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Tax Free Weekend

Old Town retailers add to sales tax holiday.

As Virginia’s annual tax-free weekend approaches Aug. 2-4, more than 30 retailers in Old Town will participate by covering the sales tax on all purchases including those items not usually part of the sales tax holiday.

Friendship Firehouse Festival

Historic fire company celebrates 250 years.

A celebration of the 250th anniversary of Alexandria’s Friendship Fire Company will be on full display at the upcoming Friendship Firehouse Festival Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 100 block of South Alfred Street.

United Community Needs 75 Gift Cards

The start of the new school year is just around the corner with Fairfax County Public Schools beginning on Aug. 19.

Creative Vision

Van Landingham celebrated for Torpedo Factory transformation.

Marian Van Landingham, a former Virginia State Delegate and champion of the arts, was celebrated at her home in Old Town July 13 as the driving force behind transforming the Torpedo Factory into a nationally recognized art center 50 years ago.

‘The Lost Weekend’

Local gallery hosts Lennon exhibit.

Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club were special guests July 19 at the Nepenthe Gallery for an exhibit by photographer May Pang, who showcased her candid photographs of John Lennon.