3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (151+ words) Alexandria, VA – Alexandria will officially celebrate a little spooky science this fall. Mayor and City Council are expected to join Chrysalis Development Group at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, to present a City Proclamation declaring the date “Spooky Mad Science Expo Day…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (308+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Some people spend Saturday evening relaxing. Others volunteer to discover exactly how much heat their taste buds can survive. Port City Brewing Company, La Tingeria and Bradshaw Sauce Co. are teaming up for the Scoville Showdown: A Hot…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (379+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria residents can mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with more than remembrance this weekend. They can put their hands to work. A free National Day of Service will bring volunteers to Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes St., from 10 a.m....

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (441+ words) Alexandria, VA – Imagine walking into the soaring Atrium at Above ALX Community and finding yourself surrounded by pink. Pink gowns and jackets. Pink bow ties and shoes. Pink cocktails and decorations. Survivors, doctors, business owners, neighbors and friends — all gathered…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (327+ words) Alexandria, VA – Jula’s on the Potomac has been named Best Waterfront Dining in DC Magazine’s Best of the City 2026, a reader-selected honor that puts the Alexandria riverfront restaurant in the regional spotlight. For owner Jula Jane Coggins, the recognition is…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (239+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA – Lederhosen, dirndls and a whole lot of festive spirit are headed back to Carlyle. Alexandria Oktoberfest returns to John Carlyle Square on Saturday, September 19, inviting neighbors and visitors to celebrate with German food, cold beer, live entertainment, an…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (182+ words) Alexandria Library is inviting current and former residents to bring those family treasures to its fourth annual Black Family Reunion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Local History/Special Collections Branch, 717 Queen St. The free event pairs a community celebration…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (210+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Nine familiar faces whose work has touched neighborhoods, schools, city life and generations of Alexandrians have been named the 2026 Living Legends of Alexandria. This year’s class is: From public service and education to mentoring, community advocacy, preservation and…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (414+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — If exploring some of Old Town Alexandria’s historic homes sounds like the perfect way to spend a fall day, now may be the time to get your tickets. The Twig’s Historic Alexandria Homes Tour is nearly sold out,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (348+ words) ARLINGTON, VA — The need is critical, and the opportunity to help is just days away. Fire Works Pizza will host the Arlington Community Blood Drive this Friday, September 4, as Inova Blood Donor Services continues to seek blood donors across the…...