed on Election Day.
Halloween evening will bring trick-or-treaters to the neighborhood, along with increased police presence and a road closure.
The health department notified residents about a raccoon that tested positive for rabies, which can be fatal in humans if not treated.
Here's the rundown on major events in Alexandria this weekend, plus Drug Take Back Day drop-off and early voting locations.
Friday's decision came 2 weeks after the Department of Justice sued VA for violating federal law. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vowed to appeal.
Weekend events in DC, NoVA: Halloween Party in the Woods, Crafts and Treats Fair, Harry Potter Forbidden Forest, Factory of Fear and more.
Alexandria Police released footage of the fatal shooting of a man in crisis, which the prosecutor's office determined was justified.
The closures represent about a tenth of the chain's current restaurants. As of September, the company had 1,586 locations.
Prosecutors say the woman struck a security officer with her car after leaving a Fort Belvoir exchance with stolen items.
New school-based sports programs are in the process of launching at Alexandria City Public Schools.
Alexandria will open three additional early voting sites for the election, which features local races along with the presidential election.
Sexual assaults of two clients have led to charges for a massage therapist in Alexandria, according to the police department.
A man shot to death Saturday in Alexandria has been identified, police said, and the case is considered a homicide.
Trunk or treat events for children are among the highlights of the Halloween season for families. Here are some local events.
From spooky takes on pop icons to synchronized displays, see Halloween displays in our 2024 Northern Virginia guide.
Voters headed to the polls Nov. 5 will decide whether to expand a VA property tax exemption to spouses of veterans killed in action.
The dazzling Orionid meteor shower will peak Sunday and Monday. Will Virginia's weather allow for a prime view of the show?
The invasive spotted lanternfly was first found in Virginia in 2018. While its population is growing, a decline could be on its way.
Metro Transit Police have arrested a Woodbridge man in an assault on a Metro station manager in Alexandria.
Also gracing the skies over Virginia are the once-in-a-lifetime Comet C/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and Orionid meteors.
Help Kids In Need Have New Socks This Fall
Red Cross is assisting 25 residents affected by a two-alarm fire at a condominium high-rise.
The so-called "comet of the century" should be bright for a few more days, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Here's how to see it in VA.
Patch is compiling a 2024 guide to Northern Virginia's best Halloween displays. If your yard is decorated to impress, share a photo with us.
Metro Transit Police are seeking information on an assault on a Metro station manager in Alexandria.
The lawsuit accuses state officials of violating the National Voter Registration Act by removing voters too close to Election Day.
Kelly Carmichael Booz is one of three candidates in School Board District B, which covers parts of central and West End Alexandria.
The Alexandria School Board voted on a concept for the upcoming elementary school reconstruction.
The Potomac Yard and Taylor Run civic associations will host a candidate forum with candidates for City Council in November's election.
Pay for the seasonal jobs starts at $18 per hour, according to the company. See open positions in the D.C. area.
City Council endorsed a new concept for a one-way King Street access road near the Bradlee Shopping Center.
There are nine candidates for Alexandria City Council in the November general election, including Abdel Elnoubi.
Alexandria Police have identified a driver in a crash that injured a teen pedestrian and nearly struck middle school students.
Alexandria's new police chief will be Tarrick McGuire, who has most recently been an assistant police chief in Arlington, Texas.
From ghost tours to trunk or treat and events with cats and dogs, here's what the Halloween season will bring in Alexandria.
A man got a prison sentence for two killings in Alexandria but avoided the life in prison recommended by prosecutors.
A new store selling original art, home decor and housewares opened just around the corner from King Street.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria celebrated Animal of the Year Barnabas as it tries to clear space to help hurricane-hit shelters.
Six Virginia-based breweries are participating in the latest Great American Beer Festival competition, including two in Northern Virginia.