Inova Health Center — Oakville recently celebrated a milestone.
The health center opened to the public last November, and since then, more than 40,000 patients have received emergency, primary, specialty and surgical care, according to the hospital system.
The Planning Commission has approved three development projects that would construct 640 housing units and ground floor retail across vacant land parcels in southern Potomac Yard.
The commission voted last night (Tuesday) to grant development special use permits (DSUP) for the following plans, located adjacent the Potomac Yard Metro station along Potomac Avenue, Main Line Blvd and E. Glebe Road.
At Carr Workplaces King Street, experience a 5-star rated workspace on Google—designed to support your entire workday in the heart of Old Town Alexandria.
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The organization behind National Night Out has recognized Alexandria as one of the best cities of its population size to participate in the annual night of law enforcement engagement.
Alexandria was ranked No. 15 for its “exemplary community involvement” among cities with a population of 100,000-300,000, according to an Alexandria Police Department release. Awards were decided by the National Association of Town Watch, the nonprofit sponsor behind National Night Out.
Creative activities help prevent learning loss by keeping young minds active, encourage healthier habits by reducing excess screen time, and strengthen essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and imagination.
It’s even better in a focused, supportive and positive environment, like the opportunities for kids at Made in ALX’s Summer Art Camps.
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On Dec. 3, 1789, the Virginia General Assembly ceded ten square miles of territory in the Northeast portion of the state for the proposed seat of the Federal government. The land, including much of Alexandria and what is now known as Arlington County, was to be joined with a larger parcel across the Potomac River ceded by the State of Maryland, for the new District of Columbia. Although Alexandrians supported the move, expecting the local economy to boom, over time they were disappointed with the initiative and petitioned Congress to reverse the measure. In 1846, Congress finally authorized that the Virginia lands be retroceded to the state the following year.” [Historic Alexandria]
Learn Roller Rink History Tonight — “Before social media, the Alexandria Roller Rink was the place to be—a vibrant hub for skating, live music, and social connection, especially for the city’s African American community. Though the rink no longer stands, its legacy lives on in the memories of those who spent their youth there. Join us for this FREE event—Skating Rink Part II: Share Your Stories! on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. at The Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street. ” [City of Alexandria]
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Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Dec 2, 2025.
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Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies and a high of 42 degrees, with northwest winds at 5 to 10 mph turning light from the west in the afternoon, and gusts possibly reaching 21 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 28 degrees and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.
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A new home decor boutique recently opened on King Street in Old Town.
Interior Instincts opened for business last month at 1124 King Street, in the former longtime home of Imagine Artwear. The shop is owned by Alexandria resident Shireen Alhasawi, who spent four months reimagining it into a space selling neutral and contemporary Mediterranean pieces.
Railway construction on the Long Bridge Project will prompt some service changes to Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) in Alexandria, starting next month.
Construction is expected to begin Jan. 12 and continue through 2030, the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced this week.
An Alexandria man faces a felony charge after allegedly driving the wrong way down a closed Arlington roadway and threatening a traffic worker early Thanksgiving morning.
The incident occurred at around 1:15 a.m. in the area of N. Highland Street and N. Hartford Street in the Clarendon neighborhood. A transportation safety specialist (TSS) from the Arlington County Police Department confronted the 41-year-old suspect, who had driven in a closed-off area marked by traffic cones.
Northern Virginia residents and Alexandria officials gathered last night (Monday) for the city’s annual World AIDS Day commemoration to encourage public health education and community testing.
The event featured musical performances by the Northern Virginia World AIDS Day Choir and musician Tony Craddock, a Q&A panel and free HIV testing available afterward. Mayor Alyia Gaskins also read a proclamation acknowledging the day “to show solidarity and strength against HIV stigma.”
The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, in partnership with Arlington County Public Library, invites you to an open discussion on managing local government in a changing environment.
Join Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz and Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon for a conversation about how local governments are adapting to shifts in federal funding and changes at the state level. The discussion will explore how these evolving conditions may impact local priorities, services, and decision-making in our communities.
