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Alexandria: City Celebrates 266th Birthday
ASO, fireworks highlight festivities.
The City of Alexandria celebrated its 266th birthday July 11 as more than 15,000 people enjoyed food, music and fireworks at Oronoco Bay Park.
Chamber CEO Retires
Search to replace John Long begins.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce released a statement June 1 announcing the retirement of President and CEO John Long. Long has been with the Alexandria chamber since March of 2012 and he retires after 25 years as an executive with chambers of commerce around the country.
Chamber Salutes New Chairman
United Way's Haggerty takes the helm for 2014.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed United Way Worldwide Chief Operating Officer Joseph V. Haggerty as its 2014 Chairman of the Board at the Chairman's Community Reception Jan. 23.
Kaine Among Boys and Girls Club Gala Honorees
Benefit to be held February 10
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will be among those honored Feb. 10 at this year’s Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys and Girls Club annual fundraiser.
Office of Historic Alexandria Wins Online Voting State Grant
$4,000 to help with conservation of 1858 Prettyman Hose Carriage.
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Got Drugs?
City holds Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Alexandria held its National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 24 with members of the Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Sheriff’s Office staffing special collection sites across the city.
‘Every Second Counts’ in Alexandria
Wreath-laying, open house to close out National Fire Prevention Week.
Praising ‘Dementia-Friendly Alexandria’ Initiative
Initiative aims to educate community and support caregivers.
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Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Host Redskins Night
Roy Jefferson is featured speaker Oct. 20.
Famed Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson will be the featured speaker at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club’s annual Redskins Night Oct. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
Play On: ASO Trio Serenades Goodwin House Residents
Residents of Goodwin House Alexandria were treated to a special performance by members of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra during a May 7 musical program led by ASO Music Director James Ross.
License to Chill in Alexandria
Residents enjoy first snow of the season
It wasn’t Snowmageddon, but when snow fell on the area Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, it was the most snow the region has seen since 2018.
Sips For Saints in Alexandria
Rotary Central holds fundraiser for local charities just before group restrictions.
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Ivanka Trump Visits Children in Alexandria
Boys & Girls Club’s 9-11 event focused on emergency preparedness.