Ryan Belmore is a journalist based in Alexandria, Virginia. He served as Publisher of ALXnow from March to October 2025. He can be reached at [email protected].
Two Alexandria City Council members are taking to the airwaves with a new podcast aimed at keeping residents informed about local government activities.
Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley and Councilman R. Kirk McPike have launched "Council Connection," a monthly podcast focused on the activities of the Alexandria City Council.
Alexandria’s Complete Streets program, which aims to make city streets safer and more accessible for all users, will be the focus of an upcoming public program hosted by Agenda Alexandria on March 24 at the Lyceum.
Since its implementation, Complete Streets has generated both support and opposition. The city touts safety improvements, while some residents express concerns about impacts on traffic flow and automobile use.
Cherry blossom fans can look forward to a colorful spring in and around Alexandria as the region prepares for the iconic blooms, which the National Park Service says are scheduled to be at peak bloom from March 28 to 31, 2025.
Visit Alexandria has unveiled a lineup of cherry blossom-themed events, activities, and experiences in the city, giving both locals and tourists plenty of ways to enjoy the seasonal display.
Congressman Don Beyer is skipping President Donald Trump’s address to Congress tonight (Tuesday, March 4).
Beyer, who represents Virginia’s 8th Congressional District (Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, and parts of Fairfax County) in the House, first announced his decision during a telephone town hall meeting with constituents on Monday night.
The Alexandria Health Department and the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria have released their Winter 2024-25 Progress Report for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), highlighting significant advances in addressing the city’s key health priorities.
The report reveals that 74 of the 80 planned tactics are now in progress, managed by a coalition of city agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations. These initiatives target the three priority areas identified in Alexandria’s 2019 Community Health Assessment: mental health, poverty, and housing.
Alexandria is looking into ways to regulate or ban gas-powered leaf blowers due to noise and air pollution concerns.
The city plans to hold two community meetings in March to gather input from residents and business owners.
Chocolate lovers in Del Ray are in for some disappointing news. Dolce and Bean, a beloved local chocolate shop, is set to close its doors this spring.
The Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) shared the news on Instagram on Friday, February 28, expressing sadness over the upcoming closure of one of the area’s most popular businesses.
While plenty of events and activities are happening this weekend for all ages, all (Irish) eyes will be on the Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday.
The parade officially starts from the corner of King Street and St. Asaph Street at 12:30 p.m., with dignitaries leading the procession at noon. Here’s a map of the parade route.
Property owners in the City of Alexandria have been receiving 2024 Real Estate Assessment notices in the mail from the Office of Real Estate Assessments.
The assessment notices reveal a continued divergence between the residential and commercial real estate markets. The overall tax base increased by 2.57% year-over-year, marking the fourteenth consecutive year of net growth in the city’s assessed values.
Alexandria is bustling this weekend with a variety of activities. From history-themed events and tours to creative workshops, there’s something for everyone.
Music lovers can enjoy a diverse range of live performances at various venues, while families might enjoy story times, science cafes, or the youth orchestra concert.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you don’t have to look far as there are dozens of events happening across Alexandria.
Of course, this is a big weekend for George Washington in Alexandria. On Saturday, thousands of spectators will line the streets of Old Town to cheer on the oldest and largest George Washington Birthday Parade in the country.
