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The model railroad displace at the U.S. Botanic Garden. (Photo: dcphotograhper)

Weekend Guide

Events to Keep Warm or Enjoy the Cold Oh the weather outside this weekend is frightful and cold. If you’re willing to bundle up and venture out, there are many indoor activities where you can stay warm, a few others where you won’t. Season’s Greenings Holiday
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Fireworks over the Alexandria waterfront during First Night Alexandria 2012. (Photo: Victor Wolansky)

Goodbye 2013

Ring in 2014 with Family Celebrations Another year has come and passed, and it is time to welcome 2014. Most bars, restaurants and hotels are offering packages to help you ring in the new year, but here are some family-friendly celebrations. First Night Alexandria First Night
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Shoppers wait in line while shopping at Toys R Us in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Weekend Guide

Take a Shopping Break & Enjoy the Weather We’re down to the wire and hopefully you have all your Christmas shopping wrapped up. Take a break from fighting crowds in the malls or credit card fraud at Target and enjoy the warm temperatures this last weekend before
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