Grace Billups Arnold
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Community News
Senator Mark Warner Visits Alexandria’s Black History On Walking Tour Led by City Councilman John Chapman
ALEXANDRIA, VA—A sprinkle of rain and a crispness in the air perked my senses on a walk through Old Town…
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Community News
Snow Duck Sculpture in Oronoco Bay Park Honors Disappeared Duck
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On daily walks over the last four years, two local Alexandrians, Robert Dougherty and Kirsten Jacobson, have noticed three…
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Community News
How The Commonwealth Ave Snow Fort Created Community Cheer
ALEXANDRIA, VA–This week was a snowy one in Alexandria, and while the snow might be thawing now, you may have…
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Foodie Newz
Stellina Pizzeria Opens New Pasta Vending Machine and Shirlington Shop
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Antonio Matarazzo, co-owner of Stellina Pizzeria in D.C., has a couple new concepts for residents of Virginia: a…
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Pets
Sunrise Senior Living Hosts Adoption Event at Mount Purrnon Cat Cafe and Wine Bar
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Sunrise Senior Living is hosting an adoption event at the Mount Purrnon Cat Café and Wine Bar. The adoptable cats at…
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Community News
Italian War Bride Turns 100 in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA–Ada Nelson was born in Rome, Italy in 1920. 100 years later, she finds herself celebrating her century…
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Pets
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Celebrates 40,000 Pounds of Donations
Alexandria, VA–This year, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is celebrating its 75th anniversary, but it certainly has many…
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Community News
Citizens Group Fights to Save The Heritage Complex in Alexandria
By Grace Billups Arnold ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Heritage is an affordable housing complex in Old Town that was built…
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Pets
Find These Senior Dogs a Home for Christmas
ALEXANDRIA, VA–It is almost Christmas Eve and some are still last minute shopping. What better gift to give than giving…
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Chamber Corner
A NEW BOARD GAME IS COMING TO TOWN THIS HOLIDAY
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has worked with small businesses across Alexandria to develop a locally inspired “opoly” board…
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