A Table Down the Street: The Royal We
Stopping by Royal Restaurant in Alexandria's Old Town North.
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Friday, October 23
Chamber ALX’s CareerCon Returns Nov. 7 With Free Career Panels, $4,000 in Scholarships
Students can meet pros in their field and learn the skills that never make the syllabus.
Thursday, October 22
Author Alexian Wines to Sign 'Letters to Lilly' at Sara Campbell in Old Town on Saturday
Business executive and author will hold a Q&A and book signing Saturday evening at the women's clothing boutique on Prince Street.
SSA raises $45k at Oktoberfest
SSA raises $45k at Oktoberfest.
Connecting with Cops Constructively
Coffee with a cop
Wednesday, October 21
Four Alexandria Restaurants Make Northern Virginia Magazine’s 50 Best List for 2026
A literary-themed Old Town dining room, a Del Ray pizzeria and two neighborhood favorites in the Alexandria part of Fairfax County earned spots on the annual ranking.
Report: Cooper’s Hawk Neapolitan Pizza Spot Could Land in Kingstowne
The Rome-born pizzeria, known for its tall, crown-like crust, would be the first in the D.C. area.
Honoring the Fallen
Firefighters remembered at Ivy Hill Cemetery.
Holiday Shopping Near Alexandria: Brooks Brothers and HOKA Open at Tanger National Harbor
Two new stores — and a third on the way — give Alexandria shoppers another reason to cross the Wilson Bridge this holiday season.
The Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide 11 District
The Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide
Tuesday, October 20
Alexandria Leaders Make the Washington Business Journal's 2026 'Power 250'
The Washington Business Journal released its "Power 250" list of the region's most influential business leaders on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Alexandria is well represented.
Local Mystery Author to Sign Books at Port City Brewing to Benefit the Mount Vernon Trail
John Adam Wasowicz will donate half of the evening's book sales from his new Old Town mystery, "Patriots Circle," to the Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Tickets on Sale for the Campagna Center's 55th Annual Taste of Scotland in Old Town Alexandria
The whisky-tasting fundraiser returns Friday, Dec. 4, kicking off Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend.
3 Pounds of Muscle in 3 Months. At Age 74.
Training just 30 minutes, once a week.
Alexandria's Rock 'n' Roll Legacy Rolls On: School of Rock Teens Play National Stage at CADCA Awards
The School of Rock Alexandria House Band performed at CADCA's 28th Annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner at National Harbor.
Monday, October 19
Alexandria Early Voting 2026: Deadlines, Hours and Where to Vote Before Nov. 3
Key dates for Alexandria voters: Friday, Oct. 23, to request a mail ballot or register; Saturday, Oct. 31, to vote early in person.
Sunday, October 18
Alexandria Picked for Bloomberg Housing Initiative to Speed Permits, Boost Backyard Homes
Up to $750,000 and national expertise aim to cut approval times in half and double accessory dwelling units within two years.
Goats, Ghouls and Edgar Allan Poe: Fun Things to Do in Alexandria Through November
From a floating pumpkin patch and a goat social in Del Ray to Halloween bar crawls on King Street and Edgar Allan Poe at The Lyceum, here’s what’s happening around Alexandria through November.
Saturday, October 17
Alexandria Home Prices Fall 11% in September as Sales Slow
The city's median sale price dropped to $660,000, even as prices rose across Northern Virginia as a whole, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.
Alexandria-Based Five Guys Takes Its Burger-Making Competition to Prime Video
A new five-part docuseries, "On The Line: The World Burger Games," follows Five Guys crew members from around the world to a $100,000 championship held just across the Potomac at MGM National Harbor.
British Chocolatier Hotel Chocolat Confirms Mid-November Opening in Old Town Alexandria
The luxury British brand, known for its 100-flavor “Wall of Chocolate,” is owned by the family company behind M&M's and Snickers, headquartered just up the road in McLean.
Ted's Bulletin and Honeymoon Chicken Are Coming to Carlyle Crossing: What to Know and What to Order
One D.C. restaurant group is opening two spots side by side on Mandeville Lane this fall: the all-day breakfast favorite famous for its house-made "pop tarts," and a Michelin-recognized fried chicken joint.
Friday, October 16
A Table Down the Street: The First Cup of Seoul
Twosome Place opens Saturday at 404 King Street, bringing its first American café from Seoul to Old Town.
Thursday, October 15
A 20-by-80-Foot Illusion Is Taking Shape Behind the Birchmere
Artist Patrick Kirwin is painting a trompe-l'œil brick warehouse on Rust Construction's shop, with a reveal planned for Thursday, Oct. 22.
Goodwin Living Breaks Ground on $360 million Seminary Road Senior Community in Alexandria’s West End
Goodwin House Seminary Road, with 257 residences, is already fully reserved three years before its planned 2029 opening.