Just because it's getting cold out out doesn't mean your dining options are limited. Visit Alexandria has put together a list of dining options with heated outdoor patios - here are a few you can enjoy in our neighborhood and surrounding areas! Bon appetit!
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Share your job opportunities on the Chamber ALX job board!
On the membership news page, you can view job listings from businesses, non-profits, and local government agencies. Listings link directly to the posting companies' website to ensure information around a particular opening is up-to-date.
The Alexandria City Council is seeking applicants to fill the eight vacancies for the Independent Community Policing Review Board. These will be the inaugural appointments for this newly approved board.
Operation Elf is a community service holiday project for the families of incarcerated inmates.The Sheriff’s Office collects toys and gift cards for the children of incarcerated parents. Since the holiday season is quickly approaching, we have started seeking donations for our Operation Elf Program.
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Experience Alexandria’s biggest shopping week of the year, the second annual Alexandria Shop Small Week from November 26 to December 2nd.
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The City invites the community to join Mayor Justin Wilson and a host of friends to welcome back the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 20, at 6PM in Market Square (301 King St.).
The 15th Annual Alexandria Film Festival will be held November 11 - November 14. The Alexandria Film Festival will take place as a hybrid event—virtual, with some in person events.
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40% of the construction for the Eisenhower Widening Project has been completed.
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The Alexandria Choral Society is delighted to announce our return to live performances with our new Snow Globe Series, which is a collection of outdoor, pop-up style performances around Alexandria. Performances will feature winter and holiday themed repertoire. Performances are free and open to the public, with donations accepted.
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The Pandemic has caused havoc on many small businesses. Please consider remembering those in Carlyle that could use your support to help them make it through this. This month’s spotlight is on Italian Gourmet Deli at 500 John Carlyle Street.
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Save the date! The Old Town Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show will be held in John Carlyle Square Park on December 11, 2021 from 11AM to 4PM. Just in time for the holidays! Come check off your shopping list! From arts and crafts to jewelry and baked goods, to body and hair care, our vendors have everything you wish to surprise your loved ones with! Happy Shopping!
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Alexandria's Carlyle Crossing development continues to progress as the first of three apartment communities has begun pre-leasing for the fall. One of the main draws of the development is the opening of the Wegmans grocery store in spring 2022. Residents of Reese will be able to access the Wegmans on the ground floor of their building. Carlyle Crossing will be a mixed-use development with 1.7 million square feet.
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On Saturday, October 2 at 6PM, come get to know your extended-neighbors at Eisenhower Partnership! Drink to live music in beautiful Fall weather. We'll be at an amazing venue, the Garden at Building Momentum, right by the Van Dorn Metro.
Ready to be inspired? There are still a few tickets left to the TEDx event from 1-5PM, just before the Oktoberfest, all at the same great location.
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If you or someone you know are looking for an exciting job opportunity in Alexandria, check out these great opportunities .
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AlexRenew is seeking the community’s input to name its 250-ton tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the RiverRenew program.
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Commuter Connections hosts Car Free Day in the Washington, DC region on September 22nd to bring awareness to the benefits of travel options such as transit, bicycling and walking; and also telework for people who can work from home. Carpooling and vanpooling count too, we call that “car-lite” since they are both lighter on the wallet and the environment than driving alone in a car.
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On September 5, 2021, DASH will be launching the New DASH Network, which represents the first phase of the Alexandria Transit Vision (ATV). The new network will be highlighted by a series of frequent, all-day bus lines with buses running every 15 minutes or better, all day, seven days per week in Old Town, the West End, Parkfairfax, Arlandria, Potomac Yard, and the King Street Corridor.
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Howard Alan Events is thrilled to host the 19th Annual Alexandria Old Town Art Festival in John Carlyle Square Park, September 18-19 from 10AM-5PM, rain or shine.