Beginning Feb. 11, Virginians will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at select CVS locations across the state. The Commonwealth is among an initial 11-state rollout to expand COVID-19 vaccines at CVS pharmacies across the country. Thirty-six CVS locations will offer the vaccine through appointment only to individuals meeting state criteria, which will be confirmed by the state in advance of the rollout. Continue reading “COVID-19 Vaccine To Be Offered By CVS”
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Updates About January Reopening of In-Person Teaching
Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Gregory Hutchings Ed.D. updated the Alexandria School Board about the district’s reopening plans during a virtual school board meeting on Dec. 17. Continue reading “Updates About January Reopening of In-Person Teaching”
The First Alexandria Shop Small Week Is Here
Small Business Saturday, a movement that began 10 years ago in an effort to drive holiday shoppers to small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, has expanded into the first Alexandria Shop Small Week. The Shop Small Week promotion runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 6, beginning with Plaid Friday (Nov. 27), followed by Small Business Saturday (Nov. 28), Museum Store Sunday (Nov. 29), Cyber Monday (Nov. 30), and Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1). Shop Small Week is an initiative by Visit Alexandria to support Alexandria’s locally owned boutiques and retailers. Continue reading “The First Alexandria Shop Small Week Is Here”
Alexandria City Public Schools To Continue Virtual Learning Until January
Alexandria City Public Schools announced plans for all students to continue virtual learning at least until January early Wednesday morning. The plan calls for phased re-entry of students with disabilities beginning on Nov. 5. Phased re-entry for all students is proposed to begin in January 2021. However, ACPS has not released details about these quarter three plans yet. Continue reading “Alexandria City Public Schools To Continue Virtual Learning Until January”
Concert Series Sounds Of Hope And Harmony Continues Through October
Classical Movements is an Alexandria-based choral and orchestral tour organizer. They put on an initial set of three outdoor performances on June 20 in the garden of its Old Town location, the Rectory, at 711 Princess St. The concert series, Sounds of Hope and Harmony, has run every Saturday since July 25 and will continue through October. Continue reading “Concert Series Sounds Of Hope And Harmony Continues Through October”
Boardroom Salon For Men To Open Branches In Virginia
Boardroom Saloon, a Southlake, Texas-based saloon for men will bring its wood-paneled men’s barbershop and spas to Fairfax, Virginia this spring. They will open a location in May at 2920 District Avenue in Fairfax’s Mosaic District, and in June at 12031 Rockville Pike in the Montrose Crossing Shopping Center. Continue reading “Boardroom Salon For Men To Open Branches In Virginia”
How To Stay Cool During This Summer?
Summer is here so are the elderly heat stroke and heat exhaustion problems. A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally, 10 degrees or more above average, often combined with excessive humidity. Hot weather is dangerous, and seniors are particularly prone to its threat. Given below are some tips to avoid this. Continue reading “How To Stay Cool During This Summer?”
Schools Reopening Plan Announced By Governor
Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) announced at a press briefing that Virginia schools will begin reopening and offering in-person instruction in the fall. Northam also announced that Northern Virginia will enter phase two of reopening on Friday. When schools reopen in the fall, the state will follow a phased approach that involves steadily reintroducing in-person instruction alongside continued remote learning and strict social distancing measures. Continue reading “Schools Reopening Plan Announced By Governor”
2 Best Places For Breakfast In Alexandria
You must often have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. These days you need more starting your day off on the right foot is more important than ever. So pick up a bite to eat that accommodates such a morale boost. With online or telephone ordering and curbside pickup, here are two spots to get your day going and fast. Continue reading “2 Best Places For Breakfast In Alexandria”
Businesses That Are Open In Alexandria During COVID-19 Emergency
Business owners throughout Alexandria are adjusting to Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s executive order announced March 23 that mandates strict guidelines during the state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading “Businesses That Are Open In Alexandria During COVID-19 Emergency”