Alexandria kicks off yearlong America 250 commemoration at the Lyceum
City leaders preview tall ships festival, parade and new exhibits honoring the nation's semiquincentennial
Community & Culture
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Thousands line Old Town streets to welcome Buddhist monks on Walk for Peace
Mayor Gaskins presents proclamation; monk tells crowd of thousands to practice mindfulness, 'react with kindness only'
Five finalists announced for 2026 Heart of Del Ray award
Voting open through Thursday to recognize the business that best serves as the heart and soul of the neighborhood
Frozen Feet 5K to raise funds for local families battling pediatric cancer
Nonprofit's Feb. 21 event at Episcopal High School supports families facing financial toll of pediatric cancer
Three Alexandria community groups seek nearly $30,000 in city matching funds for park improvements
A community garden, a Little League scoreboard and a teen-led skatepark renovation are up for review at a Feb. 19 public hearing
Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile Walk for Peace expected to pass through Alexandria
Group of about 19 monks left Fort Worth in October, are expected to reach Washington, D.C., by Feb. 10; rolling road closures planned in Old Town and along Route 1
Weekend Guide: What's happening in Alexandria Feb. 6-8
A full weekend: Restaurant Week wraps up, Old Town Warehouse Sale and Super Bowl Sunday — but bundle up
Nominations due Thursday for annual Heart of Del Ray award
Community invited to recognize the business that best serves as the heart and soul of the neighborhood
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
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