A compelling art exhibit is coming to Old Town on May 10, shedding light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
“Red-Handed – Sudan: Don’t Turn Away” features a massive 40-by-35-foot floor artwork by South African-born artist Rosemary Feit Covey. The mixed-media piece shows stylized bodies of hundreds of victims with red-painted hands.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual CareerCon, a free event designed to help high school and college students explore career options and get valuable tips on college applications, resume writing, and scholarships.
Set for May 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., the event will take place at the new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus (3625 Potomac Avenue).
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Kevin C. Greenlief is set to become the new Director of Finance for Alexandria, starting April 28, 2025.
City Manager James F. Parajon made the announcement on Thursday (April 24) following a nationwide search. Greenlief brings over four decades of public service experience to the table.
The City of Alexandria is gearing up for an important discussion on affordable housing preservation on April 29. The event, part of the Housing 2040 Master Plan process, will bring together local and regional partners to address this crucial issue.
According to the City of Alexandria, affordable housing preservation is “the act of investing in existing housing to enhance its long-term affordability, livability, and financial viability”.
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
If you’re looking to cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge tonight, be aware that it’s going to be opening just after midnight.
The city announced via Twitter that the bridge along Interstate 495 will close for about 15-to-20 minutes starting at 12:01 a.m. on Friday (April 25).
A new cafe has been proposed on King in Old Town.
An administrative special use permit was filed to open Kingsley Cafe on the first floor of 910 King Street. Submitted plans show an extensive interior renovation of the 900-square-foot townhouse built in 1900.
The City of Alexandria observed its 36th annual Days of Remembrance ceremony on Thursday (April 24) to commemorate victims of the Holocaust at Market Square in front of City Hall.
The ceremony featured a candle lighting, prayers, and reflections on the importance of remembrance and action against hatred.
For a moment, Zeina Azzam seemed lost for words.
On Tuesday, Alexandria’s outgoing poet laureate was praised by the City Council for her literary impact on the city. For the last three years, Azzam has written and read 23 original poems at the city’s birthday celebration and other significant events with thousands in the audience. She’s led poetry readings and workshops, visited schools, and judged poetry contests.
No injuries after multiple gunshots were reported early this morning in the area of Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria’s West End.
The Alexandria Police Department was alerted of four gunshots in the area of the park at around 2:20 a.m.
