Alexandria Launches Plant Scavenger Hunt With Prizes Up For Grabs

The ALX Herbarium Hunt challenges residents to find and identify mystery plants growing in Alexandria parks throughout September.

Alexandria Nonprofits Receive Diapers, Baby Wipes Through Regional Donation Drive

Nearly 1.3 million diapers and wipes were distributed to nonprofits across the region through HomeAid's annual Builders for Babies program.

Four Mile Run Kayak Launch Washes Away After Storms: Report

The kayak launch, which first opened in December, was swept off its moorings after heavy rain.

Alexandria Residents Invited To Learn About EcoAmbassadors Climate Volunteer Program

Alexandria residents can learn about the EcoAmbassadors volunteer program at an Aug. 4 info session before applications close Aug. 31.

VA Rescuers Save Lives In Venezuela | Teen Charged In Fatal Crash | Corgis Race: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you might have missed over the weekend in Virginia.

Local Business Spotlight: TTR Sotheby's International Realty – Seward Realty Group

Delivering personalized service and luxury real estate expertise throughout Northern Virginia.

Local Business Spotlight: Medi-Weightloss

A medically supervised approach designed to help individuals achieve sustainable weight-loss goals.

Alexandria Housing Nonprofit Wins $73k Grant From DC Organization

Alexandria's Community Lodgings has been awarded a major grant from an area philanthropic organization.

VA Chef Wins 'Chopped' | Prosecutor Probed | Au Pair Affair Judge Retiring: VA News

FBI Raids Senate Leader's Office | Hantavirus | Kayaker Dies | Carnival Ride Accident | Redistricting Struck Down | Hospital Safety Grades

Amazon Layoffs Take Effect Across Virginia

The tech giant announced it would lay off hundreds of Virginia workers in January.

McDonald's Stabbing | Redistricting Latest | Man Assaults 6 Cops: VA News

2 Dozen Hurt In Bus Crash | Stomach Virus Surging | Cops Warn Of Jewelry Thieves | Teen Boy Shot Near Metro Station | Best Main Street

Grandma Charged In Abduction | Beavers Saved From Slaughter | Sex Assault On Trail: VA News

Ex Lt. Gov. Kills Wife, Self | Naked Burglar Arrest | Crash Kills 2nd Brother | Best VA Cities To Live | Swastika Vandalism | WNBA Draft

How Addiction Treatment Starts Near Alexandria VA: What People Should Expect First

Understanding the first steps—from initial evaluation to personalized treatment planning—so individuals can begin with confidence

Peeing On Laptop To Stop FBI | Stepfather Sex Offenses | Economic Stall Forecast: VA News

40 Girls Exploited | Super El Nino | Casino Bill Decided | Murder For Hire | 2 Lottery Winners | Groped In Store | Vest Protects Police Dog

24 Events To Take Care Of The Planet In Northern VA

From walking dogs up for adoption to a garden tour and creek cleanup, here are ways to take care of the planet and enjoy spring in NoVA.

3 Students Die In Crash | Sex Assault In Store | White House Easter Egg Roll Street Closures: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

Infant Beaten To Death | Video Of Nude Burglar | 3 Sex Assaults On Trails: VA News

New Charges In Arson | Data Center Loss In Court | Drunk Cop Arrest | Sauna Scuffle Over Phone Use | $1M Winner | No Spitting On The Deputy

Alexandria's Little Theatre Unveils 2026-27 Season

The Alexandria community theater said its 2026-27 lineup opens June 12 with “Still We Rise.” Here's how to get tickets.

13 Student Sex Assaults | Synthetic Urine Sales | Chemical Sprayed In BJ's Wholesale: VA News

Arrests In Basketball Slayings | 3 Sexual Battery Attacks On Trails | Rally For Casino Bill | Best Places To Live | Restaurant Burglaries

26 Can't-Miss Events This Spring In Northern VA

From Easter egg hunts and ballet, to walking dogs up for adoption and a garden tour, here are ways to enjoy spring in Northern Virginia.

