The submarine named for Alexandria decommissions on her 35th birthday
USS Alexandria (SSN 757) was commissioned June 29, 1991. She held her inactivation ceremony June 29, 2026.
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Alexandria quietly launches mold resource website for renters
Health Department says a formal public rollout is still planned — but the site is live and available now
Alexandria stormwater commission wins city's Commission of the Year award
A resident who started out "just being loud" after her home flooded with sewage now helps lead the panel
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra executive director George Hanson steps down after seven years
Hanson's departure adds an administrative transition to the orchestra as it prepares to name a new music director and executive leadership team in 2027.
ALIVE! names new executive committee members as annual leadership transition takes effect
The Alexandria anti-hunger nonprofit added four members to its governing committee July 1 and elected a new secretary, while thanking four departing leaders.
Daily Brief | July 2
City Council votes to deny Virginia Paving's asphalt-plant extension and hold the 2027 closure date, the Tucker case returns to the auditor as incomplete, RiverRenew is dedicated after 160 years, and Fox 5 comes to Alexandria for Croatia-Portugal
Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
Alexandria City Council denies Virginia Paving's extension request, upholds 2027 closure deadline
Tucker case returns to auditor as Alexandria's civilian police board finds investigation incomplete
The unanimous vote identifies gaps around the supervising sergeant, disciplinary recommendations, and body camera compliance
Fourth of July in Alexandria: What's open, what's closed, and the birthday bash to come July 11
City offices close July 3 for the holiday, and cooling centers open as back-to-back extreme heat warnings hit the region. Alexandria's own fireworks celebration follows a week later at Oronoco Bay Park.
Old Town North seeks artists to design banners for its arts district
The Old Town North Alliance put out an open call July 1 for a public art commission to create lightpole banners marking the neighborhood's Arts & Cultural District. Submissions are due July 15.
'A brighter future': Alexandria dedicates RiverRenew, ending a sewage problem dating to the 1800s
For generations, a hard rain over Old Town meant raw sewage in the river. As of Wednesday, it no longer does.
Fox 5 to air live from Taqueria Picoso ahead of Croatia-Portugal watch party
Ahead of Croatia's Round of 32 match against Portugal on Thursday, the West End restaurant hosts a watch party — with Fox 5 DC planning live pre-game coverage. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
Daily Brief | July 1
As the city and state open FY 2027, a Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. with dangerous heat lingering through Sunday, Croatia's players say goodbye to the city, City Council weighs a five-year reprieve for the West End asphalt plant, and Crooked Beat returns to Del Ray
Heat Advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. Wednesday; NWS warns severe storms possible Friday through Monday as heat risk extends into next week
Heat index up to 107 today, up to 112 Thursday and Friday, and severe storms possible through Monday. Alexandria's cooling resources begin today.
Crooked Beat Records announces new Del Ray location, just steps from incoming NRG record store
Beloved vinyl shop will reopen at 2101B Mount Vernon Ave. in August, across the street from Neighborhood Restaurant Group's planned shop
City Council to weigh five-year extension for West End asphalt plant, testing 2027 closure promise
Staff recommends approval; Planning Commission voted 6-0 to deny, citing conflict with Eisenhower West small area plan