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Arts
Searching for a New Poet Laureate
The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is in search of a Poet Laureate to promote an appreciation of…
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Community News
You Can Now Order Dash Bus Passes Online
It’s now easier than ever to buy DASH Passes. DASH riders can now order paper DASH Passes online or via…
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Arts
Five-Year Old Inspires ArtSpire Dancers at CureFest
By Susan Fleischman Groggy but full of anticipation, they rode the early-morning metro into Washington, DC, adding finishing touches to…
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Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Ten Recruits
The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed ten new deputies to its ranks with a swearing in ceremony at the Alexandria…
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Community News
Burke & Herbert Bank Hopes to Break 3,000 ‘Coats Collected’ Record
In 2017, Burke & Herbert Bank collected over 3,000 coats in its annual drive and hopes to double that amount…
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Community News
Alexandria Ranked #4 Best Small City in America
Condé Nast Traveler held its annual survey and over 439,000 readers voted for the best cities in the U.S. in…
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Book Reviews
The Power of Story
Alexandria’s Cristin Harber — Strong Fiction from a Strong Author By Kris Gilbertson It was a chance encounter with a…
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Community News
DEADLINE EXTENDED to Nov 25: City of Alexandria Seeks Applicants for 2020 U.S. Census Count Committee
As part of the City of Alexandria’s planning to promote an accurate count of the city’s population in the 2020…
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At Z Movies
One Small Step for A Man: Free Solo and First Man Reach New Heights at the Box Office.
By Kelly MacConomy There is something at once intimidating yet exhilarating when confronted by the indomitable spirit of those who…
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Community News
Boy Scouts Colonial District’s First Eagle Scout Emissaries
Colonial District recognized two Eagle scouts from the Alexandria and Mount Vernon area during their Inaugural Colonial District Community Friends…
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