‘Friendsgiving’ in Alexandria
Hundreds turn out for community dinner.
Hundreds turn out for community dinner.
‘The Need is Greater Than Ever’ in Alexandria
Seaport Foundation sets sights on 2023 expansion.
Seaport Foundation
‘Tis the Season in Alexandria
Holiday tree lights up Market Square.
Holiday tree lights up Market Square.
Civil War Day in Alexandria
Fort Ward showcases period artillery.
Fort Ward showcases period artillery.
Best in Business in Alexandria
Chamber honors Puskar, local businesses.
“Cathy has truly helped shape the landscape of Alexandria and Northern Virginia for generations to come.” — Laura Mechanic on Cathy Puskar
‘A Special Place’
Principle Gallery debuts new Torpedo Factory artists.
The Principle Gallery on King Street, in partnership with the Torpedo Factory Art Center, hosted an opening reception for an exhibit showcasing artwork by recently juried artists selected to be a part of Torpedo Factory Art Center...
All Fired Up
Friendship Firehouse celebrates 248 years.
The Friendship Firehouse Festival celebrated the 248th anniversary of the founding of the city’s first fire company Aug. 6 at the historic Friendship Firehouse Museum on South Alfred Street.
GWHS Historic Marker Unveiled
Alumni reflect back on high school years.
Alumni from as far back as the class of 1941 gathered July 23 for the unveiling of the Virginia State Historical Marker recognizing the historic significance of George Washington High School, now GW Middle School, on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Racing Into History
Lyles sets a new American 200m record.
Ever since he starred in track at what is now Alexandria City High School, the 200-meter race was a specialty for Noah Lyles.
ARHA Announces Headquarters Name Change
Housing advocate Melvin Miller to be honored.
The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority has announced that it will rename...
‘True Sense of Family’
Silverado celebrates 25th anniversary.
Silverado of Alexandria hosted a 25th anniversary celebration for the memory care and assisted living company June 16 at its Alexandria location.
Defending the Nation
Camp Day showcases Union troops at Fort Ward.
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, a former Union Army installation and fifth largest built to defend Washington during the Civil War, held its...
Go With the Flow
Water fight welcomes summer.
From water balloons to soaker guns, the residents of Watergate at Landmark came prepared...
Journey to Freedom
Freedom House Museum celebrates grand opening.
It was one of the largest slave trading companies in the country. In the mid-19th century, the Franklin and Armfield...
Play Ball!
Aces season opens at Frank Mann Field.
The Alexandria Aces baseball team opened its 2022 season with a decisive 8-4 victory over the Cropdusters...
Titanic Celebrations
ACHS class of 2022 graduates
The inaugural graduating class of Alexandria City High School held its commencement ceremony June 4 at George Mason University’s EagleBank Arena.
‘We Will Be Relentless’
City marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Market Square was a sea of orange as more than 350 people turned out June 3 for the Alexandria Chapter...
“I want to let kids know there is another way out. If you dream big you can get there.”
Tokyo Olympic boxer Troy Isley
Hometown Olympic boxer Troy Isley and Tokyo silver medalist Keyshawn Davis paid a visit to Patrick Henry Elementary School...
“Every Memorial Day we honor our past Commanders who are buried in this cemetery.”
American Legion Post 24 Commander Henry Dorton
Alexandria paid tribute to its fallen veterans May 30 with Memorial Day ceremonies at Alexandria National Cemetery...
ASC to Honor Duncan, Sheridan
High school athletes to be awarded $50,000.
Prominent real estate executive Lee Duncan and retired Arlington County Circuit Court Judge Paul Sheridan will be honored at the 65th annual...