On Election Day, Old Town residents say homelessness on their streets points to an affordability problem national leaders must address.
The city isn’t giving away flu and COVID-19 vaccines and tests anymore. Here’s where residents can go and what each place charges.
Crews will start relining hundreds of sewer pipelines across Del Ray East this fall, a yearlong project that will bring water shutoffs, lane closures, and parking restrictions to neighborhoods east of Commonwealth...
George Washington Middle School parents are turning to NextDoor to express concerns about Mount Vernon Avenue. School says parents do not always follow the safety procedure set in place during drop off and pick up hours.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is kicking off on Nov. 21 with a 70% diverse vendor lineup. For small shops like Mahogany Books and Eliana Curated, the market has become a crucial boost in visibility and revenue.
Alyia Gaskins’ upcoming inauguration as Alexandria’s first black woman mayor marks racial progress. But policies, especially those affecting housing, still reflect Alexandria’s deep-rooted and troubled racial history.
An open house on Wednesday afternoon lets the public see renovations to aid unhoused persons in the region.
As rents continue to rise in Alexandria, the financial load on residents grows, pushing more households to the edge of eviction. Data from Alexandria city showed that Evictions in Alexandria are approaching pre-pandemic...
Residents feel hope amid a housing crisis as Alexandria continues to grapple with affordability and displacement
An exhibit at Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center blends art and technology and invites visitors to rethink their digital lives and the hidden risks of an interconnected world. In a unique fusion of technology...
Record numbers of visitors coming to enjoy Alexandria's unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy are up for this year.
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