Community Briefs
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At 4:26 P.M., He Stands Up Again: Alexandria Veteran Holds 24-Hour Fight Against Cancer at Pork Barrel BBQ
Alexandria, Va – Patrick ‘Pat’ Malone, a cancer survivor and 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran, is holding his 12th Annual…
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Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Celebrates Recognition from Newsweek
Alexandria, VA – The Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Team gathered to celebrate being awarded Newsweek magazine’s America’s Best Nursing Homes…
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Two Special Elections Set for Feb. 10 as Alexandria Seats Shift
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 10, for an unusual set of two…
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Alexandria City Hall Closes for Renovations; Staff Relocated
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria City Hall has closed temporarily for major renovations, prompting the relocation of more than 300 city…
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Alexandria Nonprofit Urges City Council to Put Childcare Back on the Agenda
Alexandria, VA — Hopkins House, a nonprofit with deep roots in Alexandria, is pressing city leaders to put childcare and support…
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Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar Hosting Community Blood Drive Amid Critical Blood Shortage
Arlington, VA — Inova Blood Donor Services is facing a critical shortage of blood products across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C.,…
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Don’t Miss It! Noah Lyles Returns Home to Be Honored as Alexandria’s Youngest Living Legend
ALEXANDRIA — Tickets are going fast for one of Alexandria’s most inspiring annual celebrations. Noah Lyles will make history as…
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Simpson Garden Honors Audrey Faden
Alexandria, VA – The Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia gathered this Tuesday at the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden to honor…
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‘The Duchess of Del Ray,’ Hits the Real Estate Market
Alexandria, VA – A Del Ray landmark is officially on the market. The property at 2100 Mount Vernon Avenue—home to…
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35 Hand-Crocheted Hats Donated to Carpenter’s Shelter
Alexandria, VA – Cathy Smyles (left), Housing Locator for Carpenter’s Shelter, is standing with Jean Oliver, Secretary of ALVA…
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