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Free Meals to All Children 18 and Under in Fairfax County

FCPS has distributed more than 3.1 million grab and go meals since schools closed in March.

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9 Spots for Outdoor Dining in Alexandria

Over the past six months, restaurants across Alexandria have had to get creative in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Opinion: Some Arlington Nonprofits

Give Locally in Arlington

Give Locally in Arlington

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Potomac Almanac Guide to The Potomac River

Potomac is bordered by more than 12 miles of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, including the towpath and the Potomac River.

Where to Give Locally in the Potomac Area

Nonprofits with local missions need your help in this dire crisis

We list many kinds of nonprofits in and around Potomac: food banks, animal adoption, arts, environment, housing; find what appeals to you, and pitch in.

Where to Give Locally To Help with Pandemic Hunger and Beyond

Any quest to talk about the issues in Northern Virginia right now seems to lead to talk about the pandemic, and the economic crisis that follows in its wake.

Fairfax County Public Schools Offers Free Meals to All Children 18 and Under

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services is offering healthy meals at locations throughout Fairfax County this school year under the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

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Appetite: 3 Spots for a Warm Meal on an Autumn Day in Alexandria

When the mercury drops on the thermometer, it’s time to seek out a bit of warmth with your meals.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2020

In August, 2020, 82 Potomac homes sold between $5,800,000-$305,000.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2020

Erin Peterson Fund Golf Tourney is Sept. 24 in Clifton

Westfield High grad Erin Peterson was an18-year-old honor student, with her whole life ahead of her, when she and 31 others died in the April 16, 2007 massacre at Virginia Tech.

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Appetite: Off the Menu: Alexandria Restaurant News Notes

The shift from summer hasn’t stopped progress: A Del Ray gelato shop nears its dawn, a Chinese restaurant in North Old Town makes a foray outside and a hotel restaurant gets a makeover in name and menu.

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Oakton Teen Aims to Gather Ten Tons of Food for Local Pantry

Hadley Husisian has gathered over 9,000 pounds of food so far, as the demand for food assistance continues to soar.

As a competitive fencer, 17-year-old Hadley Husisian of Oakton is usually very busy during the school year.

Tickets on Sale for Alden Drive-Thru Drama in McLean

After a hugely successful first endeavor that sold out all performances, The Alden in McLean is bringing back its Drive-Thru Drama performances in September.

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Vanishing Act of The Mount Vernon Trolley Line

Tea time stops also include bootleg whiskey, bawdy houses.

Mount Vernon Trolley

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2020

In July, 2020, 92 Potomac homes sold between $3,820,000-$468,000.

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2020

OrthoVirginia Moves to New Offices in Northern Virginia

OrthoVirginia has relocated offices in Northern Virginia.

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Attman’s Potomac Deli Has a New Home

Attman's Deli

Potomac Home Sales: June, 2020

In June, 2020, 70 Potomac homes sold between $2,555,000-$425,000.

Potomac Home Sales: June, 2020

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Appetite: Off the Menu: Alexandria Restaurant News Notes

From more ways to get bagels to new restaurants opening their doors to welcoming back an old favorite, there are certainly signs of life amongst the city’s eateries again.

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South Block Opens in Vienna

With more than 10 locations across Washington, D.C. and Virginia, South Block has just opened the doors on its newest storefront at 207 Maple Ave. East, Vienna.