HomeLifeStyle

“Experience the Nostalgia of an Old Five and Dime Store.” This statement is inscribed on the Variety Store business card, and reflects its commitment to the old school approach to retail store customer service. T

Fairfax City Council Approves Project to Build 80 Condos

Although there were problems along the way, the Fairfax City Council last week gave the go-ahead for a residential development called The Enclave to be built at the Mantua Professional Center on Pickett Road.

First Round in the Fight for Alexandria's City Council

The long table at the front of the Departmental Progressive Club in Old Town was packed with candidates...

Tear Downs in Alexandria

Council approves demolition of 226 The Strand, overturns decision to preserve Ramsey Homes.

Despite two different and controversial discussions in City Council: Ramsey Homes and 226 The Strand are coming down.

Alexandria: Giant Opens in Potomac Yard

New store replaces Monroe Avenue location, which is now closed.

The location is new but be prepared to see many familiar faces at the Potomac Yard Giant grocery store, which opened for business Sept. 4.

Alexandria People at Work: Helping Customers Be Successful

A spurt of water cascades over pots of lenten roses as Scott Sutherland walks down the rows of plants at Greenstreet Gardens on King Street.

The Connection

HomeLifeStyle

Fairfax Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 94 Fairfax homes sold between $1,095,000-$175,000.

Chantilly Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 28 homes sold between $1,285,000-$48,000 in the Chantilly area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 81 homes sold between $2,195,000-$135,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Centreville Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 90 Centreville homes sold between $819,000-$169,800.

Burke Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 63 Burke homes sold between $920,000-$123,000.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 112 homes sold between $2,075,000-$129,900 in the Mount Vernon area.

Arlington Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 257 Arlington homes sold between $2,550,000-$110,500.

Alexandria Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 235 Alexandria homes sold between $3,875,000-$109,900.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2015

In August, 2015, 57 Potomac homes sold between $6,150,000-$451,000.

Mount Vernon: One of the Last of Its Kind

Variety Store sells more than 12,000 items.