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Books, Art and Handmade Finds Take Over Old Town at Alexandria Book & Craft Festival
The free Alexandria Book & Craft Festival returns to Old Town Oct. 11 with authors, local artists, handmade goods, food…
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Dan Murray Returns to Alexandria for a No-Cover Show at Havana 151 on October 1
From Old Town busker to the Kennedy Center and DC JazzFest, Dan Murray returns to Alexandria for a no-cover show…
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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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25,000 Artifacts Could Be Hiding Beneath a Typical Old Town Alexandria Backyard
A typical Old Town Alexandria townhouse backyard can yield about 25,000 artifacts, according to the City. Virginia Archaeology Month offers…
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The Night Alexandria Cheered When 40 Electric Streetlights Came On
On Sept. 17, 1889, crowds cheered as Alexandria switched on its first 40 electric streetlights. Thursday marks the 137th anniversary.
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Alexandria’s 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Names Its Grand Marshal
Alexandria VA – Alexandria is already looking ahead to St. Patrick’s Day, and this year’s celebration will have a familiar…
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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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Alexandria Voters: Your 2026 Election Guide
Alexandria VA – With early voting beginning Friday, Sept. 18, Alexandria voters can refer to the Alexandria Election Guide to…
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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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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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