When Kristin Cowan comes to work each day she doesn’t have much time to relax.

Her days are full of cleaning, lots of it. Assuring that most of her “employees” have a clean place to go to the bathroom is essential. Making sure they are healthy and that none of them have made a mess of the garbage overnight barely makes a dent in her to-do list.


Renovations are progressing at an upcoming takeout spot for Middle Eastern food in Potomac Yard.

Interior work is underway at Omar’s Pitas and Platters (3100 Richmond Hwy). The restaurant is is expected to open later this year.


The summer continues to take its toll on Alexandria. Luckily, residents have no lack of options to combat the heat.

Looking for a place to find a cold treat? Here’s a list of every ice cream shop in Alexandria.


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