Alexandria Hydrant Flushing Starts March 30: What To Know

Hydrant flushing in Alexandria starts March 30, which can mean residents may notice discolored water or lower water pressure at times.

Video In Meat Cleaver Attack | 'N-Word' Used At Food Hall | Nude Burglar Sketch: VA News

Coach Charged With Child Porn | Drone Nabs Peeping Suspect | Fireball In Sky | Patients Sexually Assaulted By Nurse | Casino Bill OKed

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Nude Burglar | 'He Killed All Of Us': Meat Cleaver Attacks | ODU Students Kill Shooter: VA News

Killed By Falling Tree | Card Skimmers In Stores | Fallen Soldier | 5 Shot On Basketball Court | Ex-Cop Suspected In Several Sexual Assaults

VA Soldier Killed In Kuwait Attack | $100K Lottery Win: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

Stranger Gropes Women On Train | Mall Shooting Victim Named | $245K Lotto Win: VA News

Videos Sought Of Fiery Crash | Son Shoots Father | Peak Cherry Blossom Dates | Bus Stop Attacker Sought | Fairfax Casino Bill Revised

Son Kills Father | Beltway Road Rage Slayings | Fiery Crash Kills 1: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

Meat Cleaver Slayings | Mom Kills 3 Family Members | Gas Explosion Aftermath: VA News

Child Sex Trafficker | Asian Store Owners Targeted In Burglaries | School Driver Charged In Death | Top Baby Names | Fairfax Casino Bill

Total Lunar Eclipse To Turn Moon Blood Red: How To Watch In VA

Virginia residents planning to catch the total lunar eclipse should set their alarm clocks and plan on getting up early to see it.

33 Can't-Miss Events This March In Northern VA

From St. Patrick's Day bar crawls and parades to a cat adoption event, here are ways to get out of the house in March in Northern Virginia.

Gunman At Mall, School | Appliance Explodes | Robert Duvall Mourned: VA Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Virginia.

16 Events In Northern VA That Have Nothing to Do With Valentine’s Day

From a visit to the National Mall, along with celebrations of George Washington, here are non-Valentine's Day events in Northern Virginia.

Source Of Fatal Listeria | Groomer Strangles Dog | Legendary QB Dies: VA News

Trump Exec Murder Plot | Monks For Peace | Au Pair Affair Verdict | Snowplow Driver Dies | Kennedy Center Closure | Fairfax Bridge Priority

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Alexandria? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Alexandria.

'6-7', Demure Top Banished Words List In VA For 2026, University Says

"It’s time for '6-7' to be 86’ed,” says a person who submitted the popular phrase to be banished in 2026.

Patch Editor In Northern Virginia Bids Farewell After 8+ Years

A Patch editor in Northern Virginia bids farewell after nearly nine years. Here are some of her favorite stories.

New Year’s Millionaire Raffle Winners Named From Northern Virginia

Some of the Virginia Lottery's $1 million and $100,000 winners in the New Year's Millionaire Raffle came from Northern Virginia.

Alexandria's Christ House Meets Increasing Demand For Meals Through Volunteers

Christ House, which hasn't missed evening meals for the homeless for 47 years, has met the demand for meals with strong volunteerism.

3-Year-Old Fatally Shot | Driver Returns To Body In Median | Road Rage Crash: VA News

$1M Lottery Winner | Slime Museum Plans | Delegate Named Finance Secretary | Fatal DUI Crash | $3.1M Given For Hunger Relief | Sale Shooting

Powerball Ticket Bought In Alexandria Wins $50K

While no one has yet won the Powerball jackpot estimated at $1.5 billion, a ticket from Alexandria has a runner-up prize.

More Affordable Units Planned With Approved Southwest Quadrant Redevelopment

A redevelopment of an Alfred Street Baptist Church-owned parcel will add more affordable units and allow current residents to return.

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.

Improving Pain Management and Recovery for Mastectomy Patients

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

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Daily Routines vs. Yearly Resolutions

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