It is only due to the philanthropy of its community members that so many of Alexandria’s historic buildings still stand today.

As Alexandrians prepare this year’s holiday feasts, this column is taking a moment to whet your appetites by highlighting a portion of the lasting national influence of Virginia’s Black cooks.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 35 degrees.

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will host a Saturday food giveaway to feed 2,000 families affected by the SNAP pause. Pastor Jamal Bryant says the government shutdown is heavily impacting seniors ...