It’s the last weeks of summer! This means school is starting back up soon. Perhaps, some children are already back in school. But, as always, going back to school is a big transition. No matter the age of your kids, going back to school can cause mixed feelings of excitement and anxiety. For young kids,…
Every year, the community of Alexandria comes together to exercise for a good cause. The annual Run! Geek! Run! 5K is always hosted by small businesses in the name of helping a local charity. For 2022, the beneficiary is SCAN of Northern Virginia. The organization is working to end child abuse and neglect in our…
August is the last full month of Summer, so make it a celebration! Make every day a holiday! August is not filled with annual celebratory days. No Labor Day, Memorial Day, or 4th of July long weekend to party with your friends and family. But no fret! There are plenty of holidays and reasons to…
Whether you want to sit down for a swanky dinner experience or grab a cup of artisan java to go, Bar Ivy can accommodate. Its dining room is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday at 5 p.m. while the fast-casual coffee kiosk is open on the same days, but from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
For film buffs, being able to see movies on the big screen again probably feels like a major milestone. The next step? To be in community with fellow film-lovers! The Movies & Critics series at the Arlington Mill Community Center makes it easy to connect with other folks who are fans of cinema. Every month…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Well, the second-best time! It’s summer vacation! Between summer camps, vacations, and the many activities to keep yourself or your little ones occupied; the dollar signs can add up. But, there are plenty of inexpensive and totally free activities that are still barrels of fun! Bust summer…
Ambar puts a fancy twist on the bottomless brunch buffet with its all-you-can-eat option. Instead of stepping up to a buffet, just take a look at the fully loaded menu. When everyone at your table opts for the $40 AYCE brunch, you can enjoy as many of the plates and brunch libations as you like…
Now that the season of sunshine has officially begun, why would you want to spend any weekend inside? One of the best ways to enjoy the fresh air and your community is by heading to local outdoor events—like the upcoming Silver Spring Art and Crafts Summer Fair. It celebrates the beginning of summer with a…
Le Refuge has been an institution in Old Town for nearly four decades, bringing a little slice of Paris to the quaint neighborhood. Its romantic, intimate dining room—complete with white linen tablecloths and flickering candlelight—might be the perfect place to take your love if they love French cuisine. Start with a glass of wine or…
The chocolatiers at Fleurir Hand Grown Chocolates consider their work to be art, which is why they stick to strict standards when it comes to their candy. They craft their chocolates by hand in small batches, and they only use fresh ingredients—never any preservatives or anything frozen. What’s more, they paint the chocolates by hand…
