Delia’s Alexandria, a Mediterranean and pizza restaurant in the Eisenhower Avenue corridor, announced it will provide meals to the National Guard during Inauguration Week. That equates to 15,000 meals per day being prepared in the restaurant’s kitchen. Because of this massive undertaking, the restaurant will be closed from Jan. 16 to 21. It will reopen on Friday, Jan. 22. Continue reading “National Guard Deployed During Inauguration Week To Be Fed By Delia’s Alexandria”
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Visit Evolution Home To Buy Unusual Gifts
Evolution Home is a consignment gift store that features 24 individual stores inside, conjuring images of the old Thieves Market that was located down the street until a fire a few years ago. It is located at6239 Shields Avenue, Alexandria. Continue reading “Visit Evolution Home To Buy Unusual Gifts”
40 Under 40 Celebrated By Chamber ALX
The annual 40 under 40 awards ceremony was celebrated by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce virtually this year. The chamber names 40 emerging business leaders in the city under the age of 40 each year. Continue reading “40 Under 40 Celebrated By Chamber ALX”
Virginia Tech campus in Alexandria To Be Guided By Advisory Board
The new Virginia Tech campus in Northern Virginia will be guided by an advisory board of tech industry executives. The school announced Monday that Hunch Analytics CEO Sanju Bansal will chair the board. Top executives from Qualcomm, Boeing, KPMG, Northrop Grumman, and The Carlyle Group will also serve on it. Continue reading “Virginia Tech campus in Alexandria To Be Guided By Advisory Board”
Virginia High Schools Delay Fall Sports
According to a July 27 news release, the Virginia High School League announced that fall sports for schools across the state will be delayed until December. Continue reading “Virginia High Schools Delay Fall Sports”
Enjoy Seafood At Laporta’s Restaurant
Laporta’s Restaurant is an Alexandria eatery focusing on seafood and pasta dishes, with happy hour and nightly live jazz music. It is located at 1600 Duke St, Alexandria, VA. Continue reading “Enjoy Seafood At Laporta’s Restaurant”
Restaurants Considers Parking Lots And Sidewalks As Potential Outdoor Dining Spots
Restaurants across Alexandria are considering to use parking spaces and nearby sidewalks as potential dining spots. They plane to use these places where they can serve outdoor meals in accordance with Phase One of reopening during a pandemic. Restaurant owners and managers say they’re weighing the options, trying to figure out how many people will really want to eat in a parking space. Continue reading “Restaurants Considers Parking Lots And Sidewalks As Potential Outdoor Dining Spots”
Maribeth’s Bakery Serves Alexandria During COVID-19 Pandemic
34 years ago, Maribeth’s Bakery started its business at the Old Town Alexandria Farmers Market. It was a time when farmer’s markets weren’t the cool, trendy thing. Now it has grown into a wholesale company serving Washington DC metropolitan area hotels, caterers, museums, professional clubs, etc. employing up to about 40 people. Continue reading “Maribeth’s Bakery Serves Alexandria During COVID-19 Pandemic”
Bike, Pedestrian And Driver Bills Aimed At Safety Passed By Virginia House
Though most drivers stop for a pedestrian or bicyclist in the crosswalk but not all. Del. Kay Kory (D-38) partnered with Del. Ken Plum (D-36) has addressed the issue with House Bill 1705. That bill was among seven bills passed recently to increase the safety for pedestrians and bicyclists across the state. Continue reading “Bike, Pedestrian And Driver Bills Aimed At Safety Passed By Virginia House”
Serving The Community: Bell and Johnson Funeral Service
Phillip Bell, who owned Lewis Funeral Home at 311 North Patrick Street, is fondly remembered as Chick by many African Americans in Alexandria, Virginia. Phillip ran a professional funeral business for many years on Wolfe and Patrick Streets and knew most of the African Americans in Alexandria and they too knew him. Since Chick was a native Alexandrian, most of the old-timers would seek out his service in their time of need. Continue reading “Serving The Community: Bell and Johnson Funeral Service”