3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (321+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria has put a housing official with a record of creating and preserving thousands of homes in permanent charge of one of the city’s most closely watched challenges. City Manager James Parajon has appointed Aspasia Xypolia director of…...

5+ hour, 38+ min ago   (606+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — For decades, The Warehouse at 214 King St. has been one of those Old Town restaurants residents choose for important lunches, family celebrations and meals with out-of-town guests. But its longtime staying power has not insulated it from the…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (364+ words) Debby Critchley has been an integral part of The Zebra almost from the very beginning by taking on the mantle of Food Editor. She also creates the monthly Events Calendar and regularly contributes to our social media. Born in Chicago,…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (397+ words) The “Lost Buildings of Alexandria—Urban Renewal” walking tour begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Carlyle House Historic Park, 121 N. Fairfax St. The $20 tour focuses on the north side of the 300 through 500 blocks of King Street, along with portions…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (402+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria residents will be allowed to speak at Thursday night’s meeting on proposed changes to the city’s historic-preservation zoning rules—but not at a separate historic-design-guidelines meeting later this month. City planning staff issued corrected notices Tuesday after…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (249+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at City Hall, how Alexandria departments work together, or where residents can have a meaningful voice in local government? The City of Alexandria is now accepting applications for its Fall 2026 City…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (379+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria residents can mark the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 with more than remembrance this weekend. They can put their hands to work. A free National Day of Service will bring volunteers to Alexandria National Cemetery, 1450 Wilkes St., from 10 a.m....

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (441+ words) Alexandria, VA – Imagine walking into the soaring Atrium at Above ALX Community and finding yourself surrounded by pink. Pink gowns and jackets. Pink bow ties and shoes. Pink cocktails and decorations. Survivors, doctors, business owners, neighbors and friends — all gathered…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (328+ words) Alexandria, VA – To understand the significance of the Royal Restaurant, one must appreciate its past. The Royal Restaurant was founded by the Pikrallidas family in 1904 at 109 N. Royal St. Nephew Charlie Euripides joined the business and eventually became a partner....

6+ day, 5+ hour ago   (634+ words) ALEXANDRIA — On an ordinary day, Old Town’s historic homes offer their stories from the sidewalk: a graceful doorway, old brickwork, a garden wall and perhaps a glimpse of a courtyard hidden beyond a gate. On Saturday, Sept. 26, The Twig’s Historic…...