Old Town
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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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Packards and ‘Orphan’ Cars Roll Into Old Town for Free Lyceum Show Sept. 19
Packards from the 1930s–1950s and other “orphan” cars roll into The Lyceum parking lot Sept. 19 for a free Old…
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What on Earth Is Happening at Alexandria City Hall? Your Plain-English Guide to the $165.6 Million Makeover
Why is City Hall fenced off, where did everyone go, what will it cost and where can you park? The…
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How a Tip from France Led Us to Mighty Mary’s Surprising Alexandria Connection
A tip from a Zebra volunteer in France led us to Linda Lindquist, the former Old Town resident featured in…
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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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Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Donates $60,000 to Three Alexandria Nonprofits
Alexandria, VA — Think back to mid-May 2026. The weekend when high-end rare and vintage cars filled King Street as…
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Come Hungry—and Bring the Dog: Taste of Old Town North Returns to Alexandria
Taste of Old Town North returns Sept. 17 with free restaurant tastings, live music, art activities and a pet-friendly evening…
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Alexandria Schedules New Public Meeting on Historic District Design Guidelines
Alexandria has scheduled a Sept. 23 public meeting on updated design guidelines for its Old Town and Parker-Gray historic districts.
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Alexandria Homes Tour Nearly Sold Out: Only 150 Tickets Remain
ALEXANDRIA, VA — If exploring some of Old Town Alexandria’s historic homes sounds like the perfect way to spend a…
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In Alexandria: Around The World Cultural Food Festival
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Ten years ago, I spent part of a sunny Saturday afternoon on the National Mall eating my…
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