Boeing is chipping in $50 million toward the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in Alexandria, Virginia, and it’s the biggest donation in Virginia Tech’s history, the university said. The multi-year commitment will help build the campus, as well as fund scholarships, fellowships, and academic programs for university students and to help steer a diverse group of K-12 students toward the technology fields. Continue reading “$50 million Contributed By Boeing For Virginia Tech Innovation Campus”
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Participate In Easter Egg Hunt With Old Town Boutique District
Easter Egg Hunt with Old Town Boutique District will be held on April 3 at various locations throughout Old Town Alexandria. Continue reading “Participate In Easter Egg Hunt With Old Town Boutique District”
Alexandria Restaurants Offering Valentine’s Day Special This Year
Valentine’s day is here and what better way to show your adoration than with a special restaurant menu for Valentine’s Day? Here are three Alexandria options to share with the one who has your heart. Continue reading “Alexandria Restaurants Offering Valentine’s Day Special This Year”
Firefighters And Friends To The Rescue Held Annual Toy Drive
The annual toy drive by Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue continued with a scaled-down distribution day on December 19 at My Father’s House Christian Church International. More than 500 toys and gift cards were distributed to children and families in need, primarily in the West End of the city. Continue reading “Firefighters And Friends To The Rescue Held Annual Toy Drive”
Two Restaurants To Eat At This Thanksgiving In Alexanndria
Thanksgiving will be soon here but it’s going to look a little different this year due to the pandemic. Though many restaurants continue to offer dine-in options for Thanksgiving, in this era of social distancing and curbside pickup, eateries are offering a wider variety of options for takeout and delivery. Given below are two options from across the city to brighten up your Thanksgiving. Continue reading “Two Restaurants To Eat At This Thanksgiving In Alexanndria”
Old Town ‘Streatery’ Car-Free Zone Extended Until Spring 2021
The pedestrian-only restaurant zone in Old Town has been voted to keep in place through March 2021 by the Alexandria City Council. The waterfront park of Northern Virginia city and 100 block of King Street near the Potomac River have restaurant seating on the sidewalks and along the road where cars typically would park. A broad corridor down the center of the road is open for walkers and social distancing. Continue reading “Old Town ‘Streatery’ Car-Free Zone Extended Until Spring 2021”
Fort Hunt Presents Flag Football For Players Of High School
The flag football program for kids 13 years and younger are now joined by a high school 7-vs-7 non-contact league for kids 14-to-18 years of age. Fort Hunt will also be offering skills and drills camps on select Saturdays and Sundays beginning in September, offering position-specific training for all positions on the football field led by current high school and college coaches. Continue reading “Fort Hunt Presents Flag Football For Players Of High School”
Alexandria To Recieve $75 Million For Duke Street Transitway Project
$75 million will be received by the City of Alexandria, Virginia, in funding from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority for construction of the first phase of the Duke Street Transitway project in 2025, according to a news release. The Duke Street Transitway will create dedicated bus-rapid-transit lines along with one of Alexandria’s heaviest traveled corridors. It will add capacity and infrastructure improvements to the segment of Duke Street between the King Street-Old Town Metro Station and the former Landmark Mall site. Continue reading “Alexandria To Recieve $75 Million For Duke Street Transitway Project”
Give Columbia Firehouse Restaurant A Try
Columbia Firehouse is a remade firehouse serving American eats & old-fashioned drinks with an exposed-brick atrium & patio. It is located at 109 S St Asaph St, Alexandria, VA. Built in 1863, Columbia Firehouse now stands as a historic, beautifully preserved American Brasserie and bar in the heart of Alexandria’s Old Town. Continue reading “Give Columbia Firehouse Restaurant A Try”
Together We Bake Adapts To Current Situation To Meet Community Needs In Alexandria
Together We Bake is one of the nonprofits that benefit from Spring2ACTion. This organization helps women become self-sufficient through hands-on experience in foodservice and hospitality. Four sessions are offered per year and there are usually between 10 and 12 women in each of the four sessions. This year’s spring session has been canceled due to coronavirus. Continue reading “Together We Bake Adapts To Current Situation To Meet Community Needs In Alexandria”