Alexandria Government Asks Residents To Weigh In On Legislative Priorities For 2027

The Alexandria City government is drafting its list of priorities and requests for Virginia's next General Assembly.

Registration Open For Alexandria Children's Chorus Fall Season

Registration for the Alexandria Children's Chorus, for children from kindergarten to sixth grade, is open. Rehearsals begin in September.

Local Coffee Roaster Plans New Alexandria Location: Report

A local coffee roaster is planning a new location in Del Ray, according to a report.

Severe Storms, 65 MPH Winds, Tornadoes Possible In VA: See Timeline

Damaging winds, heavy rain and a few tornadoes are possible Sunday as a potent storm system moves across Northern Virginia.

6 Food Festivals Happening Soon In Northern Virginia

Upcoming food and drink festivals in Northern Virginia will highlight historic whiskey, international cuisines, fancy fermentation and more.

Restaurant Week Kicks Off In Alexandria

Alexandria's Restaurant Week begins on Friday, with 10 days of special dinner menus and fast-casual deals.

United Way Stuff The Bus Event To Provide Hundreds Of Local Middle Schoolers With School Supplies

United Way's annual Stuff the Bus campaign will be held Monday. Seven local low-income schools will be supported with school supplies.

Faulty School Zone Speed Camera Resulted In 115 Bogus Citations In West End: Report

A malfunctioning school zone speed camera issued unwarranted citations for six months in Alexandria's West End.

Loving Jameson Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week

This cuddly three-year-old dog is available for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

DHS Identifies 2 Men Detained In Alexandria On Monday

The Department of Homeland Security has identified two men detained in Alexandria on Monday.

Running, Rock Climbing And Record Interest: The NoVA Senior Olympics Are Back

Northern Virginia's Senior Olympics launches its 44th games in September, with events from the ubiquitous pickleball to diving and darts.

See Which Alexandria Restaurants Are Participating In Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week

Metropolitan Washington Summer Restaurant Week returns later in August, with eateries around the region taking part.

2 MD Men Arrested In String Of VA Snake Thefts Totaling $15K

Two men have been arrested and a third suspect is sought in a series of sneaky snake snatches in Virginia.

ICE Detains 6 Alexandria Community Members In 3 Days: Immigrant Rights Group

Community group ICE Out of Alexandria says six people in the city have been detained, some by masked agents, since Saturday.

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.

New Storms Threaten VA As Thousands Remain Without Power

Chances for thunderstorms continue through the week as Virginians are hit with humid conditions and temperatures in the mid- to upper 80s.

More Than 1,300 Sign Letter Asking Governor To Oppose Plaza 500 Substation: Community Group

More than 1,300 people and 29 groups have signed a letter asking the VA governor to oppose a new substation near Alexandria.

MD Man Gets 6 Months In Prison, 5 Years Probation For Illegal Filming In Del Ray Bathroom

The man, who worked at a Del Ray bakery and restaurant, was arrested in 2025 and charged with illegal filming.

21-Year-Old Alexandria Man Charged In Fatal DC Shooting

A 21-year-old from Alexandria has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Washington, DC, man Wednesday evening.

VA8 GOP Challenger Unveils Platform, ALX Democrats Endorse 3 State Constitutional Amendments

Republican Tony Sabio released a campaign platform as he challenges Rep. Don Beyer, and Alexandria Democrats announced amendment support.

Mason District Supervisor Calls On FFX County Planning Commission To Reject Plaza 500 Substation Proposal

Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has joined a chorus of voices opposing a new data center and substation at the Plaza 500 site.

Big Boy Bart Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Bart is a young, large-breed dog available for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

Alexandria Public Schools Calendar For 2026-2027: Key Dates To Know

As the summer wraps up, here are the dates Alexandria public school students and parents should know for the new school year.

Alexandria Asks FFX County Government To Reject Plaza 500 Data Center Substation Request

The government of the City of Alexandria is asking its neighbors not to approve a new substation to power a data center near city limits.

Four Mile Run Kayak Launch Washes Away After Storms: Report

The kayak launch, which first opened in December, was swept off its moorings after heavy rain.

Alexandria Sidewalk Sale Returns In August

The 17th annual Sidewalk Sale will be held later this month.

Alexandria Voters Now Know November Choices For Senate, Congress

Tuesday's primary election determined who will compete in November for Virginia's U.S. Senate seat and 8th Congressional District.

Shark Tank-Backed Sweets Chain Opening First NoVA Location

An ice cream concept backed by the business reality show will open its first location in Northern Virginia this summer.

Oregon Man Appeals Federal Conviction While Separate Alexandria Felony Cases Continue

An Oregon man appealed his federal conviction while separate felony charges tied to the same May 7 incident remain pending in Alexandria.

NoVA FBI Agent Accused Of Stealing $1M In Crypto Using FBI Intel: Court Docs

An FBI agent is accused of using his position to steal about $1 million in cryptocurrency from "adversarial" accounts.

Polls Open Tuesday For VA Primary Election: See Who's On The Alexandria Ballot

Alexandria voters can cast ballots for the Virginia District 10 primary election. Here's who is on the ballot.

Alexandria Police Locate Missing 13-Year-Old Girl

Alexandria police have located a missing 13-year-old.

Alexandria City Council Approves Additional Investigation Into 2025 In-Custody Death

The City Council unanimously approved a request by a community policing oversight board for more investigation into Allan Tucker's death.

Alexandria Man Charged In Groveton Shooting

An Alexandria man has been charged in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a man in Groveton Tuesday night.

Sweet Senior Tobias Is Alexandria's Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Senior dog Tobias is looking for his family.

Rep. Beyer Calls On Fairfax County Authorities To Deny Plaza 500 Substation Application

Congressman Don Beyer, who represents Virginia's eighth district, has weighed in on the controversial Plaza 500 data center.

APD Solicits Dog Walkers To Act As Neighborhood Watch In New Program

Alexandria police are inviting pet owners to "strengthen public safety" by watching for and reporting crimes and "suspicious behavior."

City To Remove 20 Parking Spaces From Russell Road As Part Of School Safety Improvements

Alexandria will remove 20 parking spaces from Russell Road to slow traffic and improve safety for students at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary.

Man Seriously Injured In Groveton Shooting, Suspect In Custody: Police

A suspect is in custody after a shooting in Groveton that put the victim in the hospital with serious injuries, Fairfax County police say.

Alexandria Paisano's Launches Summer Campaign To Feed Children

Alexandria's Paisano's Pizza has launched an initiative to make it easy for customers to donate meals to school-age children nearby.