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Santa Comes to Town for McLean’s WinterFest Parade

There were many drivers perplexed this Sunday afternoon when they realized Old Chain Bridge road was blocked off by police…that is, until they saw the sea of green and red that pooled into the heart of town for McLean’s seventh annual WinterFest parade.

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Celebration of Lights in Great Falls

Hundreds of people attended the 25th Annual Celebration of Lights and Great Falls Holiday Fest on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Great Falls Village Center in Great Falls.

Unique Gift Ideas Found in Great Falls

For finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone, Adeler Jewelers offers custom-designed jewelry for every occasion.

Great Falls Group Sells White House Ornaments Sale to Help Artemis House

Great Falls Friends and Neighbors continue the tradition of selling the White House Ornaments -- available in the retail stores in Great Falls -- that help their efforts each year to raise funds for the local Artemis House Shelter.

Conservatory Ballet’s The Nutcracker Spreading Holiday Cheer

More than 85 area students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet’s 43rd annual production of “The Nutcracker.”

Notes from the Producer: A Holiday Tradition Returns to MetroStage for 6th Season

Six years ago MetroStage decided that we needed to establish a holiday tradition.

Little Theater of Alexandria Stages ‘A Christmas Carol’

Charles Dickens’ classic story to play from Dec. 4-19.

The Little Theater of Alexandria (LTA) is presenting Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” from Dec. 4-19. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly Victorian humbug, who travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, present, and future to find the true meaning of the holidays. Complete with special effects, Victorian carols, and Tiny Tim, "A Christmas Carol" is a must for the family.

Alexandria: ‘Onerous Regulations’ Cripple Food Trucks Pilot

After two years, and with only a week before City Council is set to make a decision, it’s difficult to say the results of the Food Truck Pilot Program are decisive.

MGM Addresses New Casino’s Impact on Alexandria

Across the Potomac, the MGM Casino is beginning to take shape. By the end of next year, Alexandria will be a short drive across the Potomac from a casino larger than any in Las Vegas.

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Alexandria Snapshot: An Intimate Concert

Paul Reisler brought his storytelling, songwriting and musical talents to the Atheneum on Nov. 19. With more than 3,500 recorded songs to his credit, Reisler together with vocalist Lea Morris and Marshall Keys on saxophone, performed 15 original works that ran the gamut from ballads to the instrumental Marsyangdi inspired by his journey through Nepal, an antiwar protest, homelessness, and a few songs from his national award-winning Kid Pan Alley Children's Songwriting project.

Alexandria Snapshot: Holiday Gifts Set in Stone

Those looking for holiday gifts that make a bold statement might be in luck this weekend. Ivy Lane Living in Old Town Alexandria will host a trunk show featuring Northern Virginia-based jewelry and home accessories line Addison Weeks.

Alexandria Turkey Trot Turns 40

Arga, Sullivan set course records.

Course records were set in both the male and female divisions as more than 5,700 runners took to the streets of Del Ray in the 40th running of the Alexandria Turkey Trot.

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