The Del Ray Business Association presented Dolce & Bean with the 2021 “Heart of Del Award” on Feb. 12. The annual award, given to the business that represents the heart and soul of Del Ray, is determined by a public vote of neighbors and customers. Online voting for the award took place earlier this month, with several voters leaving comments praising the business. Continue reading “Dolce & Bean Received Heart of Del Award”
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48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Virtual Celebration To Be Hosted By Alexandria
The City of Alexandria will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a virtual community program premiering on Friday, January 15, at 7 p.m. The program, “The Fierce Urgency of Building the Beloved Community,” will be presented by the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Planning Committee. Continue reading “48th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Virtual Celebration To Be Hosted By Alexandria”
What Restaurants In Alexandria Thankful For This Year?
As per Alexandria Gazette Packet, “There’s no getting around the fact that this year has been an incredibly challenging one for restaurants and their owners. While at first glance, reasons for gratitude may seem to be in short supply, in actuality restaurateurs have found many things to be thankful for.” Continue reading “What Restaurants In Alexandria Thankful For This Year?”
‘Better Cities For Pets’ Grant Awarded To Animal Welfare League Of Alexandria
A 2020 Mars Petcare “Better Cities for Pets” grant for $10,000 has been given to the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria. The “Better Cities for Pets” grant program is funded by Mars Petcare and administered by the Humane Society of the United States. This program provides funding to animal care facilities across the country to improve the quality of life for animals in those constituencies. Continue reading “‘Better Cities For Pets’ Grant Awarded To Animal Welfare League Of Alexandria”
Alexandria Welcomes Helbiz E-Scooters
Helbiz is now deploying fleets of its e-scooters in Arlington and Alexandria, Virginia. New York-based Helbiz brought its dockless electric bikes to D.C. earlier this year. Helbiz will eventually have 200 e-scooters in Alexandria and 100 in Arlington. The riders will be allowed to travel between the two jurisdictions, but nowhere else. Continue reading “Alexandria Welcomes Helbiz E-Scooters”
Foster’s Grille And Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association Deliver Meals To Alexandria Firefighters
Members of the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association delivered over 600 meals to Alexandria firefighters with a donation of lunches on June 5 from Foster’s Grille over a period of six weeks. Continue reading “Foster’s Grille And Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association Deliver Meals To Alexandria Firefighters”
Visit National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum
The National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum is located on the United States Patent and Trademark Office campus in Alexandria, VA. There is a gallery of icons illustrating each of the 500+ Inductees and their great technological achievements that helped stimulate growth for our nation and beyond. Continue reading “Visit National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum”
Students Stay Connected While Social Distancing In Alexandria
Friends, neighbors, and businesses look for ways to stay connected while staying safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic as social distancing has become the new normal. While businesses have taken to web conferencing, teens are finding ways to stay in touch in the absence of classes. Continue reading “Students Stay Connected While Social Distancing In Alexandria”
Alexandria Streets To See More E-Scooters
Alexandrian streets are expecting to see more e-scooters. Phase II Pilot program, which will bring more electric bikes to the area, is half-way through in the City of Alexandria. New York-based Helbiz started rolling out its electric bikes in the District in January. It will deploy both scooters and bikes in Alexandria (200 each) in the coming weeks. Continue reading “Alexandria Streets To See More E-Scooters”
Living Legends of Alexandria Announces 2020 honorees
Living Legends of Alexandria has announced the selection of Living Legends for 2020. The 2020 Living Legends were vetted from an array of nominations that were submitted by the public and received through the fall of last year. Continue reading “Living Legends of Alexandria Announces 2020 honorees”