If you could ask City Council candidates a question, what would it be? ACTion Alexandria is offering you the chance to become a debate moderator in Alexandria's 2012 City Council elections.
One of the coolest educational toys ever, the geoboard, is an easy project to make at home.
ο»ΏGiving up television may seem impossible in todayβs over-information age, but it really isnβt that difficult if you follow four easy steps.
About 25 novice, experienced and master gardeners work hard to make a community garden thrive in Del Ray.
A local couple turns a vintage duplex into an eco-friendly modern home.
Get mom a meaningful gift fast while also helping out some great charities.
Deals, deals, & more deals.
An old house on Howell Avenue is poised to open as an intimate French cafe styled after the classic red-roofed Virginia farmhouse.
You've passed these homes a hundred times, but what do they look like inside?
For Charlie Harr and Kristin Fuller, coaching for Team in Training wasn't just an opportunity to help others. It was also a catalyst for love and a central part of their story.
Find out what your neighbors are doing to preserve and protect our beautiful planet.
A heartbreaking encounter sparked my first serious talk about addiction with my oldest child.
The spring real estate market is in full swing. See what is happening in Alexandria!
Tax season equals stress? Incorporate these tips now so that next year's tax season is a piece of cake.
The library is doing something great for National Poetry Month. Have you seen it?
Get your bike in shape for spring and summer riding with hands-on help from our new neighborhood bike coop.
A much-needed spring makeover begins with a little thoughtful organizing.
Each spring several species of shad meet an unfortunate demise in Cameron Run.
It can be tricky figuring out the timing for some of the spring gardening jobs, but as soon as you see the first yellow buds of the Forsythia opening, itβs time to get these jobs done.
This Saturday is National Cash Mob Day, where people will swarm a yet-to-be-announced business in D.C.
Ellen Pickering's fingerprints are all over Alexandria's parks, trees and trails.
Fill out a March Madness bracket and enjoy light competition between friends and family.
A morning turns from terrible to terrific in an instant.
If you're allergic to clutter, the Mount Vernon Big Flea is just what you need.
How to turn one recipe into at least four amazing meals!
Norm Hatch is a decorated World War II veteran and the man behind some of the war's most iconic images.
How do you make the most of bulk buying for a small family?
Toddler parents, you no longer need to fear waiting rooms, car rides, plane travel or restaurants. The iPad is my best weapon against major meltdowns.
See what it's like to paint in a small space in this studio tour with artist Patricia Uchello, who displays her work permanently at A Show of Hands in Del Ray.
I might be doing a lot of things wrong as a parent, but I'm getting at least one thing right.
Hear from the owner and visionary behind the open kitchen culture restaurant serving up local produce with Latin flavors of Mio.
A lost dog found, a woman comforted and a sadness soothed
For an easy activity to do with (or without) kids on a freezing cold day, try making ice ornaments and windows.
Where can you find the area's best cup of hot chocolate?
Do you want to stock your freezer with delicious homemade soup? Host a soup exchange!
Wendell Williams is a Street Sense newspaper vendor. For many, he is as much a part of the Del Ray Farmersβ Market as Veraβs Bakery or the Dressed Up Nut.
If 'volunteer more' was one of your 2012 resolutions then 1-800-Volunteer is a truly easy way to get you started.
Still planning your New Year's Eve celebrating and wondering what's going on in Del Ray? Here are a few highlights!
A home remedy for smelly towels.
Faces of Del Ray: Running a half-marathon is a notable goal by any standard. But for Jacqueline Bourgeois, it is a matter of facing fears while putting her own safety on the line.