Celebrity stylist Monte Durham celebrated the grand opening of his new eponymous salon Sept. 12 in Old Town. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held followed by a reception at Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen at Hotel Indigo. Durham said just before cutting the ribbon to the new salon, “I just want to thank everybody for their...
A new bagel shop will be soon opening its doors in Old Town Alexandria, providing a bit more chew to the morning meal. The Chewish Deli has sealed the deal to take over the former Pendleton Carryout space at 807 Pendleton Street. Passers-by may have already spotted the signage out front and the bustling...
The Carlyle Club is an elegant, art deco–style venue for American dinners accompanied by live concerts and comedy shows. It is located at 2050 Ballenger Ave, Alexandria, VA....
Fitness centers are reopening for in-person exercise as Northern Virginia enters the first phase of lifting coronavirus restrictions. But the people who want to get out of the house and go work out should know that the fitness classes must be outdoors and in small groups....
Whether you’re looking for a place to relax with a cocktail after a long day at work or a fun night out with friends, Alexandria numerous bars and pubs to cater to any occasion. Here are three popular places near Reynolds Prospect that you should check out....
Carlyle House Historic Park is home to an eighteenth-century historic house museum in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. This elegant stone mansion was completed by John Carlyle, a wealthy merchant and a founder of Alexandria in 1753. Carlyle House is one of the nation’s finest examples of Georgian residential architecture....
$1 million is committed by the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation to aid COVID-19 relief efforts across the United States. The funds will support national organizations, such as the American Red Cross, as well as address local needs. The company has also suspended all service disconnections for nonpayment. Residential customers previously disconnected due to non-payment...
The Leadership Collection at Alexandria was launched on January 16 at The Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington at Mount Vernon. The Leadership Collection at Alexandria is a new initiative by Visit Alexandria to highlight customized leadership training and team-building programs for corporations and executives....
If you ever need a place to cool off on a hot summer day, check out the Great Waves Waterpark in Cameron Run Regional Park. Located on Eisenhower Avenue, this waterpark offers an array of fun family-friendly ways to cool off....
On November 23, Santa made an early visit to Market Square to kick off the festivities for the city’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa was joined by Mayor Justin Wilson in lighting the tree in front of City Hall. The drizzly skies didn’t dampen the spirits of the crowd....