2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (227+ words) Mobius Records is opening shop in Del Ray this Saturday (Sept. 12). The new record store by Neighborhood Restaurant Group replaces Mulberry Lane Play Café at 2016 Mount Vernon Avenue, and will be one block away from Crooked Beat Records, which plans…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (369+ words) What a summer it’s been for tourism in Alexandria. With tourism boosted by America’s 250th birthday celebration and Alexandria’s participation in a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” hosting a World Cup team, Visit Alexandria CEO Todd O’Leary and staff reported to City Council on Tuesday…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (191+ words) The acting director of Alexandria’s Office of Housing has been chosen to fill the permanent role. City Manager Jim Parajon appointed Aspasia Xypolia as director of the Office of Housing, the city announced today (Sept. 10). The city had conducted a…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (584+ words) Alexandria is looking for ways to relieve businesses from the years-long renovation impacts of City Hall and Market Square in Old Town. With parking temporarily halted on the streets next to the property at 301 King Street, sidewalks closed and the…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (171+ words) Office vacancies are trending down in Alexandria, although Old Town and Old Town North are going against the trend. That’s according to the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership’s Mid-Year Market Report released Tuesday (Sept. 8) looking at commercial real estate trends for…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (914+ words) Alexandria’s jobless rate was stable year over year in new data but remains elevated compared to levels recorded before the Trump administration’s federal government downsizing began. A total of 96,600 city residents were counted as employed in the civilian workforce in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (145+ words) Sintara Thai Wellness is now open in Del Ray, bringing a new destination for massage, skincare and relaxation to the Alexandria community. Designed as a quiet retreat in the heart of Del Ray, Sintara combines traditional Thai wellness with a…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (614+ words) Despite a year-over-year decline, median Alexandria apartment costs remain 15% above pre-pandemic rates and 26% higher than the mid-Covid low, according to new data. August’s median city rental rates were $2,019 for one-bedroom units, $2,481 for two bedrooms and $2,205 overall, according to figures reported…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (225+ words) This recurring Most and Least Expensive Home feature is sponsored by Adrianna Vallario of Compass. Based in Alexandria, VA, Adrianna is more than just a Real Estate Agent – she is a trusted advisor, relocation expert, and community advocate. In the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (345+ words) Alexandria has seen a drop in citywide employment since the start of the second Trump administration. Total employment reported in the city by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the first quarter of 2026 was 79,000, down 2.6% from the first quarter of…...