Four Mile Run Conservancy earns state's top environmental honor for kayak launch
New kayak and canoe launch at Four Mile Run Park is open and ADA-accessible, with a grand opening set for May 9
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.
City Council adopts new age-friendly plan with eye on federal uncertainty
City Council unanimously approves 2026-2029 roadmap; AARP recognizes Alexandria for aging services
Croatia's national soccer team is basing out of Alexandria for the World Cup. Here's what that means so far.
Visit Alexandria CEO Todd O'Leary briefed city council Tuesday on preparations for hosting the Vatreni — including a "quasi-public" community training session for youth soccer players planned for June
Alexandria earns 2025 Tree City USA recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
City meets four standards required for designation, including per-capita forestry spending
Little Theatre of Alexandria wins six WATCH awards; mother-daughter duo takes top acting honors
Real-life family members recognized for playing mother and daughter in 'Lost in Yonkers'
Alexandria kicks off spring maintenance season with street sweeping, pothole repairs, and more
City launches four seasonal programs aimed at cleaner streets, safer roads and sustainable resources
Beyer brings federal worker resource fair back to Northern Virginia Saturday
Third event in 'Rising to Meet the Challenge' series comes as Alexandria-area residents continue to navigate federal workforce disruptions
Visit Alexandria extends 'Unlock Your Story' campaign to target meeting and event planners
Tourism organization pitches city as premier small- to mid-size meetings destination, citing $1B in visitor spending and proximity to D.C.
What's happening in Alexandria this weekend: March 20-22
Bloom Together, Opening Reception: Now or Never by Alicia Eggert, World Water Day, Rising to Meet the Challenge Resource Fair, and much more.
The Twig pledges $2 million to new Inova hospital campus
All-volunteer group's gift to name conference center at Landmark site, pushing total giving past $7 million
Mayor Gaskins, Interfaith Council, and Alfred Street Baptist join forces to clear $1 million in ARHA back rent
Fresh Start Initiative pairs private debt relief with ARHA accountability reforms as city budget season raises hard questions about housing stability
Spanberger names two Alexandria residents to state boards
Carl, an AlexRenew executive, and Lane, a veterans contractor, join commissions tied to water policy and military service
Old Town boutiques invite shoppers to 'Bloom Together' this weekend
Annual spring passport event runs Friday through Sunday at more than 20 participating stores
Artist begins mural at Alexandria's Witter Place Apartments
Celebrated muralist Yulia Avgustinovich brings landmarks, wildlife and hidden details to Duke Street development
Agenda:Alexandria swaps panelist, revises framing for rescheduled housing event
City housing director replaced by volunteer advisory committee member; organization's most frequently featured panelist now sits on the board
Alexandria Beautification Commission challenges residents to grow red, white, and blue native gardens for America 250
Initiative aims to get 250 property owners planting patriotic pollinator gardens by summer