Brandon Byrd outside Goodie's Frozen Custard and Treats at 200 Commerce Street in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)
It’s been another busy week in Alexandria, but restaurant rankings never fail to land the top spots.
Washingtonian listed two Alexandria eateries as among the best dessert spots in the region: Thompson Italian’s (1024 King Street) olive-oil cake and the “big apple” at Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats (200 Commerce Street).
North Potomac Yard Park (image via City of Alexandria)
A new park extension will be officially opening next weekend in the Potomac Yard neighborhood.
Mayor Justin Wilson and members of the City Council are set to attend an opening of North Potomac Yard Park (3601 University Drive) on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8-9 a.m.
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%.
Students get on school buses at Alexandria City High School's Minnie Howard Campus (staff photo by James Cullum
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of approximately 68 degrees, accompanied by a west wind ranging from 5 to 7 mph. As the night rolls in, the sky will remain clear, with the temperature dropping to an estimated low of 49 degrees while a southwest wind blows at about 6 mph.
Revolutionary Fitness is a semi-private strength and longevity training studio for adults 50+ at 215 N. Payne St. in Old Town. Registration for its 21-day Fall Into Fitness program closes this Saturday, October 31. Two spots remain.
The program is built for adults who never trained seriously, haven’t trained in years, or keep starting programs that don’t stick. Members get:
Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and support our upcoming World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims.
World Day of Remembrance is an annual event where we honor those whose lives were prematurely ended after being struck by a person driving. This year is particularly painful and sad as we think about the recent death of a 13-year-old Frost middle school student who was struck and killed by a person driving a truck on Pickett Road. We will also honor the nearly 30 other people (as of today’s date) who have been killed on Northern Virginia streets while, walking, biking, or rolling since last year’s day of remembrance.
The review praised the atmosphere of the Van Dorn Shopping Center restaurant, the awaze tibs (a meat stew dish), and the hart work of owner Firehiwot Bireka.
Nonprofit shop Ten Thousand Villages (915 King Street) recently celebrated 30 years in Old Town.
The shop offers fair trade goods from over 35 countries made by international artisans with fair trade, meaning artisans receive fair prices for their work.
The Franklin P. Backus Courthouse in Alexandria (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
A Del Ray man who shot his ex in the leg with a 20-gauge shotgun was found not guilty of aggravated malicious wounding today.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict today (Thursday) in the case Jovan Saunders, who shot the mother of his child in the leg with a shotgun at his home on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 20, 2023. He was also found not guilty of use of a firearm in commission of a malicious wounding.
Oysters at Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant (photo via Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant/Facebook)
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, October 4, through Sunday, October 6, 2024.
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Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (September 2024).