2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (544+ words) We have a Labor Day Weekend guide and giveaway to get you looking forward to soaking up the last days of summer! It’s crazy to think about, but summer will be over before we know it. Fortunately, we have a…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (147+ words) Sep. 24, 2026 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Created by Charles Magnus, courtesy of the Library of Congress Bird's eye view of Alexandria, VA This walking tour will begin and end in Old Town Alexandria. Ability Level: moderate due to terrain. The tour will be over…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (244+ words) Every ticket purchased supports Seaport's mission to provide carpentry, boatbuilding, and life skills to young adults to build brighter futures. The Alexandria Seaport Foundation welcomes visitors during Alexandria's Sails on the Potomac event. Neighbors, friends, and visitors braved the heat…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (749+ words) Renovations are underway to update the 153-year-old building with state-of-the art geothermal energy. Screen shot of construction time-lapse courtesy of City of Alexandria. Alexandria City Hall and Market Square undergo renovations. As Alexandrians find their way to relocated local government…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (189+ words) Alexandria is encouraging residents to purchase an ALX 250 garden flag. Historic Alexandria is encouraging residents and businesses to show their local 250th spirit by adorning their gardens with Alexandria’s very own America250 garden flag and joining the citywide Plant for America250 initiative. In…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (270+ words) Alexandria will celebrate the new kayak launch at Four Mile Run Park Saturday, May 9. Image courtesy of City of Alexandria. The Four Mile Run Park Kayak Launch is now open, giving the community its first fully ADA-accessible way to get…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (112+ words) A new 32-unit townhome community is slated near King Street and the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria. Courtesy of EYA, LLC and Simpson Development Renderings of 333 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria. “333 N Fairfax is a strong example of our disciplined approach to…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (188+ words) The city's housing director is retiring after 20 years of service advancing affordable housing and community development in Alexandria. The City of Alexandria announces that Helen S. McIlvaine, Director of the Office of Housing, will retire on April 30, 2026, after 20 years of service…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (17+ words) Alexandria Living Magazine...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago   (116+ words) Alexandria Living Magazine Architecture Walking Tour marketing - 1 Alexandria has grown from a small town in the 18th century to a bustling small city in the 21st century. Join us for a tour of Alexandria as we explore looking at the various Architecture…...