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Founder Virginia Ali and her family celebrating the 58th Anniversary of Ben’s Chili Bowi in 2018. (Photo: Ben’s Chili Bowl)WASHINGTON, D.C. – The first recipient of the #SaveOurRestaurants initiative is…2 months ago
T.C. senior and QuestBridge Scholar Natnael Asegdew (Photo courtesy ACPS)ALEXANDRIA, VA-Two T.C. Williams High School seniors and their families have reason to be proud. Natnael Asegdew and Bridgette Adu-Wadier were…2 months ago
Lobster Roll at Haute Dogs. (Photo: Misha Enriquez for Visit Alexandria)ALEXANDRIA, VA – No matter who you are rooting for in this weekend’s big game, one thing you will want…2 months ago
Alexandria City Public Schools is out with dates when students can return to in-person learning twice per week, as the superintendent of Arlington County Public Schools said he will specify…2 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who stormed the U.S. Capitol while sporting face paint, no shirt and a furry hat with horns was moved to a jail in Virginia on…2 months ago
Cyber crime is at the forefront of headlines and horror stories about identity theft, fraud, and data breaches. As technology changes, so do the methods of criminals and scam artists.…2 months ago
Photo by Pierpaolo Riondato on UnsplashALEXANDRIA, VA-The Virginia Department of Social Services announced today that emergency benefits will continue for this month for households that are registered with the Supplemental…2 months ago
Photo by Raúl Nájera on UnsplashALEXANDRIA, VA-A new park, to be named Upland Park, will soon be coming to Alexandria’s West End. The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Activities…2 months ago
Two Years in a Row! Democracy Federal Credit Union. (Photo by James Cullum for The Zebra Press)Alexandria, VA– Congratulations to Democracy Federal Credit Union who was awarded with the 2020…2 months ago
Zebra file photoALEXANDRIA, VA-Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, a federal law will require all users of public transit to wear masks. Passengers without a mask will not be permitted on DASH…2 months ago
Stellina Pizzeria will open its second location in Shirlington, VA on February 12, 2021. (Photo: Rey Lopez)ALEXANDRIA, VA–Antonio Matarazzo, co-owner of Stellina Pizzeria in D.C., has a couple new…2 months ago
Pixabay photoALEXANDRIA, VA-Do you work as a nanny or house cleaner? If so, here’s some good news. Yesterday, the Virginia House of Delegates passed legislation that adds domestic workers to…2 months ago
Signature Theatre is Back and Better Than Ever By Sara Dudley Brown, Theatre Editor Tracy Lynn Olivera, Awa Sal Secko, and Katie Mariko Murray sing “You Could Drive a Person…2 months ago
The Amazon Helix is being proposed as the design for the Arlington, VA headquarters. (Photo: Amazon)ALEXANDRIA, VA – Amazon News released dazzling architectural renditions of their new Arlington headquarters calling…2 months ago
Local Business Association Represents Small, Locally-Owned Businesses In Alexandria Dr. Lauren FisherALEXANDRIA, VA – The Del Ray Business Association board elected Dr. Lauren Fisher president of the business group representing small, independent, and…2 months ago
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Being a homeowner is stressful because there’s often so much on your mind. You have to pay bills, keep up with lawn maintenance, and decorate. But perhaps…2 months ago
Unsplash photo by Anthony MetcalfeALEXANDRIA, VA-On Saturday, March 13, Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) will host the 2021 Virtual Annual Gala and Silent Auction from 6:30-8 p.m. Usually an in-person…2 months ago
Bloom/Carpenter's Shelter recognized for it's innovative supportive housing Alexandria, VA — The City of Alexandria’s Office of Housing has received the 2020 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award for its…2 months ago
With Black History Month celebrations now underway, Alexandria, Virginia, is highlighting multiple landmarks and events as part of the monthlong celebrations. On Monday, the Office of Historic Alexandria released all…2 months ago
ALEXANDRIA, VA One of the best things that any construction worker can have is a pickup truck. The ability to carry large loads and equipment around as needed is very…3 months ago
Alexandria, VA – The Del Ray Business Association kicked off the new year by launching the I LOVE DEL RAY campaign, highlighting ways the Alexandria community can safely support locally…3 months ago
(Photos courtesy of DRBA)Jason and Loren YatesAlexandria, VA – The Del Ray Business Association presented its annual Star Awards on Jan. 19, recognizing key individuals who have gone above and…3 months ago
How about diving into live Maine lobster with a side of creamed spinach smothered with Parmigiana (Photo courtesy of Ada’s on the River)Alexandria, VA – So much time has passed…3 months ago
Courtesy PhotoAlexandria, VA – Even with the pandemic, you can still enjoy Alexandria Restaurant Week at home. Restaurant Week is especially important to our Alexandria’s locally owned restaurants as times…3 months ago
Are you ready? Shovel? Salt? Toilet Paper? Alexandria, VA — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Alexandria area from Sunday, January 31, at 1 a.m.…3 months ago
Pixabay photo by PIRO4DALEXANDRIA, VA-On Jan. 21, President Biden signed an executive order aimed at protecting workers from COVID-19 exposure. In response, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has…3 months ago
ALEXANDRIA, VA When you drive twenty minutes south, you’ll arrive at the beautiful Mount Vernon estate, and chances are you’ll see an old fashion black smith’s shop. There is something…3 months ago
Ada’s on the River (Photo courtesy Visit Alexandria)ALEXANDRIA, VA-Yesterday, Visit Alexandria, the city’s tourism bureau, shared what’s new and exciting about Alexandria in 2021. There will be new art installations,…3 months ago
Manumission Tour at Edmonson Sisters Statue (Photo: Chris Cruz for Visit Alexandria)ALEXANDRIA, VA-In anticipation of Black History Month in February, Visit Alexandria today released information about a number of virtual…3 months ago
New 'Decision Matrix' released, in collaboration with Alexandria Health Department Photo courtesy ACPSALEXANDRIA, VA-Earlier today, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) released a wealth of information on the reopening of schools.…