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
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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.
Shakira Austin scores 10 of her 27 points in the 4th quarter as the Mystics beat the Storm 84-79
Shakira Austin scored 10 of her 27 points in the fourth quarter, Kiki Iriafen had 12 points and 13 rebounds for her ninth double-double this season, and the Washington Mystics beat the Seattle Storm 84-79 on Sunday.
Yankees win 5-3, sweep 3 games from the Nationals despite trailing after 7 innings in each
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the New York Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Washington Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
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
Yankees rally late again in Washington, this time with 4 in 8th for 4-2 victory and 3rd win in row
Trent Grisham's two-run homer in of the eighth inning gave the Yankees another comeback victory over the Washington Nationals' bullpen, 4-2 on Saturday, giving Aaron Boone his 750th win as New York's manager.
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.
Chisholm's homer keys 3-run 9th as the Yankees rally past Washington 5-3
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Washington Nationals 5-3 on Friday night.
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.
The Alexandria Brief | Friday, July 10
Alexandria turns 277 this weekend, the School Board has new leadership, and the waterfront flood project takes its first visible step forward
Alexandria School Board elects Christopher Harris as chair for the coming year
The board unanimously chose Harris, its District C representative and outgoing vice chair, to lead during a year that includes a superintendent search and transition. Alexander Crider Scioscia was elected vice chair.