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Community News
New Film Documents Alexandria’s Efforts to Shed Light on involvement in Slave Trade, Lynchings
ALEXANDRIA, VA-As part of the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project, a film premiere is taking place at the George Washington National…
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Entertainment
Alexandria Native Jeremy Saulnier’s Latest Movie No. 1 on Netflix
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Jeremy Saulnier was born in Alexandria in 1976. He graduated from T.C. Williams High School. The acclaimed director’s new…
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Music
APPLY NOW: Alexandria Choral Society to Award $1K Grant to Youth Ensemble
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Choral Society will once again present its Sing-Off Grant to a youth ensemble. The $1,000 grant will…
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Volunteering
Attend the Community Volunteer Fair This Weekend in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-A community fair will be held this weekend giving Alexandria nonprofits the opporunity to show their work and let…
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Community News
City of Alexandria Selects Design Team for City Hall and Market Square Renovations
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria City Hall was built in 1871. It is the workplace for more than 300 city employees. More than…
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Community News
Sign Up Now to Participate in the 53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is a hit every year. If you want to participate in the 53rd annual…
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Giving Back
ACT for Alexandria Distributes $20K in Grants to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
ALEXANDRIA, VA-ACT for Alexandria is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To honor the milestone, ACT gave $20,000 in grants…
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Community News
New Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open to Public
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The new Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility (3795 W. Braddock Rd.) is open to the public. It houses a 25-meter…
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Community News
Alexandria City Council Seeks Public Comment Regarding Airbnb Regulations
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria has completed an evaluation on the affect of short-term residential rentals (aka Airbnbs). The study…
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Community News
$150K Grant to Aid in Digitial Preservation of Alexandria Library Sit-In Documents
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The story of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-in will be preserved for future generations. The National Historical Publications and…
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