Alexandria News

Out and About in Old Town

Uncovering LGBTQ+ history in Alexandria

A Behind-the-Scenes Walking Tour Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2 p.m., Starting at the Torpedo Factory

“We are asking for our community’s help to return Providence to our dock and resume her award-winning tours and educational programs.” — Tall Ship Providence Foundation executive director Kathy Seifert

No Kings Day Protests in Alexandria

Thousands turn out locally as part of nationwide protest.

High Octane Ball

Gala raises funds for local charities.

The stars of Alexandria were out as the High Octane Ball kicked off the Festival of Speed and Style weekend May 17 at Land Rover Alexandria.

Remembering The Fallen

Sheriff Sean Casey, left, Jeremy Lenzer, president of the Retired Police, Fire and Sheriff’s Association, and Alexandria Chief of Police Tarrick McGuire pay tribute to Alexandria’s fallen after placing a wreath at the fallen officers memorial May 6 in Waterfront Park.

‘They Are Not Forgotten’

Gold Star family members join in Memorial Day ceremony.

Gold Star family members of Alexandria’s fallen Vietnam veterans were among the hundreds who gathered to pay tribute to the city’s fallen during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Del Ray.

The Wall That Heals

City to host Vietnam Wall exhibit June 12-15.

The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, will be on display on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial from June 12-15.

Democratic Candidates Vie in Primary

Do you know the Primary Election candidates?

Democrats will hold a Primary Election on June 17 to select their candidates for Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Early voting is open now through June 14.