Regional drought watch issued for Alexandria amid third dry year
COG urges voluntary conservation as a hot, mostly rainless week pushes Alexandria temperatures toward the mid-90s
Chamber ALX opens applications for next Leadership Alexandria class
Nine-month civic program runs September through May; scholarships available and deadline is June 30
Little Birdie sets June 23 opening on Mount Vernon Avenue
Matt and Tony's team brings a chicken-focused menu to the former Benny DiForza's space in Del Ray
Audi Field will host the 2026 NWSL Championship, league announces
The Nov. 21 title match marks the second time Washington's soccer-specific stadium has hosted the league's championship — and the league's return to the East Coast for the first time since 2022
Daily Brief | June 3
A Safe Routes to School proposal could remove up to 20 Russell Road parking spaces near Naomi Brooks, the West End Business Association's inaugural festival lands Saturday at Cameron Station, and Pride is back with 100 exhibitors on June 27
June 3 in Alexandria history: The Alexandria Herald begins publication, and the Great Strand Fire destroys Pioneer Mills
An 1811 newspaper founding and an 1897 inferno that consumed the waterfront's signature industrial landmark
City seeks input on Russell Road parking changes near Naomi Brooks Elementary; comment deadline June 10
Two concepts would remove between 4 and 20 spaces; project is latest in series of Safe Routes improvements on corridor
Alexandria Black History Museum to host free lecture and book signing Saturday on untold stories of Virginia's Black Belt
Author Jeffrey Bennett discusses new book June 6 at 11 a.m.; seating limited
FOX 5 to broadcast live from Alexandria's waterfront Friday morning as part of annual Zip Trips series
Broadcast runs 7-11 a.m. at Waterfront Park; World Cup, America 250 among featured topics
Alexandria Pride returns June 27 with 100 exhibitors, drag story hours and live music at John Carlyle Square Park
9th annual celebration runs 2-6 p.m.; event hosted by Alexandria LGBTQIA+ Task Force
Best of the West End Festival is this Saturday — here's what to know
First-ever WEBA outdoor festival features 50-plus vendors, Port City beer garden, Passport Auto showcase and live music
ACPS to officially dedicate 'Owen's Place' at Early Childhood Center Tuesday afternoon
Ceremony honors late teen who volunteered at the school and aspired to become a teacher
Daily Brief | June 2
ACPS hires a national firm and opens community sessions in its search for a new superintendent, Thai Peppers will close its Del Ray location after 28 years, and Alexandria's first tech startup accelerator begins accepting applications — plus tonight's Planning Commission hearing on Housing 2040
Thai Peppers closing its Del Ray location after 28 years; final day is June 15
Founding generation retiring; Bristow and Haymarket locations will continue under family's second and third generations
Alexandria ACHS grad named city's top public health honoree for Medical Reserve Corps work
Alexandria ACHS grad named city's top public health honoree for Medical Reserve Corps work
Applications open for Accelerate ALX, Alexandria's first tech startup accelerator
Info session set for June 16; application deadline June 30