-
School News
Alexandria Schools Receives $223K Grant to Support After-School Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has approved a three-year, $223,655 grant to allow ACPS to provide students with…
Read More » -
Community News
STOP CLOSED: Metro Plans Full-Scale Security Exercise at Capitol South Station, Sept. 17
WASHINGTON, DC – Metro Transit Police in coordination with U.S. Capitol Police will conduct a full-scale law enforcement exercise on…
Read More » -
Arts
FREE TICKETS: Innovative Sound Exhibition Launches with a Synaptic Soiree at Torpedo Factory, September 16
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On September 16, 2023, in the Grand Hall of the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria VA,…
Read More » -
Press Release
Alexandria Symphony Presents 80th Season Opener: ASO at 80-oh!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) presents its 80th Anniversary Season opener “ASO at 80-oh!” on Saturday, September 30…
Read More » -
Seniors
Alexandria Honors 25 Residents for Reaching 100 and Beyond; Five Present for City Hall Ceremony Sept. 12
ALEXANDRIA, VA-“Old age hath yet his honour and his toil.” Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) They came last night. Five older…
Read More » -
Foodie Newz
Beer Steins, Sausages, and Giant Pretzels Galore! Oktoberfest Celebration Starts Sept. 16 at Alexandria Bier Garden
ALEXANDRIA, VA -This Saturday, Sept. 16 kicks off Alexandria Bier Garden’s Oktoberfest. Join in on the fun at 710 King…
Read More » -
Pets
Adopt a Pet in Alexandria: Meet Sky, a Lovebug Through and Through
ALEXANDRIA, VA – She’s Sky and she’s a star! This girl has soulful eyes and fabulous ears that go on for…
Read More » -
THEATRE
Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO Wows Audiences in its US Premiere at the Lerner Town Square
TYSONS CORNER, VA – Welcome back, Cirque! It’s been a minute and we’ve missed you and your magical universe. Not…
Read More » -
Events Calendar
Greenstreet Gardens’ Fall Fest Goes to the Dogs Sept. 16 and 17
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Greenstreet Gardens is excited to host the opening weekend of their annual Fall Fest on Sept. 16…
Read More » -
Community News
Freedom Rider and Integration Pioneer Joan Trumpauer Mulholland to Speak in Alexandria Sept. 23
ALEXANDRIA, VA – During the civil rights movement, Blacks, along with some whites, rode busses to the South to protest…
Read More »