Tag: old town

By Nancy Smith Weddings are such a special time for couples, and I love helping them make the best first impression of their wedding with...

By Brianne McConnell | [email protected] With quaint neighborhoods, light-lined streets and small corner restaurant booths, the charm around Alexandria creates a natural setting for romance....

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] City Council approved the renaming and rededication of streets named for Confederate soldiers and generals and also passed the 301...

 The annual Scottish Christmas Walk and the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will return Saturday to celebrate the holiday season, according to a press...

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] South Royal Street holds many residences, but this quaint home stands among the hustle and bustle of the Old Town...

The worst thing about a mistake is not usually the error itself, as everyone and every organization occasionally gets things wrong. What’s unacceptable is...

By Kaitlin Murphy | [email protected]  The Twig hosted the 81st Historic Alexandria Homes Tour in Old Town on Sunday. While originally scheduled for Saturday, the...

By Kaitlin Murphy | [email protected] As reported in the Times’ April 7 article “Is business booming?,” a revised Business Improvement District is being considered in Old Town...

On June 19, 1865, two months after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House and two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the...

  By Boyd Walker  Welcome to Alexandria where we support small businesses and public engagement! With one number, 311, you can contact city hall (alexandriava.gov/Alex311) and we aim to...