Madison Street Tattoo raises over $12,000 for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria
'Tattoos for Rescues' event benefits shelter during its 80th anniversary year
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.
Alexandria up for 'Best Small City' in Condé Nast Traveler awards
City has maintained top-three ranking since 2023, finished third in 2025 behind Charleston and Santa Fe
Arlington prosecutor Maana Parcham joined Alexandria juvenile court bench this month
New judge brings experience from both sides of the criminal justice system to the court, serving families and youth.
Sister Cities Committee pours five Scotches at the Lyceum on May 2
Annual whisky tasting benefits cultural and educational exchanges with Dundee, Scotland, and Helsingborg, Sweden; the venue caps the event at 40 guests, and roughly a dozen general admission tickets remained as of Monday.
City to host free virtual suicide prevention training Tuesday
Two-hour QPR session teaches participants to recognize warning signs and connect people in crisis with help; registration is open.
RecFest marks 10 years Saturday with games, music, and on-site camp signups
Free anniversary edition runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center, with summer camp and program registration available throughout the event.
Bailey honored with 2026 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award at Del Ray GardenFest
Longtime Alexandria volunteer recognized for park restoration, tree canopy work and role in reshaping Taylor Run project
Hillyard, Gill win PNC Alexandria Half Marathon; Hodgins, Garson-Shumway take 5K titles
Alex Hillyard finished in 1:07:45 and Halle Gill in 1:21:03 in the second running of the event's new format.
From King Street to Ground Zero: How the Old Town Run Club is serving, honoring, and remembering heroes
Three years ago, two runners hashed out an idea over Guinness at a King Street pub. This September, the Old Town Run Club will retrace the path from Shanksville to the Pentagon to Ground Zero for a third time — and is aiming to deliver $50,000 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
A Star Wars 5K, free for kids, lands at Cameron Run on May 3
Light swords for finishers, pizza and beer at Atlas after, and all profits to Tunnel to Towers — the Old Town Run Club's Intergalactic 5K & Kids 1 Miler returns Sunday morning.
Stardust Vintage & Gift to close June 30, just over a year after Del Ray opening
Owner Amy Eggers cites family and post-cancer focus on balance; liquidation sale underway through final weeks
Alexandria defense journalist Drew F. Lawrence wins two Marine Corps Heritage Foundation awards
DefenseScoop reporter and Army veteran is one of only two honorees to win multiple 2026 awards; he will be recognized Saturday at the National Museum of the Marine Corps for his coverage of Marines training in the Arctic
PNC Alexandria Half returns Sunday; police detail road closures across Old Town
Some closures begin Saturday morning, with the full race route shut down by 6 a.m. Sunday. Roads are expected to reopen by 11:40 a.m.
Virginia American Water hydrant flushing continues across Alexandria, with five active and upcoming zones
Annual maintenance program that began March 30 moves into Seminary Hill and Russell Road corridor this week; three more zones come online next week, with work scheduled through May 8
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: April 24-26
PNC Alexandria Half-marathon, Del Ray GardenFest, Alexandria Art Show & Craft Spring Fair, and more
Chamber ALX names six essential services honorees for Community Champions awards
Educators, caregivers, housing and utility leaders will be recognized May 21 at Belle Haven Country Club, with public safety honorees still to come