Alexandria Living Magazine

01/09/2026

Get ready to shop!

Get ready to shop! More than 40 independent boutiques in Alexandria will participate.

01/08/2026

Sen. Adam Ebbin announced his resignation today to join the Spanberger Administration. A special election could be held as early as Feb. 10 to elect a new Senator from the 39th District. The district includes Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax County.

Stay tuned for news of a special election to elect a new Senator from the 39th District, possibly as soon as Feb. 10.

01/07/2026

The Alexandria Office of Housing is highlighting affordable rentals:

The Alexandria Office of Housing is highlighting affordable rentals.

01/06/2026

One Alexandria runner’s observations on a Taco Bell-themed marathon that started in Old Town:

An Alexandrian runner marvels at a recent marathon that required stops at nine Taco Bells...and contemplates participating next year.

01/02/2026

Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week will soon be here!

More than 80 restaurants are participating this year in Alexandria Winter Restaurant Week.

01/01/2026

According to a poll published by USA Today, most people take their Christmas tree down the first week of January. When do you take down your Christmas Tree? Day after Christmas? New Year's Day? First week of January? Or later?

12/27/2025

Get ready for New Year’s Eve in Alexandria:

There will be two fireworks displays on Dec. 31 in Old Town Alexandria.

12/24/2025

Happening today, Christmas Eve, in Alexandria!

Santa, Mrs. Claus and his merry crew will once again visit historic Alexandria.

12/23/2025

A lottery is now open for those who wish to attend the upcoming inauguration for Abigail Spanberger:

The theme for the Inauguration of the 75th Governor of Virginia, “United for Virginia’s Future."

12/21/2025

Restaurant Week and more coming up in the new year in Alexandria!

A new perfume boutique, Winter Restaurant Week and more are just around the corner!

12/18/2025

The Virginia Treasury may have your missing funds waiting for you:

Utility deposits, insurance proceeds, stocks, bonds, dividends — find out if you're owed unclaimed property.

12/18/2025

Have you had a chance to try some of these new restaurants that have opened in the past year in Alexandria?

Here's a look at recent openings and new restaurant and coffee shops we're looking forward to in Alexandria.