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Bagels, Pickles Take Center Stage at Del Ray Pop-Up

Two farmer’s market favorites find a temporary indoor home.

Friday, Jan. 20, may be listed as Inauguration Day on the calendar, but within the heart of Del Ray there’s another inauguration on the horizon that will hit closer to home: The grand opening of Salt | Bagel, a pop-up blending two Alexandria favorites in one spot.

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‘Hungry Hearts Tour’ Comes To McLean

American Shakespeare Center to present three pays at Alden Theater.

ASC’s “Hungry Hearts Tour” will be coming to the Alden for weekend of three different plays; Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town,” The Bard’s “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” and “Romeo and Juliet.” These plays “speak to everyone; the messages never get old as we focus on the language and its beauty,” said ASC tour manager Thomas Coppola.

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A New Year in the Old City

New year

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Bullis School To Add Kindergarten and First Grade

To begin in September

How far The Bullis School has come since it was launched in 1930 as a one-year preparatory boarding school for high school graduates.

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Savoring Results of 2016’s Restaurant Debuts

2016 has been quite a busy year for the Alexandria food scene.

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Winners Named in Alexandria Door Decorating Contest

The Old Town Walled Garden Club announced the winners of the 49th annual Alexandria Holiday Door Decorating Contest in the Old and Historic District.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 96 homes sold between $2,255,000-$200,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2016

Springfield Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 136 Springfield homes sold between $840,000-$145,000.

Springfield Home Sales: November, 2016

Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 98 homes sold between $1,425,000-$83,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 59 homes sold between $1,210,000-$185,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: November, 2016

Fairfax Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 72 Fairfax homes sold between $1,076,900-$135,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: November, 2016

Burke Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 47 Burke homes sold between $799,000-$128,000.

Burke Home Sales: November, 2016

Alexandria Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 196 Alexandria homes sold between $1,915,000-$103,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: November, 2016

McLean Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 97 homes sold between $2,530,000-$130,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: November, 2016

Potomac Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 40 Potomac homes sold between $1,400,000-$480,000.

Potomac Home Sales: November, 2016

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Independent Review of Reston's Lake House Questioned

The Reston Association Board of Directors met on Dec. 7 to discuss contract issues with the company that was selected to review the association’s handling of the Lake House, a property acquisition and renovation that went over budget and has yielded revenue shortfalls ever since it was purchased in July 2015 for $2.6 million.

Crime Reports from Mount Vernon

The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.

Del Ray: A Pie for All Seasons

Need a pie for the holidays? Del Ray’s Happy Tart has you covered.

The holidays conjure many mental images — a large turkey on the table, for instance, or your grandmother’s beloved sweet-potato casserole.

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McLean Holiday Homes on Display

McLean Woman’s Club 50th Holiday Homes Tour set for Dec. 1

This year’s 50th annual Holiday Homes Tour, on Thursday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will focus on five homes, from a historic Colonial four large, unique houses on the north side of McLean.

Armed Robberies Across Alexandria

Four armed robberies occurred across Alexandria over the weekend.