The Other Alexandria: Highlighting 2020
The Other Alexandria’s column has covered many heartwarming articles during this most difficult year and the end of another decade.
Appetite: Stomping Ground Owner to Launch New Eatery with Mae’s Market and Café in Alexandria
Sometimes, the time is right even when it doesn’t seem like the time is right at all.
Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go Adds Takeout Dinner Deal for Single Diners
60+ restaurants to participate Jan. 22 – Feb. 7, 2021
For an extended two-week period, more than 60 restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia, will offer a $49 takeout, delivery or curbside pick-up dinner for two during Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go, Jan. 22 – Feb. 7, 2021.
West Springfield Rotary Club Hosts Discussion on U.S. – China Relations
“The U.S. needs to stop thinking of China as a source of cheap goods and realize that China in fact is a threat to our economy and to our values,” according to Clyde Prestowitz, a noted expert on Asia.
Suffragist Memorial Construction Makes Progress
Those visiting Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton, can see progress toward completion of the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
‘Using 21st-Century Technology on a 19th-Century House’ in Fairfax City
Uncovering Civil War graffiti at Fairfax’s Historic Blenheim
At Fairfax City’s Historic Blenheim, technology is meeting history, and Mike Toth is the modern-day archaeologist making it happen.
‘No Accountability, No Guts, No Leadership’ in Centreville
Residents decry Fairfax County’s lack of action on Route 28 Bypass project.
Imagine your neighbor decided to build a second garage and use your side yard for its driveway.
Snowflake Trail Scavenger Hunt Extended
The Fairfax County Park Authority has extended its free scavenger hunt, the Snowflake Trail, through Jan. 31.
Democrats Laud Bickford’s Service on Arlington Electoral Board
The Arlington County Democratic Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 6, approved a resolution commending Charlene Bickford, Chair of the Arlington County Electoral Board, who is retiring from the Board after 23 years of service with distinction.
Opinion: Commentary: Arlington Prepares for Presidential Inauguration
Don’t Go To D.C. for the Inauguration
Arlington County is taking all necessary steps to ensure public safety in the run-up to the Jan. 20, 2021 Presidential Inauguration, County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said today.
HomeLifeStyle: Arlington Home Gets a Facelift
New design includes additional space for growing family
When the owners of a cozy and laid-back home in Arlington decided to enlarge their 1,600-square-foot abode to better accommodate their growing family, they sought help from architect Michael Winn.
ArPets: Tashi's Love of Ballston
"If the door opens and a dog is there I wasn’t expecting, I sometimes have to bark aggressively to let them know who’s boss."
Getting Shots into Arms in Montgomery County
A glimpse at County’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
County residents looking for when and where they can get COVID-19 vaccines can only wait and wonder.
Activities, Entertainment Available with Zoom
Three local groups have joined together to offer Zoom lecture and videos to residents during this time of quarantine and social distancing.
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