-
Community News
Alexandria to Posthumously Honor Robert Dawkins With Memorial Statue
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Robert Dawkins left an indelible legacy that changed Alexandria for the better. On Saturday, Nov. 9, he will be…
Read More » -
Nonprofit News
Wesley Housing Receives $3.75M Grant to Develop Affordable Housing
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Wesley Housing has received $3.75 million from the U.S. Department of Treasury for affordable housing development. The funds were…
Read More » -
Community News
RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K Raises $45K for Peterson Life With Cancer
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Ironistic hosted the 17th annual RUN! GEEK! RUN! 5K last month in Alexandria. The race raised more than $45,000…
Read More » -
Arts
David Keltz Returns as Poe for Two Nights at Alexandria’s Lyceum
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Edgar Allen Poe, portrayed by actor David Keltz, returns to the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S.…
Read More » -
School News
Alexandria’s Tucker Elementary Receives Purple Star Designation Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School (Tucker) has received the Purple Star Designation Award. The award is presented to schools…
Read More » -
Giving Back
Alexandria Women for Good Award Volunteer Alexandria $11K Grant
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Local organization Alexandria Women for Good (AWG) has awarded a grant of $11,250 to Volunteer Alexandria (VolAlx). This donation…
Read More » -
History
MVLA Elects Anne Neal Petri as Next Regent
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (MVLA) has elected Anne “Dede” Neal Petri as its next regent, the 24th in…
Read More » -
Community News
Alexandria’s ALIVE! Raises $88K During Annual Walkathon
ALEXANDRIA, VA-During the annual StepALIVE! walkathon yesterday (Oct. 20), ALIVE! raised over $88,000. Established in 1981, more than 450 people…
Read More » -
Community News
Donate Blood at FireWorks Pizza Oct. 21: INOVA Blood Donor Services in Desperate Need
ARLINGTON, VA – INOVA Blood Donor Services is in dire need of blood donations to save lives. On Monday, Oct.…
Read More » -
Community News
Marian Van Landingham Wins 2024 Brenman Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Marian Van Landingham is the winner of the 2024 Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award. Van Landingham was…
Read More »