According to a new ordinance approved by the Alexandria City Council, face coverings will be mandatory in indoor and outdoor public settings in the Virginia city starting October. Alexandria’s new mask ordinance takes effect Oct. 1 and applies to anyone in a public space over the age of 10. It includes those present at indoor venues, as well as outdoor areas where social distancing isn’t achievable. Continue reading “Alexandria City Council Mandates Face Coverings Starting October”
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ACPS To Hold Online Classes For Fall 2020
ACPS announced on July 31 that the Alexandria City Public Schools students will be attending classes entirely online for the start of the fall 2020 school year. Similar to neighboring school districts, ACPS’ Virtual Plus+ program will involve daily live instruction streamed via Zoom, virtual one-on-one, and group tutoring sessions, and some asynchronous learning opportunities. Continue reading “ACPS To Hold Online Classes For Fall 2020”
Try Delicious Bakery Items At Buzz Bakeshop
Buzz Bakeshop offers bakery options from more substantial food like quiche & sandwiches to creative desserts & coffee. It is located at 901 Slaters Ln, Alexandria, VA. Buzz Bakeshop prepares handcrafted cupcakes, specialty cakes, coffee and espresso drinks, wedding cakes, fondant cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and milkshakes. Continue reading “Try Delicious Bakery Items At Buzz Bakeshop”
2020 40 Under 40 Honorees Announced By Alexandria Chamber Of Commerce
The 2020 class of 40 Under 40 honorees has been announced by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. This is the fifth class of honorees in the program. The 40 under 40 program was established in 2016 to recognize individuals under the age of 40 who are outstanding in their fields and shaping the future of the city. The 2020 honorees come from a variety of fields, including business, technology, nonprofit management, civic life, public service, education, and the arts. Continue reading “2020 40 Under 40 Honorees Announced By Alexandria Chamber Of Commerce”
Sacred Celebrations of Faith To Go Virtual Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak and stay-at-home orders in place across the state, some of the world’s most sacred celebrations of faith will move online. Jewish seder meals will be conducted via Zoom, Christian Holy Week services will be live-streamed and many Muslims will break their daily Ramadan fasts alone. Jack Moline, Agudus Achim Congregation Rabbi Emeritus said, “Wednesday night I will conduct both the smallest and largest seder of my life. Generally, we have 30 or so people at our table. Tomorrow it will be two – just my wife and myself. But we will have 100 people participating by Zoom.” Continue reading “Sacred Celebrations of Faith To Go Virtual Amid COVID-19 Pandemic”
2020 First Amendment Press Freedom Award Given To Three Fairfax County Schools
Chantilly High School, McLean High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) are the three Fairfax County public schools selected as recipients of the 2020 First Amendment Press Freedom Award. These are among nine schools nationwide and the only schools in Virginia. Continue reading “2020 First Amendment Press Freedom Award Given To Three Fairfax County Schools”
Washington’s Birthday Celebrated By Mount Vernon With Free Admission
George Washington’s 288th birthday will be celebrated by Mount Vernon with free admission to the estate Monday, February 17 and Saturday, February 2. Continue reading “Washington’s Birthday Celebrated By Mount Vernon With Free Admission”
Old Town Alexandria Connections Reception Raised Funds For Memorial Scholarship
12th annual Old Town Alexandria Connections reception at Chadwicks Restaurant welcomed business representatives from across the city gathered on October 23. Continue reading “Old Town Alexandria Connections Reception Raised Funds For Memorial Scholarship”
Old Town Fall Festival, All Things Nautical At Portside, To Be Held This Weekend Near Montebello Condos
This weekend, at Portside in Old Town Fall Festival, nautical notions will meet food, drink, and music. The festival is the second installment of Visit Alexandria’s Portside series. The festival will be held at waterfront Park this Saturday from 1 to 7 p.m. Continue reading “Old Town Fall Festival, All Things Nautical At Portside, To Be Held This Weekend Near Montebello Condos”