Alexandria VA

One of the East Coast’s most stylish and celebrated car events, Old Town Festival of Speed & Style presented by Burke & Herbert Bank, returns to Alexandria for its seventh year on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The Festival offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the general public to see rare and exotic sports and supercars stopped in their tracks for up-close viewing and observing.

Alexandria, VA – Sometimes it’s the simplest things—a roll of paper towels, fresh bedding—that make a house feel like home. On March 26, Alexandria Women for Good (AWFG) delivered laundry baskets filled with everyday essentials to women transitioning through the Friends of Guest House aftercare program. The residents, all formerly incarcerated, have completed a six-month residential program and are taking their next steps...

Signed agreement reveals payout, nondisparagement clause and early exit from multiyear contract

It’s easy to see why tourists gravitate toward the ever-popular Smithsonian museums for a dose of history. With 17 institutions and more than 150 million objects, the Smithsonian dominates the cultural landscape. Yet a far more mysterious experience awaits at the O Museum in the Mansion, an eclectic labyrinth concealed behind 70 secret doors.

Alexandria, VA – We all have heard the term “military brat.” Maybe some of you reading right now are one! But unlike the usual connotation of “brat,” this endearing tag is something to be proud of. The City of Alexandria has proclaimed the month of...

What began as a nanobrewery is progressively becoming a certified DMV phenomenon, with a new location in the works. Straight out of Northern Virginia, Crooked Run Brewing has filed paperwork for yet another taproom, this one in Alexandria, reports The Alexandria Brief. The establishment is aiming to set up shop...

Holy moly not looking like the Safeway be open till May 16th…. Thanks to Ken for sending: “Safeway. Hechinger Mall. 04/05/2026.”. ICYMI: March 19, 2026 – Safeway at Hechinger Mall Closing Update and Future Plans for the Site. ICYMI: March 17, 2026 – “The Safeway at Hechinger Mall...

OXON HILL, Md. - Authorities have identified the man struck and killed by two vehicles Wednesday night in Oxon Hill. Police said 28‑year‑old Hashim Kabbani was in the eastbound lanes of St. Barnabas Road near Virginia Lane around 8:40 p.m. when he was hit. Kabbani died at the...

On 14th Street by Logan Circle, Som Records occupies a basement that pulses with the energy of music lovers. The shop is packed wall to wall with records, cassettes and collectors, each visit a chance to uncover something unexpected. Even after five years of collecting and four trips to Som, I still leave with records I didn’t know I needed, like a used copy...

You know that moment when you realize you’ve been driving past something extraordinary for years without giving it a second glance?. That’s exactly what’s happening with Fireman’s Cafe in Clinton, Maryland, and it’s time we fixed that oversight. This isn’t just another restaurant with a...