Mary Wadland

Floodwater fills the 100 block of King Street in Old Town Alexandria during a previous flooding incident in 2019. Photo: Lucelle O’Flaherty

The annual ACPS Backpack & School Supply Drive is underway through Aug. 10, and every backpack, notebook and pencil donated helps a local student start the school year ready to learn.

The free waterfront celebration will feature the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, live music, birthday cupcakes and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks finale.

New public tool gives Alexandria residents another way to check river conditions before heading onto the Potomac.

Bring a bag of groceries to the Fill the Truck food drive at the Del Ray Farmers Market

The nonpartisan civic organization is planning its 2026–2027 programs, with topics and speakers to be announced soon

Early-bird pricing ends July 31 for one of Old Town’s most anticipated annual traditions.

Canadian wildfire smoke has drifted into Northern Virginia, creating very unhealthy air quality and prompting officials to urge everyone—not just sensitive groups—to limit time outdoors.

The beloved band canceled its July 17 waterfront performance as Canadian wildfire smoke pushed Alexandria’s air quality into the “very unhealthy” range. Another concert is planned for Aug. 21.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church donated $41,100 to eliminate student lunch debt across Alexandria City Public Schools, a gift expected to help approximately 820 local families.