Women’s Army Corps Veteran Continues A Legacy Of Leadership And Mentorship In Government Contracting

For over 20 years, Army veteran Louisa Jaffe has led a thriving tech firm while mentoring fellow vets and championing women in defense.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

Personalized Dementia Prevention & Care from Sunday Health

Sunday Health’s clinicians help patients assess their cognition and manage their risk with a personalized plan to protect their memory.

Holiday gift guide for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias

Alzheimer’s Association resource also offers gift suggestions for caregivers

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's of other dementias.

Improving Pain Management and Recovery for Mastectomy Patients

Learn how Dr. Willey provides her mastectomy patients with non-opioid pain management options

Sewer Overflow Affects Stream In Alexandria

Crews have stopped a sewage overflow into a stream, but the city is urging residents to avoid contact with the stream water.

🌱 24/7 Animal Clinic Planned For West End + Local Filmmaker Premiere

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening in West End Alexandria.

🌱 Housing Reform Starts This Month + Stomping Ground Closure

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening this weekend in West End Alexandria.

🌱 Proposed West End Medical Campus + Body Cams For Alexandria Police

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🌱 Sudden Death Ruled As Homicide + Black History Museum Reopens

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🌱 Dedicated Bus Lanes For Duke St Transitway? + West End Safety Grant

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Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of 29-Year-Old Man In Alexandria: Police

The Alexandria Police Department arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred last Saturday evening on South Reynolds Street.

Patch Needs You West End Alexandria! Become A Newsletter Curator

Are you proud of your community? Does sharing the inside scoop with others bring you satisfaction? Then apply to be a newsletter curator!

Alexandria Star Student Athlete Thrives In School, Boy Scouts

A student athlete playing three sports is also involved in Student Council, Boy Scouts and music.

Food Drive Around Greater Alexandria Planned By Boy Scouts

Food donations to stock local food banks will be collected around the Alexandria area one weekend in November.

Winkler Botanical Preserve Transferred To NOVA Parks System

The 44.6-acre preserve, established in 1979 by an environmentalist, will become part of NOVA Parks and get renewed children's programs.

Alexandria Library's Blog: Move Over Harry Potter, Magic Is Diversifying Children's Literature

The realm of magic is gaining ground as the newest platform to bring in new diversity into juvenile fiction, juvenile graphic novels and ...

Alzheimer’s Association To Host Film Screening

A short film screening followed by a virtual community discussion about dementia, resources, and caregiving through the power of music.

Alzheimer’s Association to host Northern Virginia Community Forum

Caregiver Compass: Navigating Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss on January 13

Alexandria Library's Blog: Gifts & Thanks. Connecting With Gratitude

Nestled at the end of Native American Heritage Month is the Thanksgiving celebration, a traditional English holiday solidified as a nati ...

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In West End Alexandria Area

The nation is experiencing a severe blood supply shortage.

Back in Business After the Blaze

ZIPS Dry Cleaners Rises Up from the Ashes following a February 2020 fire to resume offering garment care and related services to Alexandria

Alexandria Library's Blog: Halloween At The Library!

Over 30 years ago, I wore a homemade Easter Bunny costume for a Halloween party at my local library. While my mom was trying to be creat ...

Alexandria Library's Blog: Commemorate Constitution Week With Virtual Events

Alexandria Library will recognize Constitution Week 2021 with a variety of events for adults and kids. Constitution and Citizenship Day ...

NoVA Location Nominated For Southern City On Rise: News Nearby

Schools cancel after-school activities due to weather | restaurant in docuseries about Black cuisine | pumpkin patches: News Nearby

Alexandria Library's Blog: Pop-Up Books For Everyone!

I love a good pop-up book. There's something magical about how a book, a usually flat item, can suddenly become a three-dimensional wond ...

Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In West End Alexandria Area

There's a Red Cross blood drive being held nearby.

Alexandria Library's Blog: John Brown's Body Lies A-Mouldering In The Grave

At the geological high point of Harpers Ferry, just above St Peter's Catholic Church and beyond the ruins of St John Episcopal Church, l ...

Alexandrians 100 Years Of Age And Older Invited To Participate In Centenarian Day Recognition

To participate or submit a nomination, complete an application and social history form by July 30.

Alexandria Library's Blog: National Crown Day – July 3rd

Saturday, July 3rd, will mark the 2nd anniversary of the CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.) The CROWN Coal ...

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In West End Alexandria Area

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

Rare Venomous Snake Captured In NoVA | Patch PM

Red light cameras | fundraiser to replace marching band truck | affordable housing near Metro | McAuliffe commits to debates: Patch PM

Blood Donations Needed In West End Alexandria Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

Alexandria Library's Blog: PRIDE At The Library

This June 3-5 the Library is partnering with LGBTQ Task Force to provide programming celebrating PRIDE month here in Alexandria. Three d ...

Blood Donations Needed In West End Alexandria Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

Alexandria Library's Blog: May Is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

The Alexandria Library is celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month this year with various virtual events rang ...

Alexandria Library's Blog: Keep The Change

The Library Book, the title selected for this year's All Alexandria Reads (AAR), is a compelling history of the Los Angeles Public Libra ...

Blood Donors Needed In West End Alexandria Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the West End Alexandria area.

National Prayer Luncheon for Life Nominates Local Org for Award

Arlington, Virginia's Susan B. Anthony List Up for National Award and $50K Award, Vote On-Line Through April 23

Dementia and the LGBT+ community

Alzheimer's Association to host free webinar on March 10

Breach Of U.S. Capitol, Vaccine Priority Groups: News Nearby

Protesters breach Capitol | Curfew in two NoVA localities | Metro closes early | School district's delay of in-person learning: News Nearby

City Of Alexandria Gives Updates On COVID-19, Changes To Metrobus Services

The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) strongly urge residents to stay home as much as possible.

Some Holiday Events Return Amid Pandemic | Patch PM

Diner's 50th anniversary | sentencing in child sex exploitation case | NoVA daily coronavirus cases above 400 | double homicide: Patch PM