Opera comedian Chichi Enu brings cabaret concert to the Lyceum on July 18
'Lessons in Joy, Self-Love & Silliness' aims to make classical music welcoming, relatable and fun
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Power outage on 100-degree day prompted AWLA to move nearly 50 animals to emergency foster homes over Fourth of July weekend
Shelter closed July 3-4 after losing power and AC; community response allowed reopening by July 5
Daily Brief | July 7
An innovation lab lands in Potomac Yard, Rosie's Tavern eyes Del Ray, and Alexandria gears up for a 277th birthday bash
Alexandria's July 7: The end of a federal occupation, the start of the automobile age, and nearly a century in between
Between 1838 and 1925, the seventh of July became an unusually consequential date on Alexandria's civic calendar. A federal courthouse, the end of the Civil War occupation, the cornerstone of a new high school, and the city's first traffic light all trace back to this single day.
Washington D.C.-area church volunteers collect 180 pounds of trash from Jones Point Park after Fourth of July
New Heaven New Earth Church partnered with National Park Service to restore waterfront park Monday morning
Kaitlyn Chen scores 14 and Valkyries shut down the Mystics 62-49 for 5th straight victory
Kaitlyn Chen scored 14 points off the bench and the Golden State Valkyries shut down the Washington Mystics 62-49 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros
James Wood hit a grand slam in the fifth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame a five-run deficit and held off the Houston Astros 12-11 in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.
Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last
The NHL's career leader in goals didn't formally commit to returning in 2026-27 until last week, so it was perhaps no surprise that Ovechkin remained noncommittal on whether this is going to be his swan song in Washington.
Rosie's Tavern files for liquor license at former Thai Peppers space on Mount Vernon Avenue
Paint sampling and exterior work already underway at the former Thai Peppers address as neighborhood businessman eyes November debut
Virginia Tech to hold presidential search listening session at Alexandria campus July 20
Search committee seeking input from D.C.-area faculty, staff and students on qualities for next university president
National IQ's $4M GO Virginia grant will fund an Alexandria innovation lab in Potomac Yard
The $800,000 facility — a partnership between Virginia Tech, Inova, the City of Alexandria and others — will give the bi-jurisdictional innovation district a dedicated space for prototyping and commercializing emerging technologies.
Cornerback Rasul Douglas agrees to a 1-year contract with the Commanders, AP source says
Veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas has agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders on a contract for next season, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Traffic alert: Mount Vernon Ave. and Howell Ave. intersection closed following crash
Police investigating crash at busy Del Ray intersection; no additional details released
Alexandria turns 277 Saturday with free symphony, fireworks, and cupcakes at Oronoco Bay Park
The city's birthday falls this year alongside America's 250th — and the celebration doubles as both
City to mark Moses Stevens Street rededication Saturday at Black History Museum
Event will feature Mayor Gaskins, family members of the post-Civil War entrepreneur
Daily Brief | July 6
Alexandria's six-day dangerous heat stretch ends today as a Flood Watch takes effect this afternoon, 150 people from 50 countries became US citizens at Mount Vernon on America's 250th birthday, King Street construction begins near Alexandria City High, and the July 11 celebration is Saturday