West Reed Avenue and Dale Street Storm Sewer Improvements project heads to community meeting Tuesday
City staff to present final drainage design for Hume Springs flood mitigation effort
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Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria suspends bulk waste pickup through April 10
Equipment issues halt yard waste and metal collection citywide; residents urged to keep submitting requests
Alexandria police: Missing 14-year-old Aaliyah Boose located safe
The teen had been missing since March 26; APD thanked the public for sharing information in the case.
Alexandria Celebrates Women plants pinwheel garden, honors child advocacy center at Charles Hill Park
Mayor Alyia Gaskins proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month as city leaders, Police Chief Tarrick McGuire and nonprofit representatives gathered Friday for the annual ceremony
Former UnWined space in Bradlee Shopping Center to become Chord Bread & Bottle
Owner Scott Shirley says the sandwich and wine shop, a sister to Slater's Market and Union Sandwich Co., is about six weeks from opening
Old Town speakeasy serves banned books — and the drinks to match
The Study at Morrison House opens its literary hideaway for a third year, raising funds for Virginia libraries through $2 tickets and a menu of forbidden-fiction-inspired drinks
The Alexandria Brief: Friday, April 3
Four Alexandria favorites serving up at Nationals Park; Spring2ACTion returns April 22; RiverRenew opens pocket park along Hooffs Run
Taste of Alexandria: Four local favorites are serving up at Nationals Park for opening day
Hard Times Café, Taqueria Picoso, Rocklands BBQ and Port City Brewing all have spots inside the ballpark as the Nationals open their 2026 season today.
Del Ray Dog Fest returns April 12 to benefit retired Alexandria police K9s
The 4th annual outdoor festival hosted by the Del Ray Business Association will feature a dog fashion show, yoga with pups, live music and more.
Spring2ACTion returns April 22 for its 16th year, aiming to raise $2.5 million for Alexandria nonprofits
ACT for Alexandria's citywide giving day hopes to engage 10,000 donors across 191 local organizations — building on a record-breaking $3.1 million raised last year.
RiverRenew opens pocket park along Hooffs Run corridor
The small park near Duke Street is part of a larger sewer infrastructure program aimed at preventing millions of gallons of combined sewage from polluting Alexandria's waterways each year.
City to seek public input on youth sports and athletic facility access April 13
Residents are invited to weigh in on how Alexandria allocates athletic facilities and supports youth sports programs at a community meeting next week.
Spring cleaning your medicine cabinet? Alexandria offers safe drug disposal April 25
The Alexandria Police Department, Sheriff's Office and city health partners will staff four drop-off sites across the city for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Kids' First Years to wrap a DASH bus and kick off Alexandria's month of the young child
The two organizations will unveil a specially designed bus April 6, launching a month of events focused on early childhood development.
The Alexandria Brief: Thursday, April 2
Vice Mayor Bagley completes landmark year as VRE chair; DCANTER uncorks Old Town grand opening; Metro proposes more frequent A76 service
Vice Mayor Bagley completes landmark year as VRE chair, transitions to immediate past chair role
During her term, VRE hit 100 million riders, hired its first female CEO, broke ground on a generational rail project in Old Town, and advanced a vision to become a regional system by 2050