Free Car Washes Offered To School Employees At Mr Wash Car Wash In Alexandria

Mr Wash Car Wash is giving away free car washes at all of its locations as part of a back-to-school celebration.

These VA, DC Hotel Restaurants Among The Best In U.S.

​Five of the best hotel restaurants in the country are located in Virginia and Washington, D.C., according to OpenTable.

This Restaurant Has The Best Sushi In VA, New Ranking Says

Chef Standards recently compiled a list of the best sushi restaurants in each state. See which Virginia eatery made the cut.

Goodwin Living To Add More Senior Housing As Older Adult Population Grows

As not-for-profit Goodwin Living recently got approval for a new building, the CEO discusses responding to demand for senior housing.

Donation Drive Launched In Alexandria For Free Formal Wear Shopping Day

Ahead of a free shopping day with formal wear and accessories, a business is seeking help with collecting donations.

Boutiques Team Up For Fundraiser Benefiting Center For Alexandria’s Children

Alexandria's child advocacy center working on child abuse prevention will benefit from a fundraiser led by several boutiques.

Veterinarian-Owned Practice Opening In Alexandria

A new veterinary-owned network is planning an expansion in the DC region market, starting with Alexandria.

Old Town Alexandria Business Owner Shocked By $1K Tariff Bill

A business owner shared a recent $1,000 tariff bill for a shipment of goods from a Canada small business.

Old Town Jewelry Boutique Changes Ownership After 13 Years

She’s Unique, the Old Town jewelry boutique, has new owners after 13 years. Customers can say farewell to the store founder this weekend.

How Much VA Pays For Groceries Might Surprise You

A new study examines how much Virginians pay for groceries as a percentage of their income.

4 Job Fairs For Federal Workers, Veterans, Immigrants Set In NoVA

Amid downsizing of the federal workforce, four job fairs for federal workers and contractors will be held in Northern VA in early May.

Dollar General Closing Dozens Of Stores: What It Means For VA Shoppers

​Dollar General plans to close nearly 100 stores nationwide during the first quarter of 2025. Here's that that could mean for VA shoppers.

Alexandria Bookstore Affected By Fire Opening In New Location

Not long after opening, a fire affected a bookstore and two other businesses. Now the bookstore is preparing its new location.

Layoffs Spiked 245% In February: See VA Impact

Job cuts soared across the government sector in February, with retailers and pharmaceutical companies also cutting positions.

31 VA Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers

Forbes recently released the 10th-anniversary edition of its America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Midsize Employers ranking.

2 VA Restaurants Among Most Romantic 'Hidden Gems' Survey Says

A new survey revealed where couples find the most charm and best flavors for a romantic dinner out. See which VA eateries made the list.

Housing Alexandria Welcomes Three New Board Members

Local Affordable Housing Nonprofit Brings Aboard New Expertise

Skincare Studio Uses Artificial Intelligence To Check Skin Condition

An artificial intelligence tool called Gloria helps give clients updates on their skin condition and to customize treatments.

Party City To Close All Stores, Including 21 In VA: Report

Party City is going out of business, ending its 40-year reign as the go-to party supplier in the country. See VA locations.

Housing Alexandria Distributes 250 Toys for Tots for Holiday Cheer

​Local Affordable Housing Non-profit Supports Toys for Tots Program

2 VA 'Dive Bars' Named Among Best In U.S. For Food

Geek Nexus surveyed 3,000 bar-goers to find the top dive bars serving "surprisingly good food." These VA bars made the list.

Old House Provisions Provides Rare Bespoke Shoemaker In Alexandria

A new shoemaker in town provides a custom shoemaking service that might have been more common in Alexandria's early days.

Alexandria Children's Bookstore Hooray For Books To Close

Hooray for Books, an independently-owned bookstore, will close as its lease ends on upper King Street in Old Town.

Old Town Business Association To Shut Down After BID Fails

Old Town Business, the association that pushed for a Business Improvement Service District, will shut down.

Housing Alexandria Donates 250 Thanksgiving Meals to Residents

Affordable Housing Non-profit Gives Back with Annual Food Giveaway

Housing Alexandria Celebrates 20 Years of Community Impact

​Alexandria Affordable Housing Non-Profit Marks Milestone

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Plans Grand Opening In Alexandria

Virginia Tech will have a grand opening for its first academic building of the Innovation Campus in Alexandria's Potomac Yard.

TGI Friday's Bankruptcy: Fate Of VA Locations Murky

See which VA locations could be affected. Plus, what to do if you have an unused gift card for TGI Friday's.

Denny's To Shutter 150 Restaurants By 2025: See VA Locations

The closures represent about a tenth of the chain's current restaurants. As of September, the company had 1,586 locations.​

Amazon Hiring 7,000 Workers In VA Ahead Of Holidays

Pay for the seasonal jobs starts at $18 per hour, according to the company. See open positions in the D.C. area.

Eries Interiors Holds Grand Opening In Old Town Alexandria

A new store selling original art, home decor and housewares opened just around the corner from King Street.

Wawa Named Top U.S. Convenience Store In New Study; See VA Locations

The convenience store also took first place for customer satisfaction in the Northeast and second in the South.

This Grocery Chain Dominates In VA As Industry Shrinks: New Data

As the traditional grocery store industry keeps shrinking, an analysis shows that four companies own about one-third of stores in the U.S.

ALX Community's New Location Opens On Alexandria Waterfront

Coworking space ALX Community has opened its fourth location, with a focus on space for small and medium businesses.

3 More VA Red Lobster Locations Slated To Close: Report

Red Lobster, which filed for bankruptcy after losses from endless shrimp, appears poised to close additional Virginia locations.

Free Car Washes Offered At Several Alexandria Locations On 1 Day

A locally-owned car wash wants to help families start the school year with a sparkling clean car.

Salon At Alexandria's Montgomery Center Relocates, Plans Grand Opening

Salon Kate & Spa is one of the businesses making a move with the Montgomery Center planned for mixed-use development.

2024 Summer Sidewalk Sale Lined Up For August In Alexandria

Alexandrians can shop local and get steep discounts on merchandise during the returning Summer Sidewalk Sale.

Fibre Space Celebrates 15th Anniversary Of Business In Alexandria

Fibre space, which carries hard-to-find yarns, imports and fibers and hosts workshops, is in the midst of 15th anniversary celebrations.

Amazon Fresh Prepares To Open New Alexandria Store

While some Amazon Fresh stores in the region have been scrapped, a new store is preparing to open at an Alexandria shopping center.