In an event brimming with symbolism, the Republic of Korea’s ambassador to the United States The Honorable Cho Tae-yong visited the Korean Bell Garden in Vienna on Oct. 7, for a ceremonial tree ...

Whether seeking gym space, yoga classes, senior activities, afterschool programs or healthcare, area residents of all ages will find these offerings and much more at the Sully Community Center. The ...

Twenty five years ago Old Town Alexandria was a far different place. Garage parking in the core area cost $2 per day. The Small Mall was an eclectic shopping haven. The courtyard of the Holiday Inn ...

The national anthem at the 45th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards- (second-row from left ) Fire Chief John S. Butler of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department; Chief Kevin Davis of the Fairfax ...

The Potomac River Generating Station, a shuttered coal-fired power plant in North Old Town, has been sold to Hilco Redevelopment Partners and is slated for redevelopment in a move that city officials ...

The first time Alexandria veterinarian Dr. Holly Gill visited Haiti nearly 20 years ago, she vowed to return. Although the local veterinarian was eager to get back to her Northern Virginia practice, ...

The Living Legends of Alexandria, a 502(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has announced its 2025 class of honorees. This year’s honorees include notable individuals whose contributions have shaped the ...

It was a time for teasing at the annual Thanksgiving Day Potomac Hunt meet at the Kiplinger’s historic “Montevideo” on River Road. First, it was to cancel or not, due to a rainy weather forecast. “We ...

Vote for one. Three candidates appear on the ballot in the order they appear here. Candidates were asked for a brief bio and to tell us about one voter who tried to find common ground with them ...

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens held two celebrations on the evening of Oct. 20: a ribbon-cutting opening the Volgenau Conservatory; and a dedication of the dogwood tree planted in memory to the life of ...

The $20 million George Snyder Trail has been in Fairfax City’s plans for more than a decade and was approved by City Council more than a year ago. Spanning almost two miles – and including asphalt and ...

Retired Alexandria Police Lieutenant Mark Bergin is revealing how the badge shapes a police officer’s life. His debut novel, “Apprehension,” tells the story of Police Detective John Kelly, a ...