Appetite: The Chewish Deli Almost Ready to Open in Alexandria
Bagel lovers, rejoice. Soon, a new bagel shop will be opening its doors in Old Town Alexandria, providing a bit more chew to the morning meal.
The Other Alexandria: From Firefighter to Poet: Kendall Thompson
After graduating from T. C. Williams in the Class of 1984, Kendall Thompson embarked on a career as a firefighter in 1986.
Centreville Fire Station 17 Paramedic is Honored
Technician Julianne Tomesheski, of Centreville Fire Station 17, C-Shift, has been honored with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Emergency Medical Services Award.
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.
Our Pets/ArPets
Did you notice a masked woman scurrying after her beagle with a restaurant food container, trying to catch his pee in Clarendon last week?
Samia Byrd, Arlington’s Chief Race and Equity Officer
As the Chief Race and Equity Officer for Arlington County, Samia Byrd will lead the County’s work to advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion both internal and external.
EagleForce Warrior Foundation Donates $30K
Funds launch Capital Caring Health's ‘So No One Dies Alone Program.’
The local nonprofit provider of elder health, hospice and advanced illness care, Capital Caring Health, received a $30K donation from EagleForce Warrior Foundation to launch the provider's 'So No One Dies Alone Program' for Veterans from Northern Virginia and nearby areas and their families.
Black Interior Designers on Industry’s Lack of Inclusion and Diversity
Local tastemakers speak honestly about racial barriers within the profession.
As recent racial injustice protests have brought issues of diversity and inclusion to the forefront of the nation’s consciousness, local interior designers of color are voicing concerns about equity and underrepresentation within the industry.
Toy Castle to Close in Potomac
Popular toy store closes after 40-plus years.
Another kingdom has fallen because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Wayside Principal Inspired by Love of Learning
Holly Hill newly named to principal at Wayside.
A lifelong love of learning led Holly Hill, newly named principal at Wayside Elementary School, to become a teacher and stay in education as a career.
DogFest Goes Virtual
COVID affects fundraising efforts; virtual platform spurs creative responses for the Sept. 20 event.
The Cheshire family of Great Falls is raising its 14th Canine Companions for Independence® (CCI) service puppy.
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Celebrates Academic Achievements of their Team Members
Formal ceremonies were nixed by the pandemic, but that didn’t hide the smiles.
On Monday, Aug. 3, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrated the academic achievements of team members who were unable to ‘walk’ this year due to COVID-19.
Restoring Ecological Function to Fairfax County Properties
On a recent 90-plus-degree sunny day, the narrow-leaf mountain mint outside Supervisor Dan Storck’s window at the Mount Vernon Government Center was literally buzzing.
Mount Vernon Lee Chamber Renews Army Community Covenant
A group of community leaders met with Colonel Michael Greenberg, Commander, US Army Fort Belvoir, to renew the Army Community Covenant on Wednesday, July 29, at Mount Vernon Country Club.
Living Legends of Alexandria: Rosa Landeros
Rosa Landeros is the parent liaison at Mount Vernon Community School, but she says her real calling is to welcome families to the community and act as the cultural broker between the students, teachers, parents and the community.
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