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.
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
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 4th annual outdoor festival hosted by the Del Ray Business Association will feature a dog fashion show, yoga with pups, live music and more.
Easter egg hunts, underwater egg dive, Guess Who's Coming To Dinner and a poison tour.
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.
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.
Residents are invited to weigh in on how Alexandria allocates athletic facilities and supports youth sports programs at a community meeting next week.
The Virginia History Affiliates program connects 24 history organizations across the Commonwealth, with Historic Alexandria as one of five Northern Virginia members
The city's "Lights, Camera, Action" Earth Month lineup runs throughout April, featuring stream cleanups, a dog walk festival, student art and an Earth Day celebration at the Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
The players, all born in 2012, will compete April 2-6 in Fayetteville, Ga., alongside 76 others from the Central and Northeast regions
Ross, who led the orchestra for eight seasons, closes his tenure with a program featuring Mazzoli, Bruch and Sibelius — and a full-circle moment with violinist Alexander Kerr
Thousands of titles available for all ages; educators receive 50% discount on public sale days
Holocaust Museum historian and former DOJ Nazi crimes investigator to deliver keynote at Beatley Central Library
Mayor Alyia Gaskins will present a proclamation at Charles Hill Park as the all-volunteer nonprofit and city leaders gather to raise awareness
The Alexandria community theater's upcoming slate includes seven main-stage productions, two special events and a Broadway cabaret celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial
The Light Horse on King Street returns for a third year as home to the DMV's biggest Easter Monday party