Credit Sharon McLoone

It’s a New Year’s Eve tradition: Toasting out-with-the-old, in-with-the-new with a glass (or two) of champagne or sparkling wine. With so many sparkling wines to choose from, picking...

Credit Sharon McLoone

First Night Alexandria has a whole host of fun afternoon activities for the family. If your family is like many families that have young kids who head to bed well before midnight, he...

Credit Drew Hansen

DASH bus and Metro riders donated toys for children at the King Street Metro entrance during the last two weeks. DASH representatives stationed themselves at the Metro entrance, acce...

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Metro has announced the following holiday schedule: Tuesday (Christmas Day) Metrorail and Metrobus operate on a Sunday schedule. Metrorail system open 7 a.m. until midnight...

Credit Alyah Khan

Grocery stores that are open in Old Town Alexandria: Giant, 3131 Duke St. – open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Giant, 530 First St. – open until 7 p.m. Ch...