Former UnWined space in Bradlee Shopping Center to become Chord Bread & Bottle
Owner Scott Shirley says the sandwich and wine shop, a sister to Slater's Market and Union Sandwich Co., is about six weeks from opening
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DCANTER wine shop uncorks grand opening in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique opened Wednesday at 1101 King Street, with a public celebration planned for Saturday, April 4
Alexandria issues stop work order on Gustave Boulangerie's outdoor structure
City records show two years of stalled permit applications; Fire Marshal investigation also open
Yalla seeks liquor license at Van Dorn address where Roha has gone dark
A new LLC filed with the state in December lists the temporarily closed Ethiopian restaurant's address as its principal office
The Majestic relaunches under new ownership April 10
Chef Santiago Lopez purchases Old Town Alexandria landmark, debuts reimagined menu and refreshed interior
Visit Alexandria extends 'Unlock Your Story' campaign to target meeting and event planners
Tourism organization pitches city as premier small- to mid-size meetings destination, citing $1B in visitor spending and proximity to D.C.
DCANTER wine shop set to uncork a new chapter in Old Town
The Capitol Hill wine boutique has received its certificate of occupancy at 1101 King Street, putting an opening for the beloved D.C. retailer within reach
Alexandria unemployment up sharply as private sector contracts, new Brookings data shows
City Council to receive workforce briefing Tuesday as $977M budget process enters critical stretch
AEDP launches first-ever startup accelerator targeting AI, robotics and defense companies
The $200,000 program would support up to 15 Alexandria-based companies and is designed to serve as the foundation for the city's long-term innovation ecosystem.
Del Ray's Bagel Uprising announces second location in Ballston
The boiled-and-baked bagel shop, born from a home kitchen in 2015, will open at the corner of Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street this spring.
Matt and Tony's team eyes Del Ray expansion with new Little Birdie restaurant
Sloan, culinary director Eric Brannon team up for second Del Ray venture on Mount Vernon Avenue.
The Garden reopens Friday after winter break, signaling start of spring season
Beloved Del Ray outdoor venue returns with full weekend hours and packed events calendar
USDA officially begins vacating Alexandria's Braddock Place, will relocate food assistance workers to D.C.
The building, which houses SNAP and other federal nutrition programs, was part of a complex purchased for $79 million in 2018 after USDA signed on as a tenant.
Tourism officials flag economic headwinds, shifting traveler habits as Alexandria enters 2026
Canadian visitation is down sharply, leisure travel expectations have softened, and a 'K-shaped economy' is reshaping who is spending on travel
Wells Fargo announces $500,000 grant to Alexandria nonprofit at N. Washington Street branch reopening
The grant will support the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development's financial literacy programs at HBCUs and communities worldwide
Lost Boy Cider founder feels the squeeze as tariff costs mount
Alexandria cidery among small businesses nationwide awaiting Supreme Court ruling on legality of emergency import taxes