6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (384+ words) Old Town neighbors say a pending townhouse development application exemplifies why the city needs to better align the Board of Architectural Review process with development special use permit reviews. The BAR continues to consider a concept review of Merion Row…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (195+ words) The Alexandria Choral Society is returning for its 57th season next month, and offering a “pay-what-you-can” pricing model for its performances in the city. The suggested ticket price is $30 per show. The society’s season officially starts with Tapestry: A Festival of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (222+ words) An annual music festival is returning to Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood this month, and it’s all about the kids. Wilderness Kids Alexandria is hosting its fourth annual community music festival from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Pat…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (187+ words) ALXnow There’s something a little bit magical about picking up a foil for the first time — or drawing back a bow and watching your arrow fly true. It’s why fencing and archery have such a hold on kids and adults…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (320+ words) The Old Town North Alliance is one step closer to developing branding for the neighborhood’s new arts and cultural district. The alliance’s board of directors named three artists as finalists in the Old Town North Arts and Cultural District Banner…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (169+ words) 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave Carpenter’s 2026 Cook-Off | Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 from 12:00–3:00 PM The Carpenter’s Cook-Off brings our community of supporters to The Birchmere for an afternoon of exceptional local food and collective generosity. Guests can explore tastings from some of the DMV’s best…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (178+ words) The corner coffee shop. The family dentist. The realtor who knows every block. They’re a part of what makes Alexandria feel like home. The same neighbors who read ALXnow every day aren’t just part of the community, they’re looking to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (290+ words) Three Alexandria City Public Schools facilities that the School Board voted to rename will be dedicated in the next two months. In June, ACPS dedicated the Early Childhood Center’s courtyard as Owen’s Place. The name honors Owen Michael Wagner, the…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (277+ words) Alexandria nonprofits were among the 52 nonprofit recipients of nearly 1.3 million diapers and wipes from HomeAid National Capital Region’s latest donation drive. HomeAid, which builds housing and programming space for nonprofits serving the homeless, organized the 2026 Builders for Babies diaper drive…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (129+ words) A popular multicultural food festival is returning to Old Town at the end of the month. The 10th annual Around the World Cultural Food Festival will bring the flavors of 20 countries, live performances representing 12 countries and more than 100 artisan and craft…...