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Made in ALX Summer Art Camps

Made in ALX, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is excited to welcome kids ages 6 to 13 to our summer art camps! Your kids can paint, sculpt and craft in a positive and supportive environment with small class sizes (just 10 kids per session). These week-long, half-day camps are hosted both mornings and afternoons for children ages 6 to 9 or 10 to 13. Classes are taught by an experienced and loved Fairfax County Public Schools art teacher. See session descriptions and more information at madeinalx.com/artcamps. We can't wait to help your child exercise their creative muscle this summer!

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Michelle Witte

Washington Metropolitan Area

Old Town Alexandria

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Made in ALX, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, is excited to welcome kids ages 6 to 13 to our summer art camps! Your kids can paint, sculpt and...

Essen Apartments Offers 2 Months Free in Alexandria, VA

Essen Alexandria

Looking for upscale living with smart features and serene surroundings? Essen Apartments in Alexandria, VA is now leasing — and for a limited time, new residents who sign a 13-month lease will receive 2 months of free rent! Located next to the beautiful Winkler Botanical Preserve, Essen blends modern luxury with natural tranquility. Residents enjoy thoughtfully designed apartments featuring keyless entry, Bluetooth-enabled smart bathroom mirrors, in-unit washer and dryer, and kitchens with open shelving, tile backsplashes, and under-cabinet lighting. Community amenities include: -A stunning rooftop lounge and sundeck -Expansive state-of-the-art fitness center -Pet spa, bike storage, and garage parking -Courtyards, BBQ areas, and access to nature trails Whether you're relaxing on the rooftop, working remotely from the lounge, or unwinding with a walk through the Preserve, Essen offers a lifestyle designed for comfort, convenience, and connection. 📍 Now Leasing at 1801 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 📞 Call (571) 630-3977 or visit essenalexandria.com to schedule your tour today!

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Looking for upscale living with smart features and serene surroundings? Essen Apartments in Alexandria, VA is now leasing — and for a limited time,...

8:30 p.m. update — Twitter user <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/natwilson" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@natwilson</a> shared video of the fire, which you can now click on just above this text. On the <a href="http://youtu.be/GI8RL2ei_to" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube clip</a>, the videographer describes flames "shooting 20-30 ft in the air showering nearby homes with embers" before fire crews arrived. The video was shot from the Mt. Jefferson Park playground. — — — — Alexandria Fire Department crews responded to shed that caught on fire in the 300 block of Hume Avenue around 7 p.m. Monday. No one was injured in the blaze. The battalion chief on the scene said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Fire crews turned their hoses on the smoldering branches of a large tree in the home's backyard. The shed appeared to be destroyed. Alexandria Police had blocked off several blocks of Hume Avenue so fire crews could get to work. A message left with the AFD's public information officer was not immediately returned.

8:30 p.m. update — Twitter user <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/natwilson" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@natwilson</a> shared video of the fire, which you can now click on just above this text.

On the <a href="http://youtu.be/GI8RL2ei_to" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube clip</a>, the videographer describes flames "shooting 20-30 ft in the air showering nearby homes with embers" before fire crews arrived. The video was shot from the Mt. Jefferson Park playground.

— — — — Alexandria Fire Department crews responded to shed that caught on fire in the 300 block of Hume Avenue around 7 p.m. Monday.

No one was injured in the blaze. The battalion chief on the scene said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Fire crews turned their hoses on the smoldering branches of a large tree in the home’s backyard. The shed appeared to be destroyed. Alexandria Police had blocked off several blocks of Hume Avenue so fire crews could get to work.

A message left with the AFD’s public information officer was not immediately returned.

Del Ray

The cause of a fire in the 300 block of Hume Avenue remains under investigation.