Alexandria Sidewalk Sale Returns In August

The 17th annual Sidewalk Sale will be held later this month.

Pen, Paper, Party: Penny Post To Celebrate Stationery Store Day With Gifts, Raffles For Shoppers

Alexandria independent stationery store Penny Post is celebrating Stationery Store Day on Saturday.

Data Center Developer Files Plans For First Of 2 Buildings In Alexandria: Report

Starwood Capital Group has filed a permit application and building plans for its proposed data center at Plaza 500 off Edsall Road.

Alexandria Launches New Food And Beverage Entrepreneurship Program

The new program is designed to take aspiring food and beverage entrepreneurs from concept to execution.

New Horror, Science Fiction Bookstore Coming To Old Town This Fall

A new bookstore focusing on the strange and unsettling is alighting in Alexandria in time for pumpkin season.

Crooked Beat Records To Reopen In Del Ray This Summer

The little record store that could is returning to the neighborhood with a little help from its friends.

Alexandria Among The Best US Cities For Pet-Friendly Coworking: Survey

A new survey has ranked the country's best cities for folks who love office dogs.

Longstanding Del Ray Pet Supply Store Closing In June

The Del Ray store has been open since 2014. A second location remains open, the owners said.

Alexandria Ranked Among Best Cities For College Graduates In New Survey

Alexandria was ranked second in its class.

New Appointment-Only Bridal Boutique Opening In Alexandria

The White Magnolia's newest location will open its doors on June 26.

Croatian Wine Tastings, Game Day Discounts: Old Town Shops Announce World Cup Promotions

Old Town's small businesses are raising the Croatian flag and celebrating the visiting team with events and discounts.

Old Town Home Cook Among 100 Competing On New Food Network Series

An Alexandria home cook will compete for up to $250,000 on the new series.

2 Alexandria Groups Win $40,000 In State Tourism Grants

Virginia awarded matching grants to support 143 local tourism programs and more than 850 partners statewide.

Luxury Carmaker Could Be Headed For Alexandria's West End: Report

The filing is still in its early stages, but it could be a major local footprint for the global brand.

Del Ray Vintage Shop Closing In June

The shop and events space will shut down after a year in business.

Devastating Flood Forces Del Ray Record Store To Move

Crooked Beat Records in Del Ray will be closing its doors and looking for a new location after flooding damaged the business.

Ben & Jerry's Offering Free Ice Cream At VA Stores: See When

Ben & Jerry's is giving away ice cream at Virginia locations on Free Cone Day.

VA Has 4 Of The 'Most Envied' Shopping Spots In U.S., Report Says

Virginia has four of the most envied shopping destinations in the U.S., a report says. See how they ranked and why.

Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Alexandria: Police

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning on Interstate 395 in Alexandria, Virginia State Police said.

Amazon Expands 1-Hour Delivery In Virginia

Amazon said Tuesday it is rolling out faster delivery services in hundreds of U.S. cities, including some in Virginia.

Del Ray Hardware Wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award

Community staple Del Ray Hardware and its owners were honored with the 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award by a business group.

Virginia Among States Spending The Least On Groceries, New Ranking Says

Grocery prices have surged in recent years, increasing by nearly 30% since 2019, according to the USDA. Here's how much VA pays.

Warehouse Sale Extended At Old Town Boutiques

The Alexandria Warehouse Sale, featuring discounts at more than 20 shops in Old Town, has been extended through President's Day weekend.

Warehouse Sale Returns At Old Town Boutiques

The Alexandria Warehouse Sale returns this weekend, featuring discounts at more than 40 independent boutiques across Old Town.

Major Retailer To Shutter 10 Virginia Locations

In a December filing, the company said it had already closed 590 stores in fiscal year 2024.

Is Wegmans Collecting Biometric Data On VA Shoppers? What To Know About Controversial Policy

With 15 stores in Virginia, Wegmans has begun scanning the faces of anyone who enters select stores, sparking privacy concerns.

Sheetz To Offer VA Customers Free Coffee During 2025 Holiday Season

Sheetz convenience stores will give away free cups of coffee over the Christmas and New Year's holidays at all Virginia stores.

Food Deliveries By Robot: New Service Expands To Alexandria

Food deliveries by robots will start to appear in some areas of Alexandria as a company deploys its robots to third-party deliveries.

Late-Night Shopping Offered At 3 Old Town Alexandria Stores

Shoppers have the chance to browse stores up to midnight during a special holiday shopping experience in Old Town Alexandria.

Old Town Farmers' Market To Relocate In 2026 During City Hall Renovations

The farmers market will get a new temporary location as renovations start at the City Hall complex.

Attracting Development, Retaining Businesses In Economic Roadmap For Alexandria

A draft of Alexandria's economic framework details strategies for retaining and recruiting businesses, attracting development and more.

Alexandria Named A Top U.S. City For Remote Working: Study

Alexandria ranked among other U.S. cities in the top 10 cities for remote workers based on the economy, connectivity and more categories.

Banking Giant To Shut Down 2 NoVA Branches: What To Know

One of the East Coast's largest banks is shutting down four locations in the DMV, including two in Northern Virginia and one in D.C.

Red Barn Mercantile Plans For Busy Holiday Unveiling Event In November

The Old Town boutique will reveal its holiday display and shopping collection with a launch event for in-person and online shoppers.

These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In VA In 2025

Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year in Virginia.

Virginia 7-Eleven Stores To Undergo Major Changes

Executives said in a recent earnings call that foot traffic at 7-Eleven is down by 7.3 percent since August.

Company To Expand Headquarters In Alexandria, Office In Fairfax County

A firm will create more than 1,200 jobs between expansions in Alexandria and Fairfax County, officials announced Thursday.

Labor Day 2025 Grocery And Retail Store Hours In VA: What’s Open, What’s Closed

There are plenty of stores where Virginians can spend their hard-earned money on Labor Day. See what else is open and closed.

Popular Retail Chain Closing 6 Virginia Locations

Several stores are closing in Virginia as the retail chain struggles with bankruptcy.

These 17 VA Companies Ranked Among Best Places To Work

One hundred companies were ranked in both the 2025 Fortune Best Small Workplaces and Fortune Best Medium Workplaces lists.