Alexandria, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Mount Vernon Mon. Feb 6 2023

New fusion eatery opens on Fort Belvoir

HarpaZo, located at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, features a mix of three cuisines.

Erika Christ Editor

New fusion eatery opens on Fort Belvoir

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Feb 3 2023

Mount Vernon High School names new head football coach

Isaiah Taylor, former head coach of Wicomico High School’s football team, was credited with turning around the school's football program.

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon High School names new head football coach

Erika Christ Editor

Alexandria Weather

Monday February 6

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

High: 50°

Low: 40°

Wind: 8 mph NNW

Chance of precipitation: 1%

Mount Vernon Thu. Feb 2 2023

ALDI to open at South Alex in early March

Details on a grand opening ceremony will become available closer to the store’s opening date.

Erika Christ Editor

ALDI to open at South Alex in early March

Erika Christ Editor

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Mount Vernon Wed. Feb 1 2023

LCAC partners with GMU on writing classes

The Lorton-based nonprofit aims to meet client preferences expressed during fall 2022 town halls.

Erika Christ Editor

LCAC partners with GMU on writing classes

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Mount Vernon Tue. Jan 31 2023

Military construction project wraps up along southern Richmond Highway corridor

Fort Belvoir replaced the water main that transports drinking water from Fairfax Water to the garrison.

Erika Christ Editor

Military construction project wraps up along southern Richmond Highway corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Sat. Jan 28 2023

Know your neighbors: George Washington Parke Custis

C-SPAN2 is airing an interview this weekend with a local writer/historian who wrote about a former resident of George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Erika Christ Editor

Know your neighbors: George Washington Parke Custis

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Mount Vernon Thu. Jan 26 2023

Belvoir Square Apartments to gain a dental practice

Located near Fort Belvoir, the luxury apartment complex's residential units are 95% occupied at present.

Erika Christ Editor

Belvoir Square Apartments to gain a dental practice

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Wed. Jan 25 2023

The Belhaven apartment complex starts leasing units

Located at Kings Crossing, the multifamily residential building will make units available in phases as construction is completed.

Erika Christ Editor

The Belhaven apartment complex starts leasing units

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. Jan 23 2023

Fort Belvoir holds Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony

Besides handling personnel issues, the Garrison Command Sergeant Major interacts regularly with community partners.

Erika Christ Editor

Fort Belvoir holds Relinquishment of Responsibility Ceremony

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Sun. Jan 22 2023

OMVHS renovation and reuse project edges closer to construction

The OMVHS construction contract is expected to be awarded in fall 2023 with work getting underway by year's end.

Erika Christ Editor

OMVHS renovation and reuse project edges closer to construction

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Jan 20 2023

PBS program to feature Mount Vernon area homes, attractions

"If You Lived Here" - Mount Vernon edition - will air Monday, Jan. 23.

Erika Christ Editor

PBS program to feature Mount Vernon area homes, attractions

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Thu. Jan 19 2023

Gum Springs leaders secure last-minute name swap for BRT stations

The former “Hybla Valley” station will now be known as “Gum Springs,” and the former “Gum Springs” station will become “Hybla Valley.”

Erika Christ Editor

Gum Springs leaders secure last-minute name swap for BRT stations

Erika Christ Editor

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