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Arts
Alexandria Art Exhibitions: October 2026 Gallery Guide
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria has long had a thriving art community. The storied Torpedo Factory Art Center, thanks to the…
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Real Estate
Old Town Alexandria Real Estate Market Update: 2026
Alexandria, VA – If you want to understand what is really happening in Alexandria’s real estate market, sometimes the numbers…
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Book Reviews
Patriots Circle Review: John Wasowicz’s Mo Katz Thriller
Alexandria, VA – Review: Patriots Circle Publisher: Alendron Publishing Author: John Wasowicz Reviewed by: Ralph Peluso, Literary Editor Zebra Rating–5…
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Alexandria News
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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Alexandria News
Art Safari Returns Oct. 24: Three Floors of Torpedo Factory Creativity for Kids
The free, family-friendly Art Safari returns to the Torpedo Factory Art Center Oct. 24 with hands-on projects, artist demonstrations and…
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Alexandria News
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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Alexandria News
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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Alexandria News
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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Alexandria News
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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Alexandria News
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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