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
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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
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.
The Alexandria Brief: Wednesday, April 8
Pedestrian struck at Braddock Road intersection amid corridor debate; state education officials hold listening session tonight; seasonal bars signal spring's return
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
How Alexandria's congressional delegation is responding to Trump's Iran threats
Beyer, Kaine, Warner all call for Congress to act as president warns 'a whole civilization will die tonight'
State education officials to hold Alexandria listening session Wednesday at Minnie Howard
ACPS selected as Northern Virginia stop on Spanberger administration's statewide Commonwealth Listening Tour
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
Two programs remain in adult field trip series exploring Alexandria's African American history
Evening sessions at Alexandria Archaeology Museum and Archives and Records Center offer hands-on access to artifacts and primary sources
The Alexandria Brief: Tuesday, April 7
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists; Kay-Wyatt separation deal includes $37,500 payout; tall ships festival coming to waterfront in June
Five Alexandria restaurants named RAMMYS finalists
Matt & Tony's, Andy's Pizza, Call Your Mother, Oak Steakhouse and Bastille all advance to June competition
Bennett-Parker, Lopez among five to participate in Town Hall with Arlington Legislators April 13
Alexandria constituents welcome as senators and delegates recap 2026 session at Lubber Run
ACPS School Board meets Thursday with SRO agreement and volunteer program on the agenda
First regular meeting since superintendent's departure announcement includes possibility of two closed sessions and the long-awaited MOU revision for public review
ACHS King Street Campus administrator to leave at end of school year
Departure adds to leadership turmoil at Alexandria's only high school as district juggles searches for principal, campus administrator and superintendent
Alexandria to host tall ships festival and jazz fest on the waterfront this June
Sails on the Potomac brings four historic vessels to Old Town June 12–14 as part of America 250 celebration
ACPS will pay Kay-Wyatt $37,500 in separation deal; she was under contract through 2028
Signed agreement reveals payout, nondisparagement clause and early exit from multiyear contract