Tag: old town

Home profile: Memory lane

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Memories are powerful, and none more so than childhood memories. Those foundational experiences hold sway over people for their entire...

Your Views: In support of Old Town’s redevelopment

To the editor: Regarding the June 10 Alexandria Times editorial, “A post-mortem on the election,” I take exception with the statement: “For many older, long-term...

ALX Kids: What to look forward to during this ‘new normal’...

By Reagan Lowrance With COVID-19 vaccinations in full swing and businesses opening back up, my friends and I are looking at what our summers will...

Home profile: World-class fiddler tells personal stories through interior décor of...

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Panoramic views overlooking the Potomac River, a tabletop handcrafted from burled maple and landscape paintings decorating the walls like ornaments are...

Alexandria Celebrates Women: The story of Julia Johns, community pioneer

By Gayle Converse and Pat Miller The daughter of Julianna Johnson and Episcopal bishop John Johns, Julia Johns was in her early 30s when she...

Tying the Knot: From pretzels to politics, the journey for Mark...

By Cody Mello-Klein and Denise Dunbar The 32 years since U.S. Sen. Mark Warner and his wife Lisa Collis married have included business success, an...

Your Views: Dying for some pizza?

To the editor: My mom, many years ago when we were growing up, used to say, “I’m just dying for a Diet Coke.” The phrase,...

Homes: Decorate your home this summer without being cheesy

By Leah Donahue Maybe it’s the primary, bold colors that can be hard to pull off. Or maybe it’s the plethora of beach signs with...

Foodie: Plan the perfect picnic

By Elizabeth Myllenbeck I just cleared out the last remains of holiday lighting from my house only to discover a new crop of weeds –...

Pick the perfect housewarming gift

By Leah Donahue These days it seems like everywhere we turn, people are moving. And it’s not a coincidence. “After the initial lockdown in 2020, we...