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School News
Bishop Ireton Cheerleaders Capture Fourth Straight Grand Champion Title at Blue Ridge Classics, Earn Bid to Nationals
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria, VA – The Bishop Ireton cheerleaders competed in the Christian Cheerleaders of America’s (CCA) Blue Ridge Classics…
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Backyard History
Memorable Matchbooks: Alexandria’s Majestic Cafe Then and Now
ALEXANDRIA VA – Established in 1932, The Majestic has been an important landmark of Old Town dining for over 80…
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Community News
Potomac Yard Metro Meeting, Feb 4–Public Encouraged to Attend
Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG) Meeting – Monday, February 4 ALEXANDRIA, VA – The public is invited to the…
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Arts
Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
ALEXANDRIA, VA – From February 2 to March 16, 2019, the Alexandria Black History Museum will exhibit beautifully dramatic color…
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Backyard History
THIS WEEK IN ALEXANDRIA HISTORY: CITY COUNCIL REGULATES SIGNAGE, Jan. 29, 1947
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On January 29, 1947, just a year after establishing America’s third regulated historic district in what would…
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Events Calendar
History by the Glass at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
Enjoy cocktails related to ice on February 8 ALEXANDRIA, VA – Enjoy a fun night out that brings the history…
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Community News
Alexandria: Help Our Hose Carriage!
Columbia Firehouse, 109 S. St. Asaph St. Thursday, January 31, 5-7 p.m. ALEXANDRIA, VA – Join the Friendship Firehouse Museum…
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Community News
Duke and Van Dorn Streets to Get Makeovers in Landmark Redevelopment Plans
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It will be a while before bulldozers start ripping up asphalt making room for plant-filled medians with…
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Community News
Before the Board: “Broadcast News” 219 Restaurant Asks for Rooftop Deck Approval
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria’s 219 Restaurant at 219 King Street, is on the docket of the Alexandria Board of Architectural…
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