Cornerstone Craftsman, a local non-profit that provides local teens with instruction, tools and mentoring to work in skilled trades, is hosting a grand opening for a new facility on Eisenhower Avenue next month.
The new location is at 2111 Eisenhower Avenue. The grand opening is scheduled for noon on Feb. 28.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny conditions and a high of around 31 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind of 14 to 16 mph and gusts reaching 31 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 17 degrees. The northwest wind will decrease to 5 to 10 mph and shift to light west after midnight, with potential gusts up to 18 mph.
This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in the North Ridge area of Alexandria City, Adrianna is more than just a real estate agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate.In October 2026, 26 detached homes sold, 50 condos sold, and 41 townhomes sold. Detached home sales are down 40% when compared to the same time period last year, condos are down 52%, and townhomes are down 18%.
Most Expensive Detached Home Sales:
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If you have any questions about these listings, or are looking to make a move in the DMV, please contact Adrianna Vallario – Your Alexandria Real Estate Agent.
It’s about to get really cold in Alexandria.
Hazardous freezing temperatures are expected tonight and Wednesday morning, with wind chills “near zero degrees,” according to the National Weather Service.
Join artist Nora Naranjo Morse (Kha’p’o Owenge ([Santa Clara Pueblo]), creator of Always Becoming, and the community that cares for the museum’s ephemeral outdoor sculpture family, to learn about the project’s evolution over the past two decades, and what the future holds.
Learn about the art of clay, traditions of sustainability in Pueblo building techniques, and more. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly art activities, dance performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens, watch a short film, and multiple opportunities to hear from the artist, her family, and museum experts that have contributed to the care and revitalization of the sculptures.
A faulty point of sale (POS) system is the cause of the November fire that destroyed three businesses in the heart of Old Town, one of the business owner’s tells ALXnow.
No one was injured in the Nov. 17 blaze at 103. S. St. Asaph Street, but it shut down three local businesses — Friends to Lovers Bookstore, Madam Coco — Emporium and Everything Chocolate and the Little Birdies kids boutique.
If you are interested in learning more about Continuing Care Retirement Communities (also known as "Life Plan Communities"), whether for yourself or for a loved one, please join our free workshop on Wednesday, November 4 from 5:00-7:00 at the Arlington office of Long & Foster. We are hosting this workshop in conjunction with Lisa Bates of the Williamsburg Landing community, which is a particularly excellent model of the way these communities work, and one you may wish to consider!
– How do Continuing Care Retirement Communities work?
– What do they offer?
– How much do they cost, and what are the financial models offered?
– How do you how to evaluate them, and choose the one that's right for you?
– How do you make a plan for a move like this?
– How do you handle a lifetime's worth of possessions?
It’s Christmas for local government nerds: the annual City of Alexandria budget is almost upon us.
Alexandria said in a release that budget season is set to kick off on Tuesday, Feb. 25 with a presentation to Alexandria’s City Council.
Monday marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and, with it, there are several holiday closures planned around the city.
All City offices and Alexandria City Public Schools will be closed on Monday, as well the local courts.
Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!
❄️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered flurries later this afternoon, followed by sunny conditions and a high near 32 degrees. West winds will range from 8 to 11 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. Tonight, flurries will clear up before 9pm and give way to a mostly clear sky, with temperatures dropping to around 19 degrees. The northwest wind will persist at 13 to 15 mph, while gusts may reach 30 mph.
Early morning travelers take heed: the Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be opening around 4:45 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) morning.
The bridge opening is scheduled to take place before scheduled maintenance openings and will last for 15-20 minutes, according to the City of Alexandria.
Public school students across Virginia would soon be getting free breakfasts under a newly proposed bill by Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) and Sen. Danica Roem (D-30).
Bennett-Parker and Roem unsuccessfully tried to get free breakfast and lunch approved for students in the General Assembly’s 2024 session. With a $172 million pricetag, Bennett-Parker’s bill never made it out of the House Appropriations Committee.
