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Alexandria's federal housing report shows gains in rehab, little new construction
The city's draft annual review of federal housing funds is open for public comment through Sept. 7, with a hearing scheduled Sept. 3
Alexandria's federal housing report shows gains in rehab, little new construction
The city's draft annual review of federal housing funds is open for public comment through Sept. 7, with a hearing scheduled Sept. 3
Alexandria stays under a drought warning even as rain revives soil and streams
Groundwater remains much below normal, with wells in northern Virginia at or near record lows; the state task force meets again Monday
Old Town neighbors take 301 N. Fairfax fight to Virginia's highest court
A September writ panel will decide whether the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a published ruling that now guides zoning cases statewide
Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
The order pauses the decision of a Washington-based judge who found that work must stop because Trump didn't get congressional approval.
ARHA opens comment on its 2027 plan, with new asset limits for applicants
Current tenants and voucher holders are exempt; the public hearing is Sept. 23 and the board votes Sept. 28
Goats — and sheep — will graze kudzu off a slope at James Marx All Veterans Park
A city pilot starting Sept. 8 tests whether livestock can clear invasive plants from terrain too steep and rocky for work crews
87 years ago today, five young men sat down in an Alexandria library and started something
The 1939 sit-in at 717 Queen St. came two decades before Greensboro. A virtual panel marks the anniversary at noon today.
A postpartum support group launches in Old Town, started by two neighbors who couldn't find one
Mom League DC held its first eight-week Newborn Series in Alexandria this month. The series costs $375, and the next Alexandria group starts Oct. 6.
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 21-23
Restaurant Week wraps up Sunday, the Pipes and Drums play their only concert of the summer Friday, and Saturday looks like the wet one.
National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts
Next season will include nine concerts at Northern Virginia Community College's Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria
Crilley Warehouse to host Art in Every Space reception for four artists
Gaskins will attend and outline next steps for the pilot, which is set to end Sept. 30
French Book Club takes on a Prix Goncourt winner at Lloyd House
The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee and Old Town Books meet Aug. 21 to discuss Mohamed Mbougar Sarr's "The Most Secret Memory of Men." Registration is required.
Alexandria stays under a drought warning even as rain revives soil and streams
Groundwater remains much below normal, with wells in northern Virginia at or near record lows; the state task force meets again Monday
Jury convicts Woodbridge teen in Metro station death
Man fleeing an attack at Potomac Yards climbed into the track bed and was struck by a departing train, prosecutors say
Missing 27-year-old found safe, police say
Fairfax County police had issued an alert Wednesday morning for Kendall Andre Tally, last seen in the 3200 block of King Street
Alexandria to mark 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks with remembrance ceremony
The hourlong ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at police headquarters on Wheeler Avenue, with a presentation of colors and remarks from Mayor Alyia Gaskins and public safety officials.
Alexandria schools open Monday with new boundaries, new leaders, and new walk zones
Some students who rode the bus last year will walk this year as Acting Superintendent Grace Taylor leads the division.
Donations to Alexandria classroom projects are being matched today
A national DonorsChoose match runs through Wednesday, adding 50% to every donation. More than 140 projects are live in the Alexandria area, most needing a few hundred dollars or less.
Kay-Wyatt out as superintendent effective immediately; board names Grace Taylor acting superintendent
The School Board and Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt agreed to modify her separation agreement so her service ends Aug. 12, seven weeks before her announced Oct. 1 departure. Chief of Staff Dr. Grace Taylor will lead the division until a permanent superintendent is hired.
Virginia's school vaccine rules don't change under Trump order, state says
ACPS students return Aug. 24, in a year when Virginia has recorded more measles cases than in any year since 1988
Old Town Books owner is opening an ice cream shop in Hollin Hall
Ally Kirkpatrick's Fabled Ice Cream has signed for 7940 Fort Hunt Road, a Fairfax County shopping center she has known since childhood. Build-out is beginning now, with an opening planned for 2027.
Wonder adds robot delivery at Potomac Yard as Serve expands to a second app
Grubhub customers may now be matched with a sidewalk robot; Serve launched in Alexandria with Uber Eats in December
Ted's Bulletin, Honeymoon projected to open at Carlyle Crossing in late fall
Banners are up at the Eisenhower East development; the Ted's location was first announced in 2022
Crooked Run sets Aug. 28 opening date for Del Ray taproom
Signage in the window at the former Dolce & Bean space gives the Mount Vernon Avenue brewery its first firm date, and co-founder Jake Endres says a new IPA will pour at the opening
ARHA opens comment on its 2027 plan, with new asset limits for applicants
Current tenants and voucher holders are exempt; the public hearing is Sept. 23 and the board votes Sept. 28
Alexandria's federal housing report shows gains in rehab, little new construction
The city's draft annual review of federal housing funds is open for public comment through Sept. 7, with a hearing scheduled Sept. 3
Old Town neighbors take 301 N. Fairfax fight to Virginia's highest court
A September writ panel will decide whether the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a published ruling that now guides zoning cases statewide
Van Metre buys site for 110 townhomes at WestEnd, the first for-sale homes at the former Landmark Mall
The Fairfax-based builder closed on Blocks L and M in July. Buyers won't be able to reserve a homesite until mid-2027.
