There’s a big sale going on at the Bellies & Babies consignment shop in Del Ray, as the store’s last day is on Sunday (Dec. 15).
There’s still plenty of inventory, like kids and maternity clothing, gear, books, and shelving and racks, said store owner Lee Raynes.
It’s officially the holiday season in Del Ray.
On Sunday night, hundreds turned out for the lighting of the Del Ray Christmas tree and menorah at Pat Miller Square on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Del Ray’s Christmas tree and menorah lightings are just around the corner.
The annual event will be held at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (2311 Mount Vernon Avenue) on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m.
A U.S. Capitol Police motorcycle officer was injured in a crash in Del Ray Monday morning (Dec. 2).
The male officer sustained minor injuries in the crash and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, according to the Alexandria Police Department. There’s no word from APD on who hit who, and charges have not been filed at this time.
Pretty soon email inboxes won’t get those monthly newsletters from Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson. It’s the end of an era in the city, as Wilson leaves office in January.
Wilson is looking forward to it.
Susanna Sullivan, named “America’s fastest teacher” by Runner’s World, is the grand marshal of the 49th annual Alexandria Turkey Trot.
Sullivan is a sixth grade math teacher in Falls Church and five-time Turkey Trot winner (setting a course record three times). She’s also a world-class runner, finishing seventh in the Chicago Marathon this year (she was also the fastest American runner) and 10th in the London Marathon in 2023.
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin dedicated a fully-stocked laundry room at Mount Vernon Community School on Friday.
McLaurin launched the nonprofit “Terry’s Locker” earlier this year with the goal of helping kids not worry about wearing dirty clothes.
Thousands of runners, walkers and their dogs are expected to participate in the 49th annual Turkey Trot in Del Ray on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28.
The five-mile contest is touted as the “premier D.C. area Thanksgiving race” by the Del Ray Business Association. It started in 1975 with just 244 runners, and has since grown to 6,000+ participants.
The most festively decorated pop-up bar in Alexandria is returning this month.
It’s the fourth year in a row that “Joy on the Avenue” will open for the holidays at 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray.
After nearly three years of construction, Inova Health Center — Oakville will be unveiled in a ribbon cutting on Thursday (Oct. 31).
The $300 million Oakville Triangle project at the corner of Swann Avenue and Richmond Highway includes more than 1 million square feet of residential space dedicated to apartments and townhomes, the new 93,000-square-foot health center (400 Fannon Street) with a comprehensive emergency room and 55,000 square feet of retail.
The newest Burger of the Moment at Holy Cow Del Ray (2312 Mt Vernon Avenue) celebrates the NFL play that had everyone talking last night.
In a game last night against the Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a game-winning pass that was caught by wide receiver Noah Brown.
