Mudhouse Coffee to open Alexandria location this month
The Charlottesville roastery opens its seventh location at 1119 King St.
The Alexandria Brief | Monday, July 20
The Aug. 4 primary is two weeks away, a driver is indicted in a fatal pedestrian crash, an Alexandria artist invents a board game, and a new book opens the doors to 44 of Old Town's most historic homes
Thousands of Alexandrians have already voted in the Aug. 4 primary — here's everything you need to know before the deadline
Early voting continues today at two locations. The registration and mail ballot deadlines are both July 24.
On this day in 1774, Alexandria helped write the words that started a revolution
252 years ago today, George Washington and George Mason gathered at Market Square and approved the Fairfax Resolves — two years before the Declaration of Independence
Severe storms, dangerous heat and lingering smoke threaten Alexandria Saturday
A heat advisory runs through 7 p.m. Storms capable of tornadoes and 70 mph winds arrive this afternoon. Outdoor pools are open this morning.
Alexandria Pipes and Drums summer concert cancelled amid Code Purple air alert
The free waterfront performance in Old Town was cancelled due to unhealthy air quality. The band confirmed the next performance is Aug. 21.
Driver indicted in death of Alexandria pedestrian Norma Floyd-Sayles
Tekaligne Shirko, 46, of Lorton surrendered Thursday on charges of involuntary manslaughter and failure to yield causing death
A new book opens the doors to 44 of Old Town's most historic private homes
'Old Town Style,' written by the president of the Historic Alexandria Foundation, arrives Sept. 8 — and offers access to residences most people will never see.
Air quality in Alexandria reaches Code Purple; outdoor pools closed, mayor urges caution
Canadian wildfire smoke pushed the region to Code Purple — very unhealthy for everyone — Friday morning. Mayor Alyia Gaskins urged residents to stay safe as the city closed all outdoor pools and moved summer camps indoors. A severe storm threat remains for Saturday.
A puzzle, a 10-year-old, and a brainstorm: How an Alexandria artist invented a board game
Maritza Maxwell needs $21,000 by Aug. 15 to manufacture 1,000 copies of Trapdoors, her sliding-tile competitive puzzle game.
The Alexandria Brief | Friday, July 17
Canadian wildfire smoke pushes Alexandria to Code Red air quality today, a severe storm threat looms Saturday, the Holmes Run Parkway victim is identified, and it's still a big weekend in Alexandria
80 years ago today, Alexandria drew a line around Old Town — and changed the city forever
The 1946 ordinance that made Alexandria only the third city in America to protect its historic district created the Old Town you walk through today
Warner warned Trump would use primetime address to undermine elections. After the speech, he said he was right
The Virginia senator told reporters Thursday morning the president would distort intelligence findings for political purposes. Hours later, he said that's exactly what happened.
Back to school is weeks away. Alexandria health officials say now is the time to schedule that appointment
With the first day of school Aug. 24, the Alexandria Health Department is urging families to book physicals and vaccines before appointment slots fill up.
Joseph Hensley Park reopens after nearly three years of construction
The West End park at 4200 Eisenhower Ave. has new athletic fields, a playground, pavilion and upgraded amenities — a decade after residents first shaped the vision.
Mayor Gaskins named to national network of rising Democratic leaders
She joins NewDEAL's 2026 class, selected from more than 2,200 nominations — the latest in a string of national recognitions for the city's mayor.