Community News
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Alexandria Scratch: Man Wins $177,777 with Ticket from Mama’s Chicken
ALEXANDRIA, VA – All Luis Vasquez wanted was to grab some dinner. The Manassas man was working construction in the…
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The Birchmere Interview: On Camera and Intimate, Discussing Their Past, Present and Future
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Located in Del Ray, The Birchmere is widely known as one of the DC area’s most prominent…
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Alexandria Businesses Bring Back Drive-In Movies Starting Oct. 31
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Amid the pandemic, drive-in theaters have made a comeback. And drive-in movies will return to Alexandria just…
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City of Alexandria to Open Additional Polling Places for Absentee Voting
ALEXANDRIA, VA – To ensure that all residents have the opportunity to cast a ballot in the upcoming general election,…
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Leaf Collection in Alexandria Starts Nov. 2
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will begin its annual leaf vacuuming and leaf bag collection program on Monday,…
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Obituary: Joe Shumard, Alexandria Living Legend and Beloved Community Leader, Passes Away After Extended Illness
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Over the weekend, Joe Shumard, an Alexandria Living Legend, past president of the Chamber of Commerce, executive…
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Hold the Torpedoes: Alexandria City Unveils the Revitalization Proposals for the Torpedo Factory Art Center
By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA, VA – Recent press regarding rumored conversion of a reinvented Torpedo Factory envisioning a food hall…
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On the Waterfront: The City Has Designs on Revitalizing an Alexandria Treasure
By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA, VA – For over 46 years the Torpedo Factory has been the epicenter of the Alexandria…
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Absentee Ballots Up Almost 500% in Alexandria Over 2016 Election
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Throughout the 45-day absentee voting period of 2016, Alexandria sent ballots by e-mail. This year, as of…
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Southeast Fairfax Development Corp to Host Beautification Awards Oct. 22
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This afternoon the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) announced that they will host the 19th Annual Mary…
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