‘Spite House’ Author at Hooray for Books!
John Adam Wasowicz will be discussing and signing copies of “Spite House” this Saturday, July 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hooray for Books at 1555 King Street in the heart of Old Town.
Ongoing Alive Volunteer Opportunities
Fresh Produce Gleaning- Tuesday Mornings Join the Friends of Urban Agriculture/Plot Against Hunger Glean Team. Help harvest fresh produce for our neighbors.

15th Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale
One of the longest-running seasonal summer shopping events, Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale, returns on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, throughout Old Town and beyond.
Alexandria Police Investigate Construction Site Fatality
Alexandria News Briefs
Shirlington Circle South Rotary Bridge over I-395
The Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 closed 10 p.m. Sunday, July 21, and will reopen 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 28 for work related to the bridge rehabilitation project, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Alexandria Little League Wins State Championship
Intermediate All-Stars advance to regional tournament.
Intermediate All-Stars advance to regional tournament.

O’Leary to Lead Visit Alexandria
Tourism exec named new CEO of city’s destination marketing.
Todd O’Leary, a 27-year veteran of the travel and tourism industry, has been named the president and CEO of Visit Alexandria.
Alexandria Woman Sentenced To More Than 2 Years
An Alexandria woman was sentenced this week to two years and two months in prison for repeatedly submitting fraudulent health insurance claims and illegally collecting $128,748 in payments to which she was not entitled.
William ‘Bill’ Gimblett
Former mental health counselor dies at 81; memorial set for July 14.
Former mental health counselor dies at 81; memorial set for July 14.

Fallen Vietnam Veterans Honored
Plaque unveiled at Gadsby’s Tavern.
Plaque unveiled at Gadsby’s Tavern.
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