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Published October 13, 2020 at 9:00AM | Updated October 13, 2020 at 10:51AM

The Mount Vernon Trail near Daingerfield Island (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

City Recommends Staying Home for the Holidays — “The safest way to enjoy the holidays while COVID-19 remains in the community is to find ways to celebrate at home… For everyone’s safety, the CDC recommends quarantining for 14 days following all travel.” [City of Alexandria]

Voter Registration Deadline is Approaching — “There’s currently no line to vote at the Office of Voter Registration and Elections (132 N. Royal St.)! This option is available to all registered voters in Alexandria through Oct. 31. For days, times, other locations, and other voting options, visit alexandriava.gov/1720.” [Twitter]

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Bourbon Donuts, Grill and Chill Packages, and Other Alexandria Specials for Memorial Day

By Vernon Miles

Published May 18, 2020 at 2:30PM

With Visit Alexandria pivoting from external tourism to keeping locals engaged, the city-sponsored organization has written up a guide for celebrating Memorial Day (Monday, May 25) in Alexandria.

Northern Virginia, including Alexandria, is not scheduled to start lifting coronavirus restrictions until May 29. There are still more restaurants and retail locations starting to reopen as they adjust to social distancing rules. The Visit Alexandria site has a list of local eateries with Memorial Day specials. Jast as with Cinco De Mayo, some local restaurants are offering interesting or unusual items.

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Alexandria Restaurants Offer Unique Cinco de Mayo Deals, like Boozy Donuts and Margarita-Grams

By Vernon Miles

Published May 4, 2020 at 5:30PM

Several restaurants around Alexandria are offering specials and deals tomorrow (Tuesday) to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Los Tios at 241 S. Van Dorn Street in Del Ray is offering fajitas for two and tacos with the option to make your own combo. The meals are only available for pick up and can be ordered at 571-982-4937.

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Where to Get Passover and Easter Meals Around Alexandria

By Vernon Miles

Published April 7, 2020 at 3:30PM

Though restaurants across Alexandria are closed for traditional Easter and Passover meals due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are offering select take-out options available for pick-up or delivery.

Visit Alexandria, which has been running a series called ALX at Home to keep locals engaged during the quarantine, has put together a long list of local restaurants with special Passover and Easter options. Many of them do require pre-ordering the meals in advance.

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MLK Commemoration in Alexandria to Include Visit from National African American History Museum Director

By Vernon Miles

Published January 9, 2020 at 11:45AM | Updated March 15, 2024 at 2:40PM

The City of Alexandria planning to host a commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. next Wednesday, Jan. 15.

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Christmas Tree Collection In Alexandria Starts Today

By Vernon Miles

Published January 2, 2020 at 9:30AM | Updated January 2, 2020 at 11:19AM

(Updated 10:30 a.m.) Your Christmas tree was beautiful, but it’s 2020 and it’s time for the tree to go.

Starting today (Thursday), Christmas trees placed on residential streets will be collected by the city. Pick up will run until Friday, Jan. 17.

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‘First Night’ and Other New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around Alexandria Tomorrow

By Vernon Miles

Published December 30, 2019 at 10:30AM

First Night Alexandria (photo via First Night Alexandria/Facebook)

Alexandria is gearing up for its 25th annual First Night celebration tomorrow (Tuesday).

First Night is the city’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration featuring various local businesses and civic organizations. Events are scheduled to take place across Old Town. Kids entertainment is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. while music starts at 7 p.m.

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Winners Announced in Old Town Holiday Decorating Contest

By Vernon Miles

Published December 23, 2019 at 3:30PM

Decorations at Dolci Gelati at 107 N. Fairfax (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A half dozen businesses and residences in Old Town have been selected by a local, very niche group as the best exterior holiday decorations in the historic district.

The Old Town Walled Garden Club announced the winners of its 51st annual decorating contest. The contest evaluates decorations by the originality of design, scale, color, contrast and attractiveness from the street.

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Happy Holidays from Alexandria Police: Parking is Free on Wednesday

By Vernon Miles

Published December 23, 2019 at 9:45AM

A parking meter in Old Town Alexandria on King Street

Parking at metered spaces will be free throughout the city on Christmas Day this week.

The police will not be enforcing parking restrictions at metered spaces, residential permit parking districts, and other areas with parking time limits on Wednesday (Dec. 25), according to the city’s website.

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Hot Cocoa Bar and More at Ugly Sweater Party Tonight in Old Town

By Vernon Miles

Published December 17, 2019 at 11:30AM

fibre space at 1319 Prince Street

Where better to celebrate the ugly sweaters so associated with Christmas than Alexandria’s yarn store Fibre Space?

At a free event tonight (Tuesday) from 608 p.m. at Fibre Space (1319 Prince Street), guests can either wear their ugly sweaters or finish working on their sweaters with friends.

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Nonprofit to Offer Free Lyft Rides in Alexandria to Prevent Drunk Driving

By Vernon Miles

Published December 13, 2019 at 9:30AM | Updated December 19, 2019 at 8:59AM

Starting on Dec. 20, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will offer its annual Holiday SoberRide program nightly from 10 p.m.-4 a.m., until Jan. 1.

In addition to Alexandria, the program is offered to rides in D.C., Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland, and Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties in Virginia.