Happy New Year in Alexandria
First Night events draw thousands.
Revelers from around the world descended on Alexandria to ring in the new year as a midnight fireworks show ushered in 2017 and concluded the 22nd annual First Night Alexandria celebration.
Alexandria’s Four Seasons of Giving
Alexandria is an amazingly generous community, not just during the holiday season.
3 Ways To Bust New Year’s Resolutions
Diet got you down? Here are some places to break free.
Fess up — you’re not even a week into the New Year and already your diet has become bland and boring.
In the Red
Schools, Metro, and infrastructure form trinity of 2017 city budget priorities.
Budget priorities
Washington Nationals Mascot Delivers Meals on Wheels
Abe Lincoln, the Washington Nationals mascot helps out Meals on Wheels.
Women’s Legislative Roundtable Previews Upcoming 2017 Legislative Session
Women’s Legislative Roundtable Previews Upcoming 2017 Legislative Session
Legal Services of Northern Virginia Launches Initiative
Legal Services of Northern Virginia Launches Initiative
Track Meet for Alexandria School
In mid-November, middle school students from St. Rita Catholic School in Alexandria participated in the Catholic Youth Organization track meet in Prince William County.
Savoring Results of 2016’s Restaurant Debuts
2016 has been quite a busy year for the Alexandria food scene.
MetroStage Stages ‘Fully Committed’
One-man show stars Tom Story who channels 40 different characters at a New York restaurant.
MetroStage in Alexandria is staging the newly revised version of "Fully Committed" (following the successful Broadway run that closed in July) through Jan. 8, 2017.
Winners Named in Alexandria Door Decorating Contest
The Old Town Walled Garden Club announced the winners of the 49th annual Alexandria Holiday Door Decorating Contest in the Old and Historic District.
Local Alexandria Legal Team Teaches German Students
A globetrotting legal team from Alexandria continues to lecture on American jurisprudence.
Carpenter Shelter Project Approved in Alexandria
On Dec. 17, the City Council approved the final plans for the newly redeveloped Carpenter Shelter in North Old Town.
Deck the Halls in Alexandria
Children gather for Campagna Center’s annual tradition.
The Campagna Center’s version of Deck the Halls is more than a spirited holiday song.
A Very Special Christmas in Alexandria
ODBC hosts party for city children.
Santa Claus and his chief elf were on hand Dec. 15 as the Old Dominion Boat Club hosted its annual Christmas party for special education children from across the city.
Toyland in Alexandria
Members of the Psi Nu chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity deliver toys to the main branch of Burke & Herbert Bank Dec. 16 on behalf of the 26th Community Toy Drive implemented by Volunteer Alexandria, the Department of Community and Human Services and COPS (Community Oriented Policing Section).