🌱 Patch AM: Del Ray Poetry Reading and 13 more events

Also, don’t miss Blithe Spirit on the Del Ray Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Del Ray Poetry Reading and 13 more events

You won’t want to miss Blithe Spirit on the Del Ray Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Nature Journaling Club Sat August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated and 11 more events

Also, don’t miss Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary on the Del Ray Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Nature Journaling Club Sat August 29 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated and 12 more events

And check out Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary on the Del Ray Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How a small Braddock Road track fire disrupted nearby Metro service

Coming up on the Del Ray Patch calendar: Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary

🌱 Patch AM: Why Del Ray may be seeing fewer spotted lanternflies than neighbors

Make time for Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary on the Del Ray Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How bad are spotted lanternflies in Del Ray compared to neighbors?

Also check out We are Hiring! Registered Nurses and LPNs on the Del Ray Patch calendar

From Crisis Calls To Community Care: Local Sergeant Earns Statewide Honor For Going The Extra Mile

Sgt. Cassandra Branch’s dedication includes training new deputies, leading the Honor Guard and volunteering to help people with vision loss.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

Personalized Dementia Prevention & Care from Sunday Health

Sunday Health’s clinicians help patients assess their cognition and manage their risk with a personalized plan to protect their memory.

Holiday gift guide for people living with Alzheimer’s, other dementias

Alzheimer’s Association resource also offers gift suggestions for caregivers

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

More than 11 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's of other dementias.

Improving Pain Management and Recovery for Mastectomy Patients

Learn how Dr. Willey provides her mastectomy patients with non-opioid pain management options

Concert To Benefit Del Ray School of Music Owner Battling Cancer

Local bands will participate in a concert to benefit Del Ray School of Music owner Steve Attix as he battles cancer.

Heart Of Del Ray 2024 Award Nominees Announced

The public can vote for the annual Heart of Del Ray award, which goes to the business representing the "heart and soul" of Del Ray.

TikTok School Threat | Arena Opposition | Confederate Names: VA News

Casino Location Eyed | Fatal Fall In Cave | Chick-fil-A Fire | Teacher Sex Crime | Campus Opening Delay | Dog Stabbing | New Weekend Rail

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Moves Opening Date For First Building

Virginia Tech announced the opening of its first academic building will be later due to construction delays.

Proposed Arena Prompts Sports Authority, Transportation Discussions

Two upcoming actions on the arena are the General Assembly's discussions on a sports authority and release of a state transportation study.

Potomac Yard Arena Proposal: Coalition Opposes, Town Hall Planned

In the wake of a proposal for a Washington Capitals and Wizards arena in Potomac Yard, a coalition is expressing concerns.

Arena, Dog Poisoning Attempt, Metro Opens: Top Del Ray News Of 2023

Top news of 2023 included Del Ray fatal stabbing, development progress, new businesses, speed cameras, mayoral race, and Zoning for Housing.

Difference Makers In Del Ray Recognized With Star Awards

The Del Ray Business Association recognized individuals who have made a difference in the community with the annual Star Awards.

Majority Oppose Capitals, Wizards Arena In Alexandria: Patch Survey

Convenience, traffic and the impact on downtown DC were some of the factors readers opposed to the arena mentioned in Patch's survey.

Do You Support Capitals, Wizards Arena In Alexandria: Patch Survey

After a proposal to relocate the Washington Capitals and Wizards arena to Alexandria was announced, we want to know your thoughts.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Halloween Parades, Bar Crawls, Haunted Trail

Oct. 27-29 weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: parades, trick-or-treating, various Halloween bar crawls, Bat Festival

Major Affordable Housing Development In Alexandria Breaks Ground

A future affordable housing development with 474 units will start construction in Alexandria's Arlandria neighborhood.

Sanitary Sewer Serving Del Ray To Get Major Renovations

Sanitary sewer work will get underway this fall to fix the system serving the Del Ray, Lynhaven, and Rosemont neighborhoods.

For 102-Year-Old Alexandria Woman, Hobbies Don't Have Age Limit

Between happy hour and trivia, there's plenty to enjoy about life as a centenarian for an Alexandria resident.

Carpenter's Shelter Plans Fundraiser With Tasting Competition

Carpenter's Shelter will host a fundraiser featuring a tasting competition with local restaurants and caterers.

Expanded Flood Mitigation Grant Eligibility Considered In Alexandria

The City of Alexandria could expand eligibility on which homeowners can receive grants for flood mitigation upgrades.

Latino Heritage Month Recognized With Alexandria Proclamation

Flags of Latin American countries will fly alongside the American flag for Latino Heritage Month in Alexandria.

Del Ray's Star Wars-Themed First Thursday Postponed To October

The final First Thursday event of the year is postponed due to the weather, but it will make an October comeback with "Revenge of the 5th."

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Labor Day Car Show, Virginia Scottish Games

Labor Day weekend happenings in NoVA, DC: Middle Eastern food festival, Labor Day Concert, Black Food and Wine Festival and Restaurant Week.

Alexandria, Arlington Remain Top Places For Apartment Construction

An apartment construction boom continues in Alexandria and Arlington, where demand is high for renting.

Star Wars-Themed First Thursday To Bring Stellar Fun To Del Ray

Travel to a galaxy far, far away as the world of Star Wars comes to Del Ray with the final First Thursday festival of 2023.

Zoning For Housing Reforms Process To Begin In Alexandria

Zoning recommendations to expand housing options will be presented in September with potential approval later in 2023.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: Cultural Food Fests, 60th March On Washington

Weekend happenings for Aug. 25-27 in NoVA, DC: $4 movie day, comic con, a police motorcycle rodeo, Fairfax Funky Flea and much more.

After Fatal Student Stabbing, Support For Youth Recommended

Recommendations to better support youth are underway in Alexandria. The effort stemmed from the 2022 off-campus stabbing death of a student.

NoVA, DC Weekend Events: 3 Fairs, Cardboard Boat Regatta, Bar Crawl

Weekend things to do Aug. 18-20 in NoVA, DC: restaurant week, crafts and kites festival, train and toy show, bourbon and beer festival.

Good Samaritans Attack | Dognappers Caught | Lightning Strike: VA News

First-Grade Shooting Suspect | MS-13 Ties to Crime Spree | Rabbits Butchered | Fugitive Shot By Cops | Cemetery's Confederate Removal

Fundraising Helps Alexandria Homicide Victim's Family Remain In Home

After a fundraiser was started for an Afghan interpreter for the Army killed in DC, his family has more stability.

Del Ray's Next First Thursday Is A Country Music Showdown

Get out your cowboy boots and hats. First Thursday will have a country music-themed street festival in August.

Alexandria Ranks In Top 50 Of Best Cities For Renters In U.S.

Alexandria's ranking as a best city for renters was helped by local economy factors, but its cost of living and housing was ranked low.

Refunds For Alexandria Water Utility Customers Expected

A state commission approved a lower increase for Alexandria's water utility, which means refunds are on the way.

Back in Business After the Blaze

ZIPS Dry Cleaners Rises Up from the Ashes following a February 2020 fire to resume offering garment care and related services to Alexandria