Nominations now open for 2026 Celebrate Women Awards honoring Alexandria's nonprofit leaders
Five women will be recognized for going above and beyond in the nonprofit sector
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.
Where to find warmth in Alexandria during the cold snap
The city's winter shelter is open around the clock, but transit options are limited and other warming centers are closed.
Free tax prep available for Alexandria residents earning up to $69,000
Volunteer program runs Feb. 4 through April 18 at Del Pepper center; appointments encouraged
Maryland man charged with threatening two Alexandria judges
Suspect arrested in Cumberland; awaits extradition on seven felony counts
Family of teen struck by driver on North Van Dorn Street launches GoFundMe
Subhan, 15, remains in medically induced coma; police say investigation is active
Alexandria takes center stage in Queer Eye's final season on Netflix
Local salons, restaurants among filming locations as city served as production headquarters
Rosemont Citizens Association set to expand bike lane opposition to full Braddock Road corridor
Vote would expand resolution passed by 49 of neighborhood's 4,136 residents in November
Sheriff's office accepting applications for spring community academy
Free four-week program offers behind-the-scenes look at jail operations, courthouse
Forecasters watching weekend winter storm; snow totals remain uncertain
City crews preparing; projections range from 1 inch to more than a foot
Leibig enters House District 5 race, expanding primary field to three
Criminal defense attorney joins McPike, Rivera ahead of Sunday filing deadline
Gaskins to join National Building Museum panel on equitable cities
Free Feb. 12 event to highlight Alexandria waterfront resilience, 11th Street Bridge Park
Alexandria lawmakers back constitutional amendments on redistricting, reproductive rights
Ebbin, Bennett-Parker among Democrats advancing measures to spring referendum; Lopez does not vote on redistricting
City, police department to host MLK Day hiring event Monday
Alexandria police to conduct on-the-spot assessments for prospective officers
Voting opens as Alexandria looks to defend top-five spot on Travel + Leisure's best cities list
City made historic jump from No. 15 to No. 5 last year
Making Vinyl conference to bring global record industry to Alexandria in May
Annual summit draws 750-plus attendees from more than 20 countries; Metallica-owned Furnace Record Pressing to host facility tours
Crash closes westbound Seminary Road
No serious injuries reported; police advise motorists to seek alternate routes