This weekend in Alexandria offers various activities, from cultural events and live music to community gatherings and outdoor markets.
Start your Friday with a boozy bonsai workshop, catch a comedy show, or enjoy live music at one of the many local venues.
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (February 2025).
Most expensive townhouses sold
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Alexandria’s General Assembly delegation painted a stark picture of the region’s economic future as federal layoffs continue to impact Northern Virginia residents and businesses. The legislators shared their concerns during the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s General Assembly Breakfast on Thursday, March 20 at the National Industries for the Blind in Alexandria.
Majority Leader Charniele Herring, Senator Adam Ebbin, Delegate Alfonso Lopez, and Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker addressed the immediate economic challenges facing the region and discussed potential state responses to the federal workforce reductions.
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oin us for our free movie night @ AlexRenew Terrace!
Join us Saturday, May 16th for the Eisenhower Partnership Movie Night, presented by Burke and Herbert Mortgage! We will be showing the Emperors New Groove!
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited a local Head Start program to spotlight the department’s focus on nutrition and healthy eating.
The visit, which took place on Wednesday, March 19, coincides with National Nutrition Month. Kennedy is using this opportunity to reinforce HHS’s commitment to “Make America Healthy Again” by putting nutrition front and center for Head Start grantees.
A man’s body was discovered floating by the pier at Jones Point Park today in Old Town.
The Alexandria Police Department says that it is conducting a death investigation. A park security officer discovered the body near the shore just at around 12:15 p.m., according to APD dispatches.
The City of Alexandria is asking residents to share their thoughts on improving the Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skatepark, the city’s only skateboarding spot.
The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities has set up two events this month to hear what the community wants:
Tired of tipping? Smoking Kow BBQ on Duke Street recently stopped asking customers for tips.
That’s right—after ordering burnt ends, spare ribs, sweet potatoes, and cornbread, customers are no longer prompted to tip by the restaurant’s electronic payment system, and the tip jar has also been removed.
On Wednesday morning (March 19), cheering children honored the people who actually make Alexandria run at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School.
The event honoring essential workers marked the culmination of the fourth annual Alexandria City Essential Workers Appreciation Week.
