Mary Wadland

For just a few fleeting minutes at dawn, the rising sun will shine perfectly through the artwork’s towering words—just as artist Alicia Eggert intended.

ALEXANDRIA, VA - It started with a simple post in the Alexandria Dining Facebook group. Twenty-four hours later, it has exploded to more than 42,000

A Facebook reader asked what makes the phenomenon special. The answer is why it's still worth setting your alarm clock

Longtime Mount Vernon member Susan Hahn shares her front-row view of the Patrouille de France tribute to the enduring friendship between France and the United States.

Matt & Tony's team opens second Mount Vernon Avenue restaurant, bringing a chef-driven concept and another investment in the neighborhood

Bishop Ireton rising senior Jason Day smiles proudly after winning the National Elite Boys 2-Mile Championship at the 2026 Adidas Outdoor Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina. Day fought off a late challenge in the final stretch to claim the national title against a field of elite high school distance runners from across the country. Photo courtesy of Bishop Ireton High School.

ALEXANDRIA, VA - If you hear an unfamiliar roar overhead this week, don't be alarmed. A stealth bomber is coming to Washington. So are fighter jets,

Virginia American Water's project on West Reed Avenue will improve water reliability while highlighting one of the city's most vibrant communities.

More military aircraft are expected over the Potomac as Freedom 250's Great American State Fair opens on the National Mall.

The property at 1 Prince Street, adjacent to Alexandria’s Waterfront Park, is under contract by the United States Maritime Foundation, which hopes to build what could become the nation’s first National Maritime Museum. The proposed museum would celebrate America’s maritime heritage and could one day provide a permanent home for the Tall Ship Providence. Photo by Lucelle O’Flaherty for The Zebra Press.