Capital Harvest on the Plaza
• April 22, 2025

Our weekly market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of fresh foods and artisanal goods. The market’s mission is to foster a sense of community, stimulate economic development […]

Simmie Knox: Selected Works
• February 19, 2025

The Kreeger Museum is pleased to present Simmie Knox: Selected Works, on view from February 15th through April 26th, 2025. Works on view include three abstract paintings from 1970 and […]

The U.S. Air Force Band presents Jazz Heritage Series featuring Conrad Herwig
• February 7, 2025

Join the Airmen of Note for the kick off of this year’s Jazz Heritage Series featuring Conrad Herwig! A New York-based trombonist acclaimed for his Latin jazz interpretations, Mr. Herwig […]

Deal to Move Caps, Wizards Strikes Blow to Mayor’s Downtown Plans
• December 14, 2023

A dueling set of press conferences on either side of the Potomac yesterday – one from Potomac Yard, Alexandria, featuring Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) with Ted Leonsis, owner of […]

Parade Honoring George Washington Returns to Alexandria (photos)
• February 22, 2022

After a two-year hiatus, the 2022 edition of the George Washington Birthday Parade returned to the streets of Old Town Alexandria on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 21. Taking advantage of unseasonably […]

2nd Annual Old Town Cocktail Week
• September 2, 2021

The 2nd annual Old Town Cocktail week is set to take place September 10-19 throughout Old Town Alexandria.  Old Town Alexandria has a vivacious and growing cocktail community that has […]

Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday in Alexandria (photos)
• February 18, 2020

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson and Town Crier Ben Fiore-Walker were joined on the parade’s reviewing stand by George and Martha Washington themselves.

Weekend Round Up May 16, 2019
• May 16, 2019

On Sunday, canal mules Dolly and Eva will munch hay in Fish Market Square, vintage cars will gleam on King Street and bands will play on porches in Southeast D.C.

Weekend Round Up April 4, 2019
• April 4, 2019

“Petalpalooza” puts a cherry on top with Saturday-night fireworks on the Southwest waterfront. Also that night, the American University Museum opens its spring exhibitions.

Green’s the Thing at Alexandria St. Patrick’s Parade (photos)
• March 4, 2019

The Ballyshaners, a nonprofit organization that promotes Irish heritage in Alexandria, organizes and hosts the annual event, one of the earliest St. Patrick’s parades in the nation.