Alexandria’s first African American fire chief Corey Smedley talks shop
We caught up with Smedley, who is originally from DC, about fighting fires, public service and what making history means to him.
Virginia becomes 1 of 8 states closing all K-12 schools amid coronavirus
Following a press conference on March 13 by Gov. Ralph Northam, K-12 schools across the state will officially close for a minimum of two weeks.
A local water aerobics instructor talks fitness in Northern Virginia
Alexandria-based Chechena Furlow has been teaching aquatic fitness to seniors for over 25 years. Here, she shares exactly what that’s like.
10 upcoming events for the local 55-plus community
From a lesson in gardening to a workshop about maintaining a positive outlook on life, here’s how to stay engaged with the local community this month.
Smithsonian and Kennedy Center make major changes amid coronavirus outbreak
As cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue to rise throughout the United States, these two popular organizations are taking precautionary measures.
Creative Corner: How a museum curator finds balance in the art world
We chatted with Alexandria-based curator Leslie Mounaime about how her career translates to her individualized style on a daily basis.