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.
A new Old Town Alexandria project aims to address flooding in the area through proper wastewater management to clean the Potomac.
Artists are protesting a new re-jurying process that aims to revitalize and modernize Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory. Artists protest a plan to revitalize Alexandria’s Torpedo Factory Art Center, saying the city’s...
State funding and a city-wide push for sustainability is increasing the number of electric buses on the road. Analyses of DASH and ACPS help show what’s to come.
Ending the five month long search, Alexandria City Council voted 5-1 to appoint James Parajon, deputy city manager of Arlington, Texas, as the next city manager.
Alexandria City Council passed an ordinance to solicit and grant a broadcast network franchise to provide broadband services to residents by using the city’s right-of-way.
Just three days before historic flooding, Alexandria City Council approved $60 million in grant applications to go toward the Waterfront Flood Mitigation Project.
Alexandria City Council voted to permanently close the 100 block of King Street between Lee Street and Union Street to vehicular traffic. Some residents are concerned the closure may have negative consequences on the...
A 5-cent plastic bag tax will take effect in just two months. The tax sets out to reduce plastic bag usage.
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