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In the Kitchen
Jones Makes Biscuits with Own Personalities
Two women stood with noses pressed to the window at Stomping Ground on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. "Oh, no," one of them said. "I didn't know it was closed on Monday. I've eaten here three times since they opened in May. I love their salads; they are so fresh." Disappointed, they head down the street looking for a second choice.
Ballston Farmers Market Offers CBD Products
Ryan Clark stands at the Cannabreeze CBD stand at Ballston Farmers Market on July 1.
Alexandria: Caring for Animals
A loud meow hangs in the air as the brown tabby struggles against the small needle inserted in his hind leg. Deidre Seifried, animal care technician, says, "This blood test is part of the intake procedure that also includes vaccines if necessary, inserting a microchip and a ‘snap detail’ physical exam. It starts with the mouth, nose and goes all the way to the end of the tail.
Along the Postal Route
Mario Viray had already been at the post office for almost two hours pulling down the mail, which is sorting the first class mail into his 400 metal dividers with addresses. This constituted his delivery units for Route 105 in Rosemont.
Alexandria People At Work: Dancing the Afternoon Away
Dancing the Afternoon Away
Shiny silver heels glide over the polished wooden floor. Today Lioudmila Blinov will review the steps of the Argentine tango with Gregory and Lindsey Bearce from Alexandria who have been dancing there since January. You can do it "slow slow slow" or "slow quick quick slow. It's what you feel." They have already been through the foxtrot and other basics. "He bought me a dance lesson as an anniversary present,” Lindsey says. "And now it's kind of like a date night sort of thing," Gregory adds.
Halfway through the Race, Still Running in Arlington
Sushi Zen sponsors 20 fundraisers for nonprofits.
Alexandria People at Work: Stetanova’s Secret – Plenty of Coffee
Kremena Stetanova opens the Caboose Cafe and Bakery on Mt. Vernon in Del Ray Monday and Thursday and leaves at 2:30 p.m. Other days are regular hours. "Well first I turn on the lights and make sure there is plenty of coffee. That's the biggest thing, then put out the muffins."
Star Light, Star Light But No Star Tonight in Arlington
Your car lines up to join the search for the winter star that used to light up the sky, “giving a glorious aura and making you feel complete.
Part I: A three-part series focusing on prisoner reentry in Northern Virginia.
Employment and housing prove to be major hurdles.
In Virginia, 38,000 citizens were incarcerated in 2016. Almost 90 percent of those released return home.