Tag: Alexandria business

City launches BIPOC grant program

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] The City of Alexandria is gearing up to launch a BIPOC Small Business Grant Program. Alexandria business owners who identify as...

Holiday Gift Guide: The importance of self care

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Starting to think about what gifts to get for the holidays? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. As...

Restaurants adjust to permanent parklets

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Earlier this month, the City of Alexandria made permanent the parklet system that was installed during the COVID-19 pandemic as...

Celebrating Black Business Month

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Lauren Crisler launched her new candle business, Bashford & Pitt, in April 2021. Although she had been making candles for...

Goodwin House acquires senior living facility

Goodwin House Inc., a senior living nonprofit organization, is acquiring the Hermitage Northern Virginia, a senior living community located in the city’s West End. The...

Slaughterhouse mostly avoids disruption, at least one complaint filed

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Colvin Street is industrial, filled mostly with nondescript brick buildings. The atmosphere is quiet and empty, save for a few cars...

R&B Heating and Air Conditioning celebrates 40 years

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] It’s been 40 years since Del Ray HVAC installer R&B Heating and Air Conditioning first started heating up, and things...