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).
Alexandria Clerk of Courts: Voice of Reason
After 16 years as a deputy, Marion Jackson is officially Clerk of Courts in Alexandria General District Court.
First Night Alexandria
The 22nd Annual First Night Alexandria, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party, takes over Old Town Alexandria on Dec. 31 with more than 150 performances at 24 indoor venues in Old Town and one in Del Ray, with live music, dancing and children’s activities.
New Alexandria Sheriff’s Deputies Sworn In
The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed seven new deputies to its ranks.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Names Executive Director
Frank to lead search for Kluge successor.
Paul A. Frank, founding principal of Paul A. Frank Consulting, has been named the new executive director of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.
Alexandria's Isley Ranked #1 in U.S.
After five back-to-back days of competition in Kansas City, Mo., T.C. Williams High School senior and Alexandria native Troy Isley emerged victorious at the U.S.A. Boxing National Championship on Saturday, Dec. 10, and was crowned the #1 National Champion in the 165-pound weight class.