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Arlington’s Beloved Flea Market Returns Saturday
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (309+ words) ARLINGTON, VA " A beloved spring tradition returns this weekend as the Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market kicks off its 40th season on Saturday, April 4, drawing hundreds of vendors and thousands of shoppers to one of Northern Virginia's most anticipated community…...
Did You Know There’s a Way to Check TSA Lines Before You Go to the Airport?
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (325+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA "If you've been through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport or Baltimore/Washington International Airport lately, you don't need an explanation'TSA lines have been long, and patience has been required. "The TSA line at Ronald…...
Say “I Do” Aboard Alexandria’s Own Love Boat This May 15
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (165+ words) ALEXANDRIA, VA " Looking for a wedding story as timeless as Alexandria itself? This May 15, couples can quite literally set sail on love'without ever leaving the dock. Clerk of Court Greg Parks will officiate ceremonies dressed in a full 18th-century nautical…...
ACPS Honors 16 Standouts in 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (245+ words) Alexandria, VA " Alexandria City Public Schools celebrated a star-studded evening on Saturday as 16 athletes, coaches, and teams were officially inducted into the 2025 ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony was filled with cheers, memories, and pride as the community recognized…...
Remembering the Titans: 25 Years Later
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (284+ words) The evening will bring together the past and present of Titan football. Out of 77 original players, 40 are expected to return, along with four of the five surviving coaches. Cheerleaders from the era will also join, reuniting with today's student-athletes for…...
Nationals Youth Movement Starts at the Top. Season Starts 1-0.
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (356+ words) The Washington Nationals 2026 season is underway. Hope springs eternal, as they say in April. The Nationals beat the Cubs in Chicago 10-4 on Opening Day, getting homers from third baseman Brady House and right fielder Joey Weimer. They open at home…...
Alexandria Housing Director Helen McIlvaine to Retire
1+ week, 2+ day ago (225+ words) Alexandria Housing Director Helen McIlvaine to Retire ALEXANDRIA, VA "The City of Alexandria has announced that Helen S. McIlvaine, Director of the Office of Housing, will retire on April 30 after 20 years of service advancing affordable housing and community development in the…...
Back to the Future: Celebrating Independence at Ford’s with the BoyZ from 1776
1+ week, 5+ day ago (201+ words) Theater-goers of 1776 oftentimes wonder how accurately the play portrays the men who gave birth to a nation that sultry July day. Did it really happen that way? In short" YES! God writes lousy theater, especially musicals. Fortunately Edwards and Stone…...
A New U.S. Quarter Is Dropping at Mount Vernon—1,500 Will Be Given Away
1+ week, 6+ day ago (314+ words) MOUNT VERNON, VA " A piece of American history is about to enter circulation"and it's launching right here in our backyard. On Monday, March 23, George Washington's Mount Vernon will host the United States Mint for the official debut of a…...
Matt and Tony’s Marks 4th Anniversary Making Yelp’s Top 100 in U.S. List
2+ week, 2+ day ago (393+ words) Alexandria, VA " On its 4th anniversary, Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar in Del Ray is celebrating making Yelp's Top 100 U.S. Restaurants 2026 list. Its creative approach to American comfort food classics and unique cocktails begins with its stylish "all-day brunch" setting. Owner…...