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Creativity Within the Bounds is Behind Daniels Remodeling
Local husband-wife efforts are awarded.
Daniels Remodeling
Unusual and Quirky Items Sell at Area Gift Stores
Consignment shops and estate sale hubs in the Mount Vernon corridor.
Gift Shops
County Goes to Bat for River Farm in Mount Vernon
Move is for preservation but never say never.
River Farm
Springfield Town Center Reopens
The center is using all precautions in the midst of the pandemic.
Springfield Town Center
Community Embraces DRP Pizzeria in Belle Haven
Second DRP in Alexandria offers Northern Italian cuisine specialties.
DRP Pizzeria
Rustic Roads in the Area Get An Update
Preservation program highlights 20 more roads in Montgomery County.
Rustic Roads
Hot Summer Climate Flows into the Real Estate Market
With the pandemic shrinking, bidding wars are part of the house buying process.
Hot real estate market
Delivery Vehicles Are Everywhere
The quick-stop lifestyle could be here to stay.
Delivery trucks are not a new thing to area neighborhoods, but with the pandemic and the stay-at-home lifestyle many have adopted over the last 10 years, everyone delivers these days.
Park Goers Return to Burke Lake Park
Locals dotted the spaces on Memorial Day weekend as relief from the quarantine days.
Park opens Memorial Day
Au Pair Reunion in McLean
Wedding next year in Austria is next stop for the Hodge family.
Au pair reunion at the Hodges in McLean.
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book Hits Bestseller List
It’s not all about ‘likes’ and ‘views’ out there.
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book
Golfing at Burke Lake Gets Seniors Out
The Burke Lake Seniors Golf Club is about more than just playing a round of golf.
Burke Seniors Golf Club
Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
Famous cheesesteak sandwiches are focus for upcoming cooking show.
Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
HOV Lanes Closing on Weekends
Closures begin on Friday night, Sept. 13 and continue each weekend until late October.
To advance the fast track towards completion, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will be closing the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes every weekend starting on Friday nights and keeping them closed until Sunday afternoons in September and Monday mornings in October for 95 Express Lanes construction. These closures are scheduled to begin on Friday night, Sept. 13 and continue each weekend until late October. The lanes will be closed from just north of I-495 to Dumfries.
Chick-fil-A Coming to Kingstowne, Sooner or Later
Spot is picked but public meetings and COVID-19 are obstacles.
Kingstowne Chick-fil-A
Baking For Social Issues Sprouts in Alexandria
Sales from teen’s baked goods raise funds to fight racial injustices.
Racial Justice Bake Shop
Village Hardware Built Community and Solid Reputation
Long time owner is retiring but new owner vows to keep it the same.
Hardware store owner is retiring
Burke History Book is Published
Burke Historical Society spent over a year collecting stories and photos.
Burke History Book