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Chance for Snow Wednesday
Old Town Alexandria Patch
Feb 07Maybe Punxsutawney Phil was right in predicting six more weeks of winter. Temperatures Tuesday night will dip into the low to mid-30s before a wintry mix starts during the Wednesday morning rush hour. The precipitation should move out by the end of the... »
Signs Point to Blooming Sales for Northern Virginia Florists on Valentine’s Day
Old Town Alexandria Patch
Feb 06Burke floral designer Karen Promisel said last week she expects to see increased floral sales for Valentine’s Day this year. “I think people have learned to budget better and there is a little perk in the economy,” she noted. The National Retail Federa... »
Registration Now Open for The Lyceum’s History Camp for Kids
City Of AlexandriaNews
Feb 03The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, is now registering for its three-day camp for children ages 5 through 7. This mini-camp introduces children to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing, crafts, o... »
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed
Old Town Alexandria Patch Announcements
Feb 03Fairfax County’s Volunteer Solutions needs Meals on Wheels drivers in the Manchester Lakes area. Ensure older neighbors, who cannot prepare meals for themselves, receive a nutritious meal and a brief friendly visit. Volunteering is flexible and easy... »
Nominations for 2012 Salute to Women Awards
City Of AlexandriaNews
Feb 02Alexandria Commission for Women Seeks Nominations for 2012 Salute to Women Awards For Immediate Release: February 1, 2012 The Alexandria Commission for Women is seeking nominations for the 32nd AnnualSalute to Women Awards. The awards, which recognize ... »
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Old Town Theater sold, likely to become retail space
Greater Greater Washington
Jan 27by Catherine Moran The Old Town Theater in Alexandria closed its doors in early January and the King Street location will likely be rented out for retail, the former owner said. With the closing, go memories of a bygone era and the incredible potential... »
Friday News Bombs
The Parker-Gray Growl
Jan 27We live in interesting times, readers. Take a look at some of the breaking news from the last few days ...RecoveryAlexandria police were called yesterday to an abandoned home in Ft. Washington, Maryland as Prince George's County law enforcement officia... »
Society Fair Open
Alexandria Lifestyle
Jan 25The much anticipated Society Fair is now open. Society Fair is the creation of Restaurateurs Chef Cathal Armstrong and his wife and business partner Meshelle. The concept, according to the Old Town Patch, is a wine bar, demo kitchen, cafe, butcher s... »
DIY Inspiration from the MV Big Flea Shop ‘N Drop
DIY Del Ray
Jan 25The Mt. Vernon Big Flea is a huge fundraiser that benefits the Mt. Vernon Community School PTA located in Del Ray. The MV Big Flea takes place in May, but work is well underway to ensure a successful event, including a … Continue reading → »
Sugar and Champagne Affair
We Love DC
Jan 24chocolate custard, cocoa crumble with roasted banana ice cream @ Watershed- Washington, DC courtesy of Plantains & Kimchi It’s almost time for the Sugar and Champagne Affair — back next month for the eleventh year. As the name implies, Sugar and Champa... »