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On Saturday, April 26, five of Old Town Alexandria's most historic private homes and gardens will welcome visitors as part of Virginia's 92nd annual Historic Garden Week.

Among the featured homes and gardens in Alexandria is the Michael Swope House (210 Princes Street), the oldest home on the tour, built between 1784 and 1786 for Michael Swope, a Revolutionary War hero. Other properties include 111 Prince Street, 127 Prince Street, 415 Wolfe Street, and 212 South Saint Asaph Street.

"This year’s tour, organized by the Garden Club of Alexandria and Hunting Creek Garden Club, will highlight remarkable historic restorations, architectural treasures, and stunning floral arrangements, all while offering a captivating glimpse into the history and elegance of Old Town Alexandria," shared Amy Moyer, Publicity Chair for Historic Garden Week 2025.


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Goodwin Living, a senior care organization based in Alexandria, is joining forces with Forest Hills of DC (FHDC), a nonprofit senior living provider in Washington, D.C.

While FHDC will keep its separate corporate status, it’s getting a new name: “Forest Hills of DC by Goodwin Living.”


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Good Thursday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Patchy drizzle before 11 a.m. Patchy fog before 9 a.m. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 59 degrees. Northeast wind 7 to 9 […]


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Alexandria is bracing for a vibrant, emerald-tinged weekend as St. Patrick’s Day approaches. Celebrations kick off Friday, March 14, and continue through the traditional holiday on Monday, March 17, 2025. From traditional Irish pubs to quirky cat cafes, the city offers diverse festivities to suit every reveler.

Pubs at the Heart of the Celebration


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The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) has released its 2023 Communicable Disease Report, providing a comprehensive snapshot of reportable diseases investigated in the calendar year 2023. This marks the first such report since 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent mpox outbreak demanded the department's full attention.

The report reveals that AHD investigated 542 cases of communicable disease in 2023, excluding COVID-19, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This represents an 11% increase from 487 cases in 2022.


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Alexandria is kicking off several spring initiatives to spruce up the city as warmer weather arrives.

The City announced in a Thursday release that it will be conducting several beautification efforts around town.


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Alexandria City Council voted to maintain the current real property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, rejecting proposals to advertise a higher maximum rate during Tuesday's legislative meeting.

Council members cited economic uncertainty and potential impacts on federal workers living in Alexandria as key factors in their decision to keep the tax rate flat at $1.13 per $100 of assessed value.


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The National Transportation Safety Board issued urgent safety recommendations to permanently prohibit helicopter operations on Route 4 between Hains Point and Wilson Bridge when runways 15 and 33 are in use at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

The recommendations follow the January 29 midair collision between a US Army Sikorsky UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter and PSA Airlines Flight 5342, a CRJ700 regional jet, which killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft.


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Two Alexandria women are celebrating big wins from the Virginia Lottery, with combined winnings of $883,065 in separate games this month.

Denise Freeman snagged a $500,000 top prize in the Money Multiplier scratcher game on March 5. She bought her lucky ticket at BJ’s on S. Van Dorn Street in Alexandria.


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Alexandria City Public Schools is advancing its school boundary redistricting process with three proposed plans aimed at balancing student enrollment and improving school capacity utilization across the district.

The Redistricting Steering Committee will review the "Green," "Blue," and "Purple" plans during its March 12 meeting, which is scheduled for 3 p.m. in the School Board Meeting Room.


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