Charles Houston Recreation Center
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Alexandria History
Alexandria Map Society Meeting Explores George Washington’s Maps—and the Town He Drew at 17
Mount Vernon historian Alexandra Montgomery explores George Washington’s life with maps at the Alexandria Map Society’s Oct. 27 meeting.
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins to Hold Resident Roundtable Saturday Morning
Alexandria residents can bring questions and concerns directly to Mayor Alyia Gaskins at a Saturday morning roundtable at Charles Houston…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria’s Small Dogs Make a Splash at Charles Houston Pool
ALEXANDRIA, VA—The dog days of summer took on a wonderfully literal meaning Saturday as Alexandria pups traded sidewalks and dog…
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Alexandria Noir
Juneteenth in Alexandria 2026: Freedom’s History and Citywide Celebration
Alexandria, VA – Juneteenth is one of those dates that asks us to do two things at once: celebrate freedom…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Outdoor Pools Open for Summer
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) is ready to kick off summer…
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Community Briefs
Alexandria Expands Tick Prevention Campaign with Free Tools and Events
Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Health Department is expanding its “Don’t Let Ticks Stick” campaign with free tick remover tools…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Mothers, Daughters, and Friends Invited to Alexandria’s EmpowerHER Women’s Health Forum
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Women across Alexandria are invited to spend part of International Women’s Day together at the EmpowerHER Women’s…
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Health and Wellness
Alexandria Leaders Host EmpowerHER Women’s Health Forum
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Community leaders and health advocates will come together this International Women’s Day to host the EmpowerHER Women’s…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Kicks Off Juneteenth Week with Music, History, and Community Spirit
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s Juneteenth celebrations are in full swing this week, honoring African American resilience, heritage, and the enduring…
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Zebra Misc
SSA’s Senior Academy To Cover ALX’s Annual Budget, Recreational Activities, and Continuing Education For Older Adults
Alexandria, VA – Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and the City of Alexandria are gearing up for the fall academies…
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