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Alexandria festival offers family-friendly New Year’s Eve, fireworks
For those looking to celebrate the New Year with the whole family, and also enjoy a fireworks show, the annual New Year’s Eve festival in Alexandria could do the trick.
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Small businesses offer space and breaks to furloughed federal workers
Local businesses are offering free classes and stress-relieving deals to thousands of area federal employees even as they feel some of the brunt of the shutdown.
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Controversial Old Town Alexandria park gets a new name
It’s been an ongoing controversy for the park initially named after Colonel John Fitzgerald, a former slave owner. But, council members announced the new, official name of the park along the Alexandria waterfront: Waterfront Park.
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10 summer day trips from DC
While Washington D.C. is a destination itself, if you feel like getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can explore something a little slower paced with a ton of nearby attractions. There’s truly a little something for everyone whether you enjoy lounging on the beach, enjoying a drive-in movie or something a little more adventurous like white water rafting!
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Childhood home of Robert E. Lee listed at $8.5M
The home, listed at $8.5 million, was built in 1796, and soon sold to a plantation owner who entertained George Washington.
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New Alexandria waterfront hotel overflows with local history
After a delay in construction from digging up a piece of 18th-century history, the first completed project in Old Town’s multiyear waterfront redevelopment plan is open for business — and a favorite chef will soon join.
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See how much these Tom Clancy items sold for at auction (Photos)
Items belonging to famed American novelist Tom Clancy went up for auction Tuesday in Alexandria, and several sold for much more than expected.
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Bid on items from spy novelist Tom Clancy (Photos)
Items from American novelist Tom Clancy’s 80-acre estate in Southern Maryland are on sale, and online bidding is underway.
2 years ago -
Santa Claus and friends waterski before their big night
St. Nick et al. hit the Potomac as part of the annual Skiing Santa event near Old Town Alexandria.
2 years ago -
Potomac floods Old Town Alexandria; more on the way (Photos)
Old Town Alexandria flooded Thursday evening, and high tides could bring more through Saturday.
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Community keeps history alive at Freedmen Cemetery (Photos)
An Alexandria landmark continues to bring healing to some in Old Town Alexandria’s African-American community as the area marks the second anniversary of its dedication.
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Survey: Old Town Alexandria most desired neighborhood in DC area
If people in the D.C. area had one place they preferred to live, almost 20 percent surveyed by Charles Schwab said it would be Old Town Alexandria.
3 years ago -
Alexandria’s downtown recognized as America’s best
Alexandria’s Old Town is once again recognized for its livability.
3 years ago -
New apartments coming to Old Town Alexandria
The LEED-certified, mixed-use project will include 232 apartments above 50,000 square feet of retail. Construction will start in late 2016, with completion scheduled for 2018.
3 years ago -
Remnants of 18th-century ship uncovered in Old Town Alexandria
The public got a brief peek at historic finds at an Alexandria construction site concealed behind fencing for months.
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