1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (170+ 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 — Aug 14, 2026. Here are today’s most-read articles: Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (229+ words) If you’re staying in town this weekend, there’s plenty to look forward to from Alexandria’s lineup of events. Between the Summer Sidewalk Sale in Old Town, Bands & Brews in Del Ray and the ongoing Alexandria Restaurant Week across the city,…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (138+ words) An attack with scissors led to two arrests at the Van Dorn Street Metro station early Friday (Aug. 14). Metro Transit Police responded around 12:30 a.m. to a report of a potential stabbing at one of the station’s bus bays. A police investigation…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (152+ words) In a dog-friendly city like Alexandria, there’s no doubt it has plenty of green spaces and fenced-in dog parks to let your furry friend run and socialize with other dogs. Here are the nominees for “Best Dog Park in Alexandria…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (410+ words) Against the loud din of a crowded Atlas Brewery in Carlyle Crossing, a small group of self-described cartography nerds opened the first gathering of the Alexandria Map Society in late July. The group is being organized by Alexandria resident Andrew…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (159+ words) Between dives with no frills and modern outposts with crafty cocktail options, Alexandria is abundant with bars that locals and visitors tend to frequent. With the help of ALXnow readers through a Reader’s Choice Poll, we’ve rounded up the best…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (203+ words) Meet Onyx, who’s proving three legs is enough to still live the fun life of a dog. This 5-year-old at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is affectionately described as a “tripod” since he recently had one rear leg removed....

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (272+ words) Alexandria Restaurant Week Begins Today — “Alexandria Restaurant Week, held twice a year in January and August, will be held over 10 days from Friday, Aug. 14 to Sunday, Aug. 23. Full-service restaurants will serve prix fixe dinner menus at $35, $45 or $55 per person, and…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (130+ words) Good Thursday 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 — Aug 13, 2026. Here are today’s most-read articles: Here is what’s going on Friday in…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (683+ words) Home sales and average sales prices across Alexandria showed year-over-year stability in July, according to new data, but the figures point to potential softening. A total of 170 properties went to closing last month, down slightly from 174 in July 2025. That’s according…...