2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (397+ words) The “Lost Buildings of Alexandria—Urban Renewal” walking tour begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. The $20 tour focuses on the north side of the 300 through 500 blocks of King Street, along with portions…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (402+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria residents will be allowed to speak at Thursday night’s meeting on proposed changes to the city’s historic-preservation zoning rules—but not at a separate historic-design-guidelines meeting later this month. City planning staff issued corrected notices Tuesday after…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (249+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at City Hall, how Alexandria departments work together, or where residents can have a meaningful voice in local government? The City of Alexandria is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 City…...

5+ day, 10+ 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…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (271+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Come hungry, bring the family—and yes, the dog can come too. The annual Taste of Old Town North returns to Montgomery Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, with free food and drink tastings, interactive art activities…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (363+ words) thezebra.org By Daniel Lee Alexandria, VA - The Alexandria Forum returns for the first time since 2023 to the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum on September 18 In keeping with the theme of America’s 250th birthday, this forum focuses on Alexandriaâ…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (379+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria residents who know a neighborhood storyteller, family historian or community elder may soon have an opportunity to preserve those memories—and receive $1,000 for doing the work. Applications for the Office of Historic Alexandria’s 2026–27 StoryKit cohort open Monday,…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (341+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — An error in Alexandria City Public Schools’ walk-zone locator confused some families about transportation eligibility as the school year began, according to three School Board members. The school division’s walk-distance policy did not change. The standard remains one…...

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,…...