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King Arthur Baking Hopes to Open in Old Town for Holiday Baking Season
King Arthur Baking’s store and school at 617 King Street will bring baking supplies and hands-on classes to Old Town.…
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The Beat Goes On: Crooked Beat Records Reopens After Devastating Flood
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — When Bill Daly arrived at Crooked Beat Records on the morning of Jan. 11, he stepped into…
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Alexandria’s SPA Announces $126 Million Navy Contract
Alexandria-based Systems Planning & Analysis announced a $126 million Navy contract. Details about its impact on local hiring remain unconfirmed.
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Old Town’s First Beauty Crawl Turns 14 Shops and Salons Into a Weekend Adventure, Sept 25-27
Old Town Alexandria’s first Beauty Crawl runs Sept. 25–27, inviting visitors to collect stamps, unlock specials and explore more than…
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From Arlington Carry-Out to 2,000 Stores: Five Guys’ Alexandria HQ
From a small Arlington carry-out to 2,000 restaurants worldwide, Five Guys’ 40-year climb still has an Alexandria headquarters.
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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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