Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 16-18
A Super Bowl champ gets his name on the field, Hank’s shucks its 17th Oysterfest, and early voting opens on the weekend
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From $324,900 to $1.5 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
Every home that sold within 36 days got its asking price or better, and every home that took 40 days or more sold for less
Virginia Tech names Kansas State’s Richard Linton, a three-time Hokie, as its 17th president
Linton takes over from Tim Sands at the start of the spring 2027 semester. He inherits the Alexandria campus in Potomac Yard, one of Sands’ signature projects.
Douglass Memorial Cemetery stewards honored as commission prepares National Register nomination
Two groups that brought Alexandria’s largest African American burial ground back from years of neglect received Brenman Awards. Gaskins described finding the grounds under water.
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Renee Gordon, who led Alexandria’s 911 center for a decade, is retiring
At her last council meeting, the emergency communications director gave a State of 911 report that turned into a send-off. She leaves at the end of October.
Alexandria approves friendship city tie with Osijek, days before Croatian sports conference comes to town
Council’s unanimous vote Tuesday grew out of the national team’s World Cup stay. On Oct. 19, the Croatian Embassy brings the president of Osijek’s soccer club to the hotel where the team lived.
Sheriff’s Office offers free car seat checks Saturday
Certified technicians will inspect installations, adjust harnesses and check for recalls at the Public Safety Center. Two more events are scheduled through February.
ACPS to dedicate Keith Burns Field at Parker-Gray Stadium before Friday’s Titans game
The 1990 T.C. Williams graduate and two-time Super Bowl champion will be honored at 6:30 p.m., before unbeaten Alexandria City hosts Fairfax.
Missing 12-year-old Alexandria girl found safe
Aaliyah Watts was located Monday evening, about two hours after police issued an alert.
New sticker crawl starts Friday in Old Town, ahead of trick-or-treating for children and dogs
Sticker Treat is new this year. Old Town Trick-or-Treat returns Oct. 24, and The Dog Park's event for dogs is Oct. 25.
No Kings' rally and 'Party at the Polls' planned outside Beatley Library this weekend
Indivisible Do Something Alexandria is hosting both events. Sunday's coincides with the first day of weekend early voting in the city.
Paws in the Park canceled Sunday as Isaias remnants approach; organizers hope to reschedule
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria cited downpours, possible thunderstorms and high winds. A book and craft festival on King Street is also off.
Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Oct. 9 - 12
Paws in the Park, a Friday evening Rock The Ave, and the city's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations fill the holiday weekend, with rain likely Sunday
From $175,000 to $2.7 million: Homes sold in Alexandria last week
Seven homes sold for $1 million or more, up from four, and the median price jumped to $882,000 from $472,500
Spooky Mad Science Expo returns Oct. 17 with more than 100 hands-on science activities
The free Halloween-themed event at Patrick Henry Recreation Center is in its 11th year. The mayor is scheduled to read a city proclamation at 4 p.m.