Scooter Safety Under the Microscope
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
Increasing Access to African American Collections
Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant
Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant
Fort Hunt as WWII POW Camp Captures Alexandria’s Interest
This story by Christopher Ulrich appeared in August, 1985
Tax Free Weekend
Old Town retailers add to sales tax holiday.
As Virginia’s annual tax-free weekend approaches Aug. 2-4, more than 30 retailers in Old Town will participate by covering the sales tax on all purchases including those items not usually part of the sales tax holiday.
Friendship Firehouse Festival
Historic fire company celebrates 250 years.
A celebration of the 250th anniversary of Alexandria’s Friendship Fire Company will be on full display at the upcoming Friendship Firehouse Festival Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 100 block of South Alfred Street.
Creative Vision
Van Landingham celebrated for Torpedo Factory transformation.
Marian Van Landingham, a former Virginia State Delegate and champion of the arts, was celebrated at her home in Old Town July 13 as the driving force behind transforming the Torpedo Factory into a nationally recognized art center 50 years ago.
‘The Lost Weekend’
Local gallery hosts Lennon exhibit.
Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club were special guests July 19 at the Nepenthe Gallery for an exhibit by photographer May Pang, who showcased her candid photographs of John Lennon.
Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name
Now the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, still a chapter of the National Audubon Society.
Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name
Rewarding Housing Innovation
Biden administration grants $3.5 million to boost regional affordable housing efforts.
Biden administration grants $3.5 million to boost regional affordable housing efforts.
Calling all Older Adults 60+
Register Now for the Fall Senior Academy Sessions Begin Wednesday, Sept. 4
Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and the City of Alexandria are gearing up for the fall academies for Alexandria residents and employees. SSA is excited to offer the Senior Academy to Alexandria residents and employees 60 and older starting on Wednesday, Sept. 4.
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