Five local leaders will be recognized as part of Spring for Alexandria and presented at the 14th annual Business Philanthropy Summit on May 4. The summit, held at First Baptist Church on King Street, attracts more than 300 businesses, nonprofit organiz... »
Absentee voting for the June 12 primaries begins Friday. On June 12, there will be a Republican primary for U.S. Senate and a Democratic primary for U.S. House of Representatives and Alexandria City Council. There is no party registration in Virginia, ... »
Consultants tapped to look at the city's aging public swimming and wading pools have recommended the city replace them at a capital cost of nearly $50 million. The consultant team of Kimley-Horn and Counsilman-Hunsaker said the plan would create new po... »
Not sure what to do this weekend? Check out Patch’s list of events happening in our area this Friday through Sunday. Run for Shelter 10K and 1 Mile Fun Run Where: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Madison Building, Alexandria When: Saturday from 8 to 1... »
Did you know that Alexandria was named one of the top 10 best places to bring a dog in 2011? Dogs have their own page on the Alexandria Visitors Bureau website and city records show that more 40 businesses are considered "dog friendly." Agenda:Alexandr... »
T.C. Williams senior Leah Valtin-Erwin was one of three recipients of Alex Art Awards on Tuesday night at City Hall. Presented by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the awards recognize citizens or organizations that have made extraordinary contri... »
Neighborhood Restaurant Group owner Michael Babin is considering hosting month-long pop-up restaurants featuring NRG chefs in the patio space in front of the former Barkley Square building, according to Northern Virginia Magazine. Babin is considering ... »
Tyrone Lewis, who has been accused of killing Alexandria community activist Lenny Harris, has been connected to two other murders, according to Prince George's County Police. Lewis, 26, has been arrested in addition to Linwood Johnson, 49, and Ivan New... »
Volunteers at the Alexandria Sexual Assault Center go few nights without helping a victim in need. The center’s sexual assault hotline receives about 200 to 300 calls each year. Then there are another 100 police reports the center assists with annually... »
Living in Hollywood, network television producer Greg Garcia is surrounded by worthy charities that hold fancy events to support good causes. But when the time came for him to lend a hand, he thought of his hometown roots in Arlington and opted to supp... »
I challenge you not to walk out of Disneynature’s new film, ‘Chimpanzee’ without a smile on your face. I generally feel cynical about the lack of G-rated films in theaters and find even the Disney villains to be a tad too…villainous. This time the Disn... »
First Night Alexandria has donated $3,000 to music programs at three area schools. Thanks to two very successful years at the First Night event, which brings entertainment and activities to Alexandria on New Year’s Eve, the organization’s board of dire... »
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the city's Department of Community and Human Services has partnered with some local businesses to shed some light on the issue. Zoe Boutique and the city are working together to promote National Denim Day, pa... »
The following information was supplied by the Alexandria Police Department to www.crimereports.com. Additional details about the most recent crimes were not available at publication time. April 21 - A vehicle was reported stolen in the 1200 block of S.... »
The 58,193 Americans who died for their country in the Vietnam War are memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Mall in Washington, D.C. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is trying to put a picture with each of those names engraved on the ... »
