61 years ago today, Alexandria approved the plan that transformed Market Square forever
Sixty years later, the block is under renovation again — and a new study is filling in the history that urban renewal buried
A Black-owned horror and sci-fi bookstore is coming to Old Town this fall
Long Dark House is set to open at 1510 King St.
Moses Stevens Street rededication ceremony draws family, city leaders to Black History Museum
Saturday event celebrated the legacy of a pioneering post-Civil War entrepreneur whose name will now grace the street
USWNT to face world No. 1 Spain at Audi Field in October
USWNT to face world No. 1 Spain at Audi Field in October
Art in Every Space expands to 9 Alexandria businesses through September
Mayor Gaskins' pilot program places local artwork in spots across the city, from Old Town to Wheeler Avenue
The Alexandria Brief | Monday, July 13
Alexandria turns 277 with a rainstorm and a crowd that didn't budge, an Old Town North couple marks their engagement on the city's birthday, an Alexandria native gets drafted by the Red Sox, and Crooked Run is almost ready to pour in Del Ray
On this day in 1749, an auctioneer's gavel established the city of Alexandria
277 years later, the city founded on 60 acres along the Potomac is still standing
An Alexandria love story: Old Town North couple marks their engagement on the city's birthday
From a Rufus du Sol concert in Los Angeles to Claddagh rings from Galway, Jenn Meffert and Zach Quinn built their relationship one city at a time — and chose Alexandria to make it permanent.
Alexandria native Owen Hull drafted by Red Sox after College World Series run
Bishop Ireton grad and Little League alum selected 67th overall by Boston
Alexandria turns 277 with symphony, fireworks and a surprise rainstorm
Thousands pack Oronoco Bay Park for the city's annual birthday celebration
Alexandria teen performs at Valley Forge for the nation's 250th
Ben Craven, an 18-year-old trumpet player headed to the Eastman School of Music, played "God Bless America" at a Valley Forge dedication ceremony marking America's Semiquincentennial.
When Alexandria turned 200, it threw quite a party. Tonight it turns 277
Seventy-seven years ago, Alexandria was already practicing for milestone birthdays.
Crooked Run secures building permit for Del Ray taproom, says opening is imminent
Co-founder Jake Endres says the biggest obstacle is behind them, with a 12-tap draught system installed and chicken tenders leading the food menu
Alexandria seniors can apply now for free farmers market produce
A city nutrition program is accepting applications ahead of three August pop-up markets. Funds are limited, and applications won't be available at the markets.
Alexandria Pipes and Drums to play free summer concerts at Waterfront Park
"Alexandria's Own" will play two free evening concerts at Waterfront Park this summer, moving from their usual Market Square home during City Hall construction.
Sewage from Commonwealth Avenue overflow reached Hooffs Run, AlexRenew says
An estimated 68,000 gallons overflowed after a blockage late July 9, with some entering a storm drain that flows to the stream. The utility notified the Alexandria Health Department and state environmental regulators.