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Honoring Activist Athletes on Dr. King’s Birthday

January 2, 2018

Local Pop Star Rorie Sings Her Way to the Big Time

January 2, 2018

Summer Entertainment Series Opens in Herndon

July 12, 2018

Cappies Review: Successful ‘Tartuffe’ at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes

January 2, 2018

New Families in Marlan Forest Make the Parade

July 17, 2018

Property Owners Appeal Downtown Redevelopment

July 11, 2018

275 Years

This July marks 275 years since Alexandria’s 1749 founding.

City of Alexandria Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the City of Alexandria is holding a series of events and activities throughout April to support survivors and engage the community in prevention efforts.

City Budget Will Be Adopted May 1

Since City Manager James Parajon presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget to the City Council and community, the City Council has held several work sessions with City leaders to assess the current state of resources and programs.

Sunset Concert at River Farm with Soulfire

The band Soulfire takes the stage at River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, on Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Historic Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated for projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.

Determining if Wildlife Needs Help

Spring brings a boom in baby wildlife. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police Officers and the Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.