From laundry detergent to maybe your new favorite sweater, businesses here across the east have the deals for you this Small Business Saturday. “Gives us opportunity to

While Black Friday deals often dominate the headlines, in Old Town Alexandria, there's a different tradition: Plaid Friday. The event is a “shop local” version of Black Friday, and encourages consumers to support small businesses in their communities.

Popular deals: Blackstone Original 2-Burner 28-inch Propane Omnivore Griddle with Hard Cover for $147; Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen for $149; Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones for $89; Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle for $249.