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ALEXANDRIA, VA-Popeye is a two-year-old male cat who has waited a long time to find a home. Popeye arrived at the AWLA in September with a very bad wound to his head and neck. They are not sure what caused the wound, but it was certainly painful. Unfortunately, Popeye contracted a secondary infection from the …

Del Ray Artisans once again proves itself to be the little gallery that can and does. After 33 years celebrating the art of making, one would expect that DRA is out of exhibit themes if not surprises. Guess again! This past Friday night DRA held its first ever Open Mic Comedy Night to a packed …

ALEXANDRIA, VA —Cooper Mill, a market, tavern, and event space housed in one of Old Town’s last waterfront warehouses, is now open at 10 Duke Street in Alexandria. When two local power houses put their heads together, magic happens. Murray Bonitt of Bonitt Builders and Alexandria restaurateur, Noe Landini (Landini Brothers, The Junction Bakery, Fish …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Did you go to ACPS and have a classmate who was part of a sports team? Did he or she accomplish incredible things both on and off the field? The nomination period is now open for the 2025 inductees of the ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame. Submit a nomination by Jan. 31 for that …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Social media started dripping with comments about low water pressure in parts of Old Town Alexandria today. Deborah Adams, posed the question in her Next Door feed, asking, “My building in Canal Place condos in North Old Town is experiencing low water pressure. Anyone know if something is happening in the area …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The School and Law Enforcement Partnership (SLEP) pulse survey is open through Jan. 17, 2025. This survey seeks to gather feedback from our community on the partnership with the Alexandria Police Department (APD) through the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, as well as other safety-related topics. “We encourage all students, staff, families …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) recently sent a reminder to families that students in grades 6-12 can access free online tutoring 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via Canvas. Tutoring is offered for 67 subjects via Tutor.com, including algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, biology, chemistry, world history, U.S. history and more. All …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – It took 7-10 inches of snow pummeling the mid-Atlantic for a busy businessman and a retired cafeteria worker to meet. Still, now that they have, Markos Panas and Elizabeth Crawford are fast friends, texting and calling one another, all thanks to the Snow Buddy program developed decades ago by Volunteer Alexandria. “He …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-In the days leading up to the presidential inauguration, George Washington’s Mount Vernon will display the inaugural suit worn by the nation’s first president on April 30, 1789, in New York City on the balcony of Federal Hall. The 235-year-old suit is rarely on display, the estate said in a press release, because it …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has earned national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies through the National Recreation and Park Association. “This prestigious honor recognizes RPCA’s excellence in operation and service, highlighting our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Alexandria’s residents and visitors,” reads …