52+ min ago   (194+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria’s seasonal farmers-market pop-ups are making one final stop next Friday—and the timing matters for older residents with unused market benefits. The City’s Division of Aging and Adult Services will hold the last pop-up of the season…...

13+ hour, 17+ min ago   (307+ words) Alexandrians have until Tuesday to comment on working recommendations for the corridor from Union Station to Van Dorn Street ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandrians who want a say in the future of Duke Street have one more weekend to review the City’s…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (170+ words) Alexandria, VA – Dr. Grace Taylor, a graduate of Alexandria City Public Schools and the chief of staff since 2023, has been named acting superintendent of ACPS. The appointment took effect Aug. 12 after the Alexandria City School Board accepted an agreement allowing…...

3+ day, 1+ 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, 23+ hour ago   (344+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Mayor Alyia Gaskins said she does not think Flock Safety has a role in Alexandria, putting the City’s license-plate-reader vendor under new public scrutiny after a Sept. 8 City Council discussion. “I do not think there’s a role for…...

3+ day, 18+ 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, 19+ 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, 14+ hour ago   (280+ words) Debby Critchley has been an integral part of The Zebra almost from the very beginning by taking on the mantle of Food Editor. She also creates the monthly Events Calendar and regularly contributes to our social media. Born in Chicago,…...

5+ day, 20+ 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…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (634+ words) ALEXANDRIA — On an ordinary day, Old Town’s historic homes offer their stories from the sidewalk: a graceful doorway, old brickwork, a garden wall and perhaps a glimpse of a courtyard hidden beyond a gate. On Saturday, Sept. 26, The Twig’s Historic…...