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Old Town Crier Regional Magazine Promoting Old Town Alexandria from the “Bay to the Blue Ridge” since 1988!

The Old Town Crier was established in January of 1988 as "Alexandria 's Finest Newsmagazine”. Immediately embraced by the community, the Crier has continued to evolve and grow over the years and we are now known as the publication that literally reaches "From the Bay to the Blue Ridge."

Many people are familiar with Garfield, Felix the Cat, Tom of Tom and Jerry, and Sylvester, The Cat in the Hat, Grumpy C...
20/07/2025

Many people are familiar with Garfield, Felix the Cat, Tom of Tom and Jerry, and Sylvester, The Cat in the Hat, Grumpy Cat, and other fictional, cartoon, and even famous cats on the internet, but how many people have heard of Felicette? Or Crème Puff? How about Choupette? Or Room 8, Scarlett, or Oscar? 🐈‍⬛

By Jaime Stephens Many people are familiar with Garfield, Felix the Cat, Tom of Tom and Jerry, and Sylvester, The Cat in the Hat, Grumpy Cat, and other fictional, cartoon, and even famous cats on t…

Once you realize how many resources may be available and begin your research on college financial assistance, you could ...
18/07/2025

Once you realize how many resources may be available and begin your research on college financial assistance, you could be on your way toward easing some of the anxiety often associated with paying for higher education.

By Carl Trevison and Stephen Bearce Once you realize how many resources may be available and begin your research on college financial assistance, you could be on your way toward easing some of the …

In 1994, The Offspring burst onto the scene with their massive radio hit, “Come Out and Play”. It all started with the L...
16/07/2025

In 1994, The Offspring burst onto the scene with their massive radio hit, “Come Out and Play”. It all started with the Los Angeles radio station, KROQ-FM, and from there the song spread around the world and up the charts.

It even reached number one on Billboard’s “Modern Rock Tracks” and played a central role in establishing punk rock in the mainstream.

By Ron Powers In 1994, The Offspring burst onto the scene with their massive radio hit, “Come Out and Play”. It all started with the Los Angeles radio station, KROQ-FM, and from there the song spre…

This month, we're focusing on the most neglected aspect of typical fitness programs: flexibility. This should be at the ...
15/07/2025

This month, we're focusing on the most neglected aspect of typical fitness programs: flexibility. This should be at the top of everyone’s fitness wish list because having good flexibility means experiencing less injury and improving activities of daily living.

By Ryan Unverzagt I want to focus this month on the most neglected aspect of typical fitness programs. I’m talking about flexibility. This should be at the top of everyone’s fitness wish list becau…

Who doesn’t a love a big pile of hot, crispy French fries? But great fries aren’t just a matter of slicing potatoes and ...
14/07/2025

Who doesn’t a love a big pile of hot, crispy French fries? But great fries aren’t just a matter of slicing potatoes and drowning them in a bath of hot fat for a few minutes.

Perfect fries begin with the perfect potato followed up by an essential two-step cooking process.

By Charles Oppman Who doesn’t a love a big pile of hot, crispy French fries? I’m not talking about the kind served at fast food joints — although some do serve up fabulous fries — or mo…

Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14th each year, marking the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, a major even...
14/07/2025

Bastille Day is celebrated on July 14th each year, marking the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, a major event of the French Revolution.

In honor of Bastille Day, we decided to revisit one of our very favorites and Alexandria’s very own, Bastille Brasserie & Bar, for this month’s Dining Out column.

By the Gastronomes Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries to the National Day of France and celebrated on July 14th each year. The French National Day is the anniversar…

"I grew up in the Pittsburgh area. So, I spent most of my youth thinking that water was supposed to be brown. This is w...
13/07/2025

"I grew up in the Pittsburgh area. So, I spent most of my youth thinking that water was supposed to be brown. This is why I love the Caribbean. The water that surrounds the islands is an unbelievable turquoise color that is nothing short of amazing.

I walked inside our hotel room to see what provisions we have, or may need, for the refrigerator and immediately saw a 12-pack of craft beer. It was from the local brewery, Turks Head Brewing. I knew we were off to a good start."

By Timothy Long I grew up in the Pittsburgh area. So, I spent most of my youth thinking that water was supposed to be brown. The three rivers are not known for their beauty. This is why I love the…

Here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do to help keep your garden looking it’s best for the rest of t...
13/07/2025

Here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do to help keep your garden looking it’s best for the rest of this season as well as what you can do to make sure your garden comes back in full force next spring.

Thanks to our friends at GardenHelper.com, here are a few gardening tasks and projects that you can do to help keep your garden looking it’s best for the rest of this season as well as what y…

This month we decided to visit Berks County in Pennsylvania. Reading is about 190 miles from Alexandria and is an intere...
12/07/2025

This month we decided to visit Berks County in Pennsylvania.

Reading is about 190 miles from Alexandria and is an interesting city to visit with many interesting things to do. It's also home to the Fightin’ Phils, a Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies since 1967.

By Bob Tagert This month we decided to visit Berks County in Pennsylvania. Our decision was influenced by the Berks County marketing folks as we receive “Constant Contact” emails from them on a reg…

Most of you who have been in the DELMARVA area for any length of time are familiar with the Birchmere, an intimate conce...
11/07/2025

Most of you who have been in the DELMARVA area for any length of time are familiar with the Birchmere, an intimate concert hall in Alexandria that is host to live musical and comedy acts throughout the year. The main room seats 500 and provides dinner service with seats only a few feet from the stage.

The original Birchmere opened in 1966 as a restaurant and music was added in 1975, soon Michael Jaworek would arrive in town.

Photo above courtesy of Stephen Moore By Bob Tagert Most of you who have been in the DELMARVA area for any length of time are familiar with the Birchmere, an intimate concert hall in Alexandria tha…

In the world of art dealers and art galleries, most of them are run through the skin of one’s teeth and are usually a la...
10/07/2025

In the world of art dealers and art galleries, most of them are run through the skin of one’s teeth and are usually a labor of love on the part of the dealer. When a gallery “survives” for a few years and then establishes itself as a permanent fixture on a city’s art scene, that cultural tapestry gains another member and we all benefit.

By F. Lennox Campello Over the decades that I’ve been writing this column, I’ve discussed, and showcased, and offered proof of the love for art that it takes to run an independent comme…

Oily skin combined with 100% humidity in Washington DC equals havoc. It doesn’t have to reach havoc stage if you follow...
09/07/2025

Oily skin combined with 100% humidity in Washington DC equals havoc. It doesn’t have to reach havoc stage if you follow these simple tips.

By Kim Putens Oily skin combined with 100% humidity in Washington DC equals havoc. It doesn’t have to reach havoc stage if you follow these simple tips. Tip 1 – Keep oily skin balanced by wa…

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