The September issue of Alexandria Living magazine is here!
Subscribers should be receiving their issues this week. (Not a subscriber? Click here to sign up!)
You'll want to start your look at this issue with a perusal of some of the many events coming up, including the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style and the Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour (the magazine is a sponsor of both and we can't wait to check them out!).
Even before Labor Day, you probably are either sending kids back to school or recalling those school days and all the excitement that comes with it. Guess what? That feeling doesn't need to end! There are fun and interesting things to learn at any age, and we've compiled quite the list of new skills you can learn — from archery and motorcycling to cooking and woodworking and a myriad of other activities, starting on Page 38.
We are constantly amazed at the growth that continues in Alexandria despite the pandemic. In this issue, you can check out some of the latest apartment, condo and retail developments going up in and around Alexandria, on Page 45. And don't forget to check out our interactive map here on our website.
Can you guess what one of the most popular topics in the magazine and on our website is? Dining, and even more specifically, finding out about new restaurants opening in Alexandria. We take a look at the surprising growth on the restaurant scene, starting on Page 18.
Writer Rachel Kester explores two intriguing topics in this issue: The mystery of the Eastern Cougar and Alexandria's secret magnolia bogs, on pages 20 and 24, respectively.
We all know how Alexandrians feel about their dogs — most pooches can't take a few steps without getting a treat from a local retailer or quenching their thirst at a water bowl left outside a Mom 'n Pop shop. Susannah Moore explores some of the dogs that go above and beyond — serving as facility, therapy or service dogs, on Page 26.
With many condo-dwellers in our City, we decided to explore some of the ins and outs that some experience when it comes to major renovations. We get a look at the results with kitchen, bath and home office makeovers, on Page 30.
With colder weather on the horizon, now may be the time to plan an escape to a warmer climate. You can't do better than a visit to the Florida Keys. Come along with us on a 10-day girlfriends' getaway, on Page 52.
One thing that Alexandrians take pretty seriously — their coffee shops. One of our favorites is Grounded Coffee Shop. Meet the new owners in The Last Word.
With this issue, we are celebrating our third year in print. The years are flying by! Thank you — all of our advertisers, subscribers, contributors and others in the community who have helped us along the way.
