Tag: old town books

Children’s books to check out this season

By Leslie Golden Books make great gifts for people of all ages. Below is a list of children’s book classics grouped into three age categories...

Summer Sidewalk Sale returns this weekend

By Kassidy McDonald │[email protected] Get your shopping bags ready, as one of the most popular summer shopping events in the city returns this weekend. Alexandria’s...

Businesses offer Ukraine support

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] As the Ukraine humanitarian crisis worsens and citizens continue to flee, many Alexandria businesses have created special offerings for community...

Holiday Gift Guide 2020: Easy but great last minute gifts

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] Our lengthy, warm fall has lulled many Alexandrians into slow-tracking preparations for the holidays. Now, suddenly, we are in the...

Holiday Gift Guide 2019: Shop local this holiday season

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] It’s officially gift-giving season, and the Times is here to help you sort through all your wish-list needs. Over the...

Emerging Writers Festival takes place this weekend

By Heather Hartzell | [email protected] The Emerging Writers Festival will take place Aug. 16 to 18 in Old Town. The festival seeks to inspire young...

Visit Alexandria announces Summer Sidewalk Sale dates

By Heather Hartzell | [email protected] The annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale will take place Aug. 10 and 11 in Old Town and Del Ray, Visit...

Old Town Books creates a cozy community nook on the waterfront

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Old Town has long been known as a small business hub, featuring countless restaurants, boutiques and gift stores, but Alexandria...