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Ada’s on the River Named Virginia’s Restaurant of the Year
Ada’s on the River has been named Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 Ordinary Awards, Virginia hospitality’s statewide honors.
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City Hall Construction Is Squeezing Old Town Businesses. Alexandria Is Looking for Ways to Help.
Businesses beside Alexandria City Hall say the years-long renovation is cutting foot traffic and parking. The City is now considering…
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Alexandria Hotels Topped 90% Occupancy During Two Big Summer Weekends
Alexandria hotel occupancy topped 90% during Sails on the Potomac and the July 4 weekend as America250 and World Cup…
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Mobius Records Hits Del Ray: Thousands of Vinyl Records and Live Music Arrive on Mount Vernon Avenue
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Del Ray is getting a new soundtrack, and behind it is a friendship more than a decade…
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Driverless Cars, More Valet Parking and a Bigger Place to Party: What Alexandria Businesses Want in 2027
Alexandria’s new business wish list reaches from driverless cars and Old Town parking to weekend trains, AI training and a…
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Alexandria’s Office Vacancy Rate Drops Below 19%—But the Good News Comes With an Asterisk
Alexandria’s office vacancy rate fell from 21.6% to 18.8%, but the city still posted negative absorption and Old Town moved…
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How to Start a Guitar Collection That Grows in Value Over Time
A practical guide to choosing, documenting, protecting and evaluating guitars with long-term collection value.
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Alexandria Moves to Modernize Historic Design Guidelines
Alexandria, Va. – Alexandria preservation planners met with a well-attended audience on Aug. 19 at the Nannie J. Lee Community…
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Xfinity Launches Shield, Giving Internet Customers New Tools to Protect Their Home, Devices and Family
Xfinity has launched Xfinity Shield, a home-protection platform that gives eligible Internet customers WiFi-based cybersecurity, motion alerts and family controls.…
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J.D. Barker Shares Writing Secrets For A Bestseller at Elaine’s Literary Salon
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Inside the packed dining room of Elaine’s Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria, writers and Authors Guild members…
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