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...
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.
Noah Lyles, the world's fastest man and Olympic gold medalist, returned to his hometown of Alexandria for a hero's welcome
Putting Alexandria’s car theft into a broader perspective.
Arlington and Alexandria labor and trades employees ratified the first two union contracts since a new collective bargaining law took effect in 2021.
New county board members say the "missing middle" zoning plan needs to be reworked.
“Technology has been a godsend” for students signing-up to receive treatment from Hazel Health.
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