23+ hour, 44+ min ago  (145+ words) Good Friday evening, Alexandria. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 17, 2026. Here are today’s most-read articles: Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (261+ words) The fight to protect voting rights never ends, and right now, we’re witnessing a Jim-Crow-era effort from politicians and their billionaire friends to restrict our freedoms, silence our voices, and consolidate power. But in America, we choose our leaders. We…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (220+ words) Roy Priest, the former longtime CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority, has been named the interim CEO until a permanent successor is chosen, the organization announced this week. Priest was CEO of Alexandria’s public housing authority from 2006 to…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (593+ words) The Old Town Pub Crawl, a show with The Police drummer Stewart Copeland, historical tours and other events will keep Alexandrians busy throughout the weekend. After a Code Purple Air Quality Alert on Friday, conditions should somewhat improve for outdoor…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (319+ words) Nearly three months after a woman was killed crossing the street in Old Town North, a Lorton man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to yield to a pedestrian causing death. Tekaligne Shirko, 46, surrendered to the Alexandria Sheriff’s…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (229+ words) Meet Ginger, a petite pup seeking a quiet home to land in. This gentle dog at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria needs a patient family who will move at her pace until she gets comfortable. She enjoys snuggling up…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (140+ words) A man was injured when he accidentally discharged his gun Friday morning (July 17) inside a home in Old Town. The 66-year-old man called 911 around 6:15 a.m. to report that he was alone at home in the 300 block of Wilkes Street when he…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (163+ words) Fall is months away, which means peak season for Alexandria’s beloved running events. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a casual 5K participant, Alexandria has a variety of races that showcase scenic routes, strong community spirit and charity causes. Here are…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (331+ words) Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada is having more of an impact Friday in Alexandria and the D.C. region. Alexandria is under an Air Quality Alert Friday (July 17), Mayor Alyia Gaskins said in a social media update. According to AirNow…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (385+ words) The intestinal illness spreading in parts of the U.S. has been raising food safety concerns, but health authorities in Alexandria say there’s little cause for alarm locally. Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by a parasite believed to be linked to some…...