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What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: April 10-12
Del Ray Dog Fest, Alexandria Film Festival presents “Becoming Wild” World Premiere, Remember the Pearl Weekend, and much more.
Spanberger signs bills to aid low-income utility customers, manage power demand
HB 770 by Del. Charniele Herring, D-Alexandria, and SB 650 by Sen. David Marsden, D-Fairfax, allow water and sewage companies to offer discounted rates for customers that make less than 200% of the federal poverty level.
Park and Recreation Commission to hold public hearing on Old Town Pool replacement
Residents can weigh in on the $12.5 million project to replace the aging facility, which is slated for a full replacement, including a new lap pool, children's pool, and bathhouse, with a projected completion of summer 2028.
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
It comes after a grim roll call of political violence over the past decade. That includes the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
Already in the only major metro losing jobs, Alexandria now faces the nation's second-highest AI risk
A Tufts University analysis projects 276,000 jobs and $30 billion in annual income at risk across the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria region — arriving as federal cuts have already pushed the metro into decline.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: April 10-12
Del Ray Dog Fest, Alexandria Film Festival presents “Becoming Wild” World Premiere, Remember the Pearl Weekend, and much more.
Freedom House Museum to mark 177th anniversary of historic slave escape attempt with free weekend events
Freedom House Museum will offer docent-led discussions and a public conversation on social resistance April 11-12 in honor of 77 enslaved people who sought freedom aboard the schooner Pearl in 1848
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Del Ray's House & Garden Tour returns May 9
The biennial self-guided walking tour has been a Mother's Day weekend tradition since 1999 — and organizers expect it to sell out again
School Board to hold closed hearing on a 'student matter' on April 16
The session, which is scheduled for four hours, is closed to the public under federal student privacy law
State education officials brought Northern Virginia listening tour to Alexandria Wednesday, gathering community input on public schools
Six rounds of structured discussion at Minnie Howard covered instruction, teacher retention, accountability and more; feedback to be presented to Governor Spanberger
Alexandria's revised SRO agreement hits the board docket — with the change that stalled it for a year
The 2026-28 draft removes a provision that would have given School Resource Officers access to student records without parental consent
Jefferson-Houston teacher surprised with Virginia Region 4 Teacher of the Year honor as state education officials visit Alexandria
Deedra Robinson, a 40-year educator and nationally recognized AVID trainer, will retire at the end of the school year
Three Alexandria seasonal spots mark return of rooftop and waterfront bar season
Catboat Pizza Bar and Good Fortune set to reopen this month; Pier Bar already back
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists
Matt & Tony's, Andy's Pizza, Call Your Mother, Oak Steakhouse and Bastille all advance to June competition
Former UnWined space in Bradlee Shopping Center to become Chord Bread & Bottle
Owner Scott Shirley says the sandwich and wine shop, a sister to Slater's Market and Union Sandwich Co., is about six weeks from opening
Old Town speakeasy serves banned books — and the drinks to match
The Study at Morrison House opens its literary hideaway for a third year, raising funds for Virginia libraries through $2 tickets and a menu of forbidden-fiction-inspired drinks
Era of political violence means higher costs for candidate security, a new report says
It comes after a grim roll call of political violence over the past decade. That includes the 2017 shooting at a Republican congressional baseball team practice in Alexandria, Virginia.
Suspect flees I-495 pursuit on foot through Alexandria, boards Metro before arrest at L'Enfant Plaza
Virginia State Police trooper struck by vehicle on interstate during chase; Gregory Newton, 57, of Springfield faces multiple charges
Pedestrian struck at Braddock Road intersection amid debate over corridor safety
Driver cited for failure to pay full time attention; intersection closed for two hours on Saturday during investigation
Alexandria deputy arrested, fired after alleged attempt to smuggle drugs into jail
Sheriff's office intercepted narcotics before they reached the detention center's general population, officials say
Major regional transportation survey launches across DMV, seeking input from 300,000 households
First such survey since 2017-18 will shape future road, transit and bike investments across the Washington region
Pedestrian struck at Braddock Road intersection amid debate over corridor safety
Driver cited for failure to pay full time attention; intersection closed for two hours on Saturday during investigation
Kids' First Years to wrap a DASH bus and kick off Alexandria's month of the young child
The two organizations will unveil a specially designed bus April 6, launching a month of events focused on early childhood development.
Vice Mayor Bagley completes landmark year as VRE chair, transitions to immediate past chair role
During her term, VRE hit 100 million riders, hired its first female CEO, broke ground on a generational rail project in Old Town, and advanced a vision to become a regional system by 2050
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Taste of Alexandria: Four local favorites are serving up at Nationals Park for opening day
Hard Times Café, Taqueria Picoso, Rocklands BBQ and Port City Brewing all have spots inside the ballpark as the Nationals open their 2026 season today.
DCANTER wine shop uncorks grand opening in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique opened Wednesday at 1101 King Street, with a public celebration planned for Saturday, April 4
Metro proposes more frequent bus service on Alexandria-area route as part of revised fiscal year 2027 budget
The Blue line frequency upgrade and a new paratransit fee are also in the mix; the WMATA board votes April 23
Four Alexandria-area players selected for U.S. Soccer's U-14 boys' talent identification camp
The players, all born in 2012, will compete April 2-6 in Fayetteville, Ga., alongside 76 others from the Central and Northeast regions
Alexandria issues stop work order on Gustave Boulangerie's outdoor structure
City records show two years of stalled permit applications; Fire Marshal investigation also open
Little Theatre of Alexandria announces seven-show 2026/2027 season
The Alexandria community theater's upcoming slate includes seven main-stage productions, two special events and a Broadway cabaret celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial