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By Missy Schrott | [email protected] The house George Washington and his family built at 123 S. Pitt St. continues to deliver timeless treasures and draw...

History, tourism, culture and community are important elements of life in Alexandria. Facets of each were on display last weekend during the official celebration...

The George Washington Birthday Parade returned to Old Town on Monday, bringing with it music, patriotic displays, energetic dance and even ponies. This year's event...

The George Washington Birthday Parade returns on Monday, bringing with it a host of related events. The parade itself travels a one-mile route in Old...

Those who are looking for an alternative to pre-gaming for the Super Bowl have an option with the annual Alexandria Warehouse sale, which takes...

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Walking into Rick Garcia’s living room feels more like stumbling upon a cozy, hole-in-the-wall museum than it does stepping foot...

To the editor: Leave Alexandria’s “protest statue” – also known as “The Appomattox” — alone. Its dramatic art is ideal for current and future protests. Its...

To the editor: I write as a former church employee and resident of Alexandria to ask those nationwide who are criticizing the removal of the...

By Louise Krafft “Going once, going twice, sold!” is the familiar call of the auctioneer as the gavel drops and the sale is final. Auctions date...

To the editor: I recently read that the Rev. Dr. Noelle York-Simmons and the vestry of historic Christ Church decided to take the plaques representing...