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Bag It?—Not Any More
Arlington to consider a new five-cent tax for each plastic bag.
Bag It?—Not Any More
Food Glorious Food in Alexandria
New ALIVE! distribution site opens July 17
David Wynne stands on the sidewalk outside William Ramsay Recreation Center with his clicker.
It Just Gets Better and Better in Arlington
AFAC’s new warehouse expands capacity for feeding 2,300 families a week plus delivery to five senior centers.
A line forms on July 15 outside the AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) building on S. Nelson Street as people wait with their bags and rolling carts for a week’s supply of supplemental groceries.
Preview: Columbia Pike Blues Weekend, June 18-20
Columbia Pike Blues Weekend combines three days of blues, with both streamed and in-person performances, on June 18-20.
Manoukian Brothers Oriental Rugs in Arlington Nears 100 Year Anniversary
“Live from the Rug Shop” features local performers.
A stack of 3x10-foot runners lines one of the walls at Manoukian Brothers Oriental Rugs on Columbia Pike.
Don’t Forget to Feed Your Backyard Pets in Arlington
If you want to buy birdseed, you have to be persistent.
Pandemic is Forcing Business Changes, but Life is Good in Arlington
Jason Andelman has just spent all day packaging his hundreds of boxes of chocolates for shipping.
Living Legends of Alexandria: The Dynamic Duo
Ginny and Richard Obranovich at the helm of APF
The Alexandria Police Foundation was originally founded in 2002 to provide health insurance for retiring police K9 dogs.
Yorktown Students Organize Doorways Toy Drive
From Legos to Baby Alive dolls, a smile for every face
Lauren Rosenthal is on a toy buying Zoom call with several friends the Wednesday before Thanksgiving trying to decide what toys to buy for 45 children at Doorways.
Delivery Changes, But Cheer Remains the Same in Arlington
Cars line up in the Harrison Shopping Center parking lot on Nov. 20 to drop off toys at the contactless, drive-thru Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive event.
Be Prepared in Arlington—Election Day is Almost Here
It is easy to vote, but voters must pay attention to the details surrounding each method.
Stand Up and Be Counted in Arlington
Arlington’s Census Palooza II hosts tables at Barcroft Apartments, Buckingham Gates of Ballston Community Center and Green Valley Charles Drew Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 12.
Nothing Stops Farmers...or Their Customers, in Arlington
Farm market vendors turn on a dime to adapt to the times.
Shopping bags are lined up at six-foot intervals at the Lubber Run Farmer’s Market at Barrett Elementary on Saturday morning at 8 a.m.
Plan Ahead: The Election is Closer Than You Think
Local officials urge voting absentee.
Many things in what we used to call “normal” life have changed, but the election is still only three months away.
Yes, Some Places Are Irreplaceable in Arlington
Sam Torrey Shoe Service closes after 55 years.
The cubbies and shelves that normally would hold over 500 shoes, purses and other items are now mostly empty as Sam Torrey Shoe Services prepares to close on Friday, July 31.
Serving People In Dire Need in Alexandria
Pop-up grocery moves from Christ Church to Personal Delivery Services with daily food deliveries to people falling between the cracks.
The regular Thursday morning pop-up grocery at Historic Christ Church has been closed for the last three months and transformed into a delivery service.