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Community & Culture
Alexandria's social and civic life — neighborhood news, civic associations, arts, entertainment, cultural events, parks and recreation, weekend happenings, and the people and organizations bringing residents together.
Two Alexandria City High School seniors land $40,000 Amazon scholarships and guaranteed internships
Mohammad Elyas Noorzai and Zhi McMillan were surprised in front of their classmates Friday at the Minnie Howard Campus in a moment that drew tears, cheers and parent's pride
Virginia Tech president Tim Sands stepping down after 12 years; Alexandria campus among his signature achievements
The outgoing president championed the Northern Virginia campus that helped anchor Amazon's HQ2
Alexandria takes two top prizes at 37th annual Wammie Music Awards
Eight city artists earn 12 nominations in record-turnout night for DMV music
Alexandria Library invites teens to join recorded dialogue program this spring
The CHAT program, co-created by a local 10th grader, will use small group conversations to build a roadmap for improving teen life in the city
Judge postpones termination of temporary status for Ethiopians
The ruling has direct implications for Alexandria, where Ethiopians represent the largest share of the city's immigrant population at 16.4% — more than any other country of origin
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: April 10-12
Del Ray Dog Fest, Alexandria Film Festival presents “Becoming Wild” World Premiere, Remember the Pearl Weekend, and much more.
Freedom House Museum to mark 177th anniversary of historic slave escape attempt with free weekend events
Freedom House Museum will offer docent-led discussions and a public conversation on social resistance April 11-12 in honor of 77 enslaved people who sought freedom aboard the schooner Pearl in 1848
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Del Ray's House & Garden Tour returns May 9
The biennial self-guided walking tour has been a Mother's Day weekend tradition since 1999 — and organizers expect it to sell out again
Del Ray's Crab Shack Music marks 10 years with anniversary concert June 12
Sy Smith, Langston Hughes II and student performers headline evening at Alexandria's hidden creative hub
Two programs remain in adult field trip series exploring Alexandria's African American history
Evening sessions at Alexandria Archaeology Museum and Archives and Records Center offer hands-on access to artifacts and primary sources
Alexandria to host tall ships festival and jazz fest on the waterfront this June
Sails on the Potomac brings four historic vessels to Old Town June 12–14 as part of America 250 celebration
Alexandria Celebrates Women plants pinwheel garden, honors child advocacy center at Charles Hill Park
Mayor Alyia Gaskins proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month as city leaders, Police Chief Tarrick McGuire and nonprofit representatives gathered Friday for the annual ceremony
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
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.