Javier Sanoja singles with bases loaded in 9th to give the Marlins a 3-2 win over the Nationals
Miami moved a game over .500 at 65-64, beating the Nationals for the sixth straight time. Washington dropped to 61-69.
Miles scores 24, Howard adds 21 as Lynx beat Mystics 94-84, win 6th straight
Washington (21-15) fell into seventh, a half-game behind New York.
IndyCar drivers amazed at downtown DC course: 'It's stuff that you dream of'
Even for well-traveled IndyCar drivers, a track with the U.S. Capitol in the background is a little awe inspiring.
Rangers' Jacob deGrom surpasses 2,000 K's and combines with 3 on 1-hitter in 2-0 win over Nationals
Washington, the majors’ highest-scoring team, was shut out for the fifth time this season and the second time in the three-game series.
Miles scores 24, Howard adds 21 as Lynx beat Mystics 94-84, win 6th straight
Washington (21-15) fell into seventh, a half-game behind New York.
IndyCar drivers amazed at downtown DC course: 'It's stuff that you dream of'
Even for well-traveled IndyCar drivers, a track with the U.S. Capitol in the background is a little awe inspiring.
Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
The order pauses the decision of a Washington-based judge who found that work must stop because Trump didn't get congressional approval.
Kennedy Center tells court it won't try to restore Trump's name to the building before Sept. 8
The Kennedy Center said it would not move forward with the plans until after Labor Day “at the earliest” to allow time for legal arguments.
North Beauregard Street to close intermittently this week for Holmes Run Trail work
Crews will stop traffic for 10 to 15 minutes at a time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday to unload crane equipment and concrete for a new box culvert.
Power restored after outage near Seminary Road
Dominion Energy reported no customers out in Alexandria or Arlington as of 5:45 p.m., well ahead of an estimate that had run to 11 p.m.
Alexandria school zone speed cameras resume Aug. 24
Six camera zones will begin issuing $100 citations on the first day of classes; the city tests the systems Aug. 21
Alexandria extends comment period on Duke Street draft recommendations to Sept. 15
City cites need for more time for meaningful feedback; deadline had been Aug. 21
Publisher's Note: Punching above our weight
A World Cup team made Alexandria home for a month. As Croatia prepares to leave, here's a case for making the friendship last — starting with a fifth sister city.
Publisher's Note: No one took the easy route
Nobody's ever happy with a budget. That's not the same as nobody trying.
Publisher's Note: What it really costs to cover Alexandria
Seven months in, an honest look at the numbers behind your community newsroom
Publisher's Note: Sometimes what's best for all of us isn't best for any one of us
The Braddock Road vote is settled. How a divided neighborhood lives with it is not.
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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Aug. 21-23
Restaurant Week wraps up Sunday, the Pipes and Drums play their only concert of the summer Friday, and Saturday looks like the wet one.
Mayor's Back-to-School Hair Salon serves 37 Alexandria children in fourth year
The fourth annual event at Iye's Beauty Salon has grown from eight girls its first year to 37 children Tuesday. A year after five girls were turned away at capacity, walk-ins who weren't on the list left with backpacks and a warm meal.
Alexandria's Flock page now lists the 161 Virginia agencies that can search its cameras
The disclosure follows a week of movement: Flock changed its recommended policies Thursday, the mayor said Sunday she had asked the city to publish more, and two new fields appeared Tuesday. No federal or out-of-state agency is on the list.
Ted's Bulletin, Honeymoon projected to open at Carlyle Crossing in late fall
Banners are up at the Eisenhower East development; the Ted's location was first announced in 2022
Crooked Run sets Aug. 28 opening date for Del Ray taproom
Signage in the window at the former Dolce & Bean space gives the Mount Vernon Avenue brewery its first firm date, and co-founder Jake Endres says a new IPA will pour at the opening
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters plans cafe, roastery in former Del Ray church building
Permit at 2423 Mount Vernon Ave. describes a barista counter, coffee lab and roasters area; co-founder confirms a second Alexandria location