Dan Murray once thought his career would be made under the hood of a car, but today he can be found under the beam of stage lights, microphone in hand, crooning Jazz classics to adoring crowds across the DMV. In less than three years, the Northern Virginia native has gone from singing in the shower to performing at some of the region’s biggest venues and becoming one of its most recognizable musical talents.

I have to give credit to finding this next line to my algorithm. A tank dress from Sold Out NYC popped up as Vogue’s must-have summer dress. It really was such a great cut, and as I clicked through to find out more information, it was also at a great price. I really felt like this was the t-shirt line I had been trying to find for so many years.

Three years ago, a friend in Alexandria and her husband moved to Athens, Greece for a three-year job rotation. Almost immediately, another friend and I declared that we'd be visiting before they came home.Three years sounds like plenty of time to plan a trip. In reality, life has a way of filling every available space with work deadlines, family commitments, home projects, and all the other things competing for our attention—and our budgets. But this June, after years of talking about it, researching it, and saving for it, we're finally on our way.

Summer in Alexandria is all about waterfront sunsets, patio dining, outdoor festivals, and exploring the charm of Old Town's historic streets. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities, unique events, outdoor adventures, or easy day trips, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of the season.

See some of the most asked questions Lisa and her team at Wine Gallery 108 are asked, and get their answers. From flavors to favorites, see what Alexandrians are wanting to know from some of the best in the wine business.

It is that time of year again: the time where we become a bit of a used car sales lot. We get out our red pens and we start slashing prices, at a rapid pace. Over the years I have learned it is better to let folks know when the upcoming mark-downs will be, so they can decide if there is something they have been eyeing but wanted to wait for sale they can plan accordingly.

For Kim and Kevin Gilliam, opening Frolick Dogs was never just about giving four-legged friends a place to play, it was about creating a place where owners could build stronger relationships with them. Today, more than a decade after opening the area’s first canine sports club, the husband-and-wife team have built one of Alexandria's most beloved and unique destinations for dog-lovers and their companions alike. 

There is a moment in every home when renovation gives way to something more personal. At Rosecrest, that transition unfolded over time, shaped by daily life, family needs, and a thoughtful collaboration that carried the home beyond completion into something deeply lived in.