Former UnWined space in Bradlee Shopping Center to become Chord Bread & Bottle
Owner Scott Shirley says the sandwich and wine shop, a sister to Slater's Market and Union Sandwich Co., is about six weeks from opening
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Old Town speakeasy serves banned books — and the drinks to match
The Study at Morrison House opens its literary hideaway for a third year, raising funds for Virginia libraries through $2 tickets and a menu of forbidden-fiction-inspired drinks
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, April 3
Four Alexandria favorites serving up at Nationals Park; Spring2ACTion returns April 22; RiverRenew opens pocket park along Hooffs Run
Taste of Alexandria: Four local favorites are serving up at Nationals Park for opening day
Hard Times Café, Taqueria Picoso, Rocklands BBQ and Port City Brewing all have spots inside the ballpark as the Nationals open their 2026 season today.
Del Ray Dog Fest returns April 12 to benefit retired Alexandria police K9s
The 4th annual outdoor festival hosted by the Del Ray Business Association will feature a dog fashion show, yoga with pups, live music and more.
Spring2ACTion returns April 22 for its 16th year, aiming to raise $2.5 million for Alexandria nonprofits
ACT for Alexandria's citywide giving day hopes to engage 10,000 donors across 191 local organizations — building on a record-breaking $3.1 million raised last year.
RiverRenew opens pocket park along Hooffs Run corridor
The small park near Duke Street is part of a larger sewer infrastructure program aimed at preventing millions of gallons of combined sewage from polluting Alexandria's waterways each year.
City to seek public input on youth sports and athletic facility access April 13
Residents are invited to weigh in on how Alexandria allocates athletic facilities and supports youth sports programs at a community meeting next week.
Spring cleaning your medicine cabinet? Alexandria offers safe drug disposal April 25
The Alexandria Police Department, Sheriff's Office and city health partners will staff four drop-off sites across the city for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Kids' First Years to wrap a DASH bus and kick off Alexandria's month of the young child
The two organizations will unveil a specially designed bus April 6, launching a month of events focused on early childhood development.
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, April 2
Vice Mayor Bagley completes landmark year as VRE chair; DCANTER uncorks Old Town grand opening; Metro proposes more frequent A76 service
Vice Mayor Bagley completes landmark year as VRE chair, transitions to immediate past chair role
During her term, VRE hit 100 million riders, hired its first female CEO, broke ground on a generational rail project in Old Town, and advanced a vision to become a regional system by 2050
DCANTER wine shop uncorks grand opening in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique opened Wednesday at 1101 King Street, with a public celebration planned for Saturday, April 4
Historic Alexandria joins statewide museum network as city prepares for America's 250th anniversary
The Virginia History Affiliates program connects 24 history organizations across the Commonwealth, with Historic Alexandria as one of five Northern Virginia members
Alexandria marks 56th Earth Day anniversary with month of green events
The city's "Lights, Camera, Action" Earth Month lineup runs throughout April, featuring stream cleanups, a dog walk festival, student art and an Earth Day celebration at the Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Metro proposes more frequent bus service on Alexandria-area route as part of revised fiscal year 2027 budget
The Blue line frequency upgrade and a new paratransit fee are also in the mix; the WMATA board votes April 23