Alexandria/Mount Vernon Nonprofits
Many nonprofits in the city and nearby need your help to continue to rise to the need during the dual health and economic crisis of the pandemic.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Show Up and Vote Early; No Excuse Required
I was one of the many people who flocked to Alexandria’s Election office on Royal Street on Sept. 18, when it kicked off 45 days of no-excuse voting for the first time.
Getting Out, Giving Back in Alexandria
Opportunities abound to help community
As Alexandrians continue facing challenging times during the pandemic, individuals have rallied in their spirit of giving, whether it be in time, talents or resources with no shortage of opportunities to get involved.
Getting Down to Business in Alexandria
Guide to navigating the ABCs of Alexandria, for newcomers and the rest of us
With Alexandrians living in the shadow of the nation’s capital, acronyms such as DoD, NSA and DHS are a part of the daily vernacular.
There’s No Place Like Home in Alexandria
City adapts in changing times
Alexandria has for centuries been known primarily as the hometown of George Washington, attracting history aficionados from across the globe to its cobblestone streets and lively waterfront.
‘What Do You Like About Living in Alexandria?’
‘What Do You Like About Living in Alexandria?’
‘Too Blessed to be Stressed’ in Alexandria
Walk-by parade held for Jim Henson.
Family and friends gathered for a socially distanced walk-by parade Sept. 27 to honor Jim Henson, who was recently diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer.
‘Notorious RBG’
Vigil held to honor Justice Ginsburg
Generations of Alexandrians turned out Sept. 24 to participate in a candlelight vigil and walk in memory of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Sept. 18 after a battle with cancer.
Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue Goes Virtual
5th anniversary festival to run Oct. 3 to Dec. 25
One of the region’s premier arts festivals is going virtual for 2020, with Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue kicking off Oct. 3 and running through Dec. 25 in an effort to provide ongoing support to local artists.
History: Alexandria
The Office of Historic Alexandria announced the installation of two new panels commemorating the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision legalizing interracial marriage throughout the United States, and the Law Firm of Cohen, Cohen, and Hirschkop, which represented the Lovings.
Opinion: Commentary: 7 Months of Snow Days
COVID-19 outbreak has shined a light on unacceptable disparities in wellness and access to healthcare.
Some of the most challenging times in local government are when it snows.
9 Spots for Outdoor Dining in Alexandria
Over the past six months, restaurants across Alexandria have had to get creative in the face of unprecedented challenges.
The Other Alexandria: He Believed In the Constitution: Reverend Fields Cook
Reverend Fields Cook engaged in so many areas of endeavor during his lifetime that it would be impossible to write a short article on all the things he accomplished. His struggles became his strengths
He was born a slave in King Williams County, Virginia around 1817, and was author of the 1847 unpublished memoir, “Fields’ Observations.”
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Gerrymandering in Virginia and Maryland
The warship Vasa was a floridly crafted masterpiece with at least 700 delicately carved sculptures, figurines, and ornaments, and three gun decks.
Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle Crash
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the 900 block of N. Washington Street.