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.
Saturday's grand opening of the boutique studio at 202 E. Custis Ave. drew City Councilmembers John Taylor Chapman and Sandy Marks alongside Del Ray Business Association leaders
Mayor Alyia Gaskins, the vice mayor and three city councilmembers are among the elected officials expected at the city's marquee pit stop as more than 10,000 commuters across the region take part in today's regional celebration
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments' annual Point-in-Time count identified 189 people experiencing homelessness in the city on Feb. 4, while regionally nearly 29,000 formerly homeless individuals are now in permanent housing
The afterschool program for K-6 students runs Aug. 24 through June 17 at six recreation centers and three elementary schools, with pre-registration for families qualifying for financial assistance beginning June 7
Saturday's biennial fundraiser drew hundreds to a dozen homes, including the Little Red Caboose, which was open to the public for the first time in over a decade
George Mason University's 8th Green Machine Regiment Band will perform period songs on 19th-century instruments May 16
Yearlong ASA program, funded by U.S. Soccer, closes inaugural run at Mount Vernon Community School with eyes on a bigger participation goal
City hires temporary staffer to help families apply for SNAP and summer food benefits amid federal changes
City's two awards are part of a $2.2 million round from Gov. Spanberger aimed at boosting travel across Virginia
Resource parent celebrated for adoptions, Quinceañera and bond with teen in her care — as city seeks more local foster families
Sheriff's Project Lifesaver Team, an APD officer who revived an unresponsive child, a DECC dispatch group and Fire Department members who responded to last year's Potomac mid-air collision round out the 2026 slate
Four Mile Run kayak launch ribbon cutting, Del Ray House & Garden Tour, Croatian postage stamp exhibit, and more
The Old Town Run Club's 9-mile fundraiser for September's 9/11 Remembrance Run kicks off at 9:30 a.m. from The Commodore Dupont Circle. Walking and running groups welcome; $30 registration includes beer at both ends.
Tonight's event at Mount Vernon Recreation Center has been moved to its May 7 rain date; eight more neighborhood cookouts to follow through June
Tenth class to be celebrated July 16 at the American Physical Therapy Association headquarters; 40 Over 40 list to follow this month
Mayor Gaskins to present annual Excellence in Aging Awards at Del Pepper Community Resource Center; RSVP deadline May 9