Fairfax Street into a four-story residential development not only garnered protest from the public, but sharply. The 3 x 2. James Cullum July 11, 2023 at 330pm. A culinary staple is closing its doors this week after nearly 30 years in Old Town. In the first two quarters of the 2021-2022 school year, 20 ACPS students were arrested. Supporters of former President Donald Trump celebrated that the MAGA leader was hardly mentioned in the newly released court documents in a case involving late financier and convicted sex offender. According to Visit Alexandria, the event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. Beers from Atlas Brew Works (courtesy photo) Atlas Brew Works announced today they plan to open a third location later this year in the new Carlyle Crossing development. Demolition was mostly wrapped up this weekend after a quick tear-down, and the plan is to make the location part of the broader effort to reform Old Town&x27;s sewer system called the RiverRenew program. Last month, District A School Board Member Willie Bailey abruptly resigned, prompting the Alexandria Circuit Court to order a special election for Jan. James Cullum December 15, 2021 at 945am. Yesterday&39;s announcement of the possible new arena at Potomac Yard turned a previously scheduled conversation with Mayor Justin Wilson into one of the first public discussions of the contentious project. The least expensive condo, single-family home or townhouse sale over the past seven days was 215,000 while the most expensive was 1,750,000. "I, for one, am not a fan of the ward system," Vice Mayor Amy Jackson. The Beyond Hello website says the store carry "carefully curated cannabis products" like vapes, concentrates, edibles and more. Earlier today, officials announced plans to bring the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards to a new arena in Alexandrias Potomac Yard neighborhood. Key Responsibilities From the Moroccan-American Heritage & Cultural Festival at Market Square to Port City Brewing Company&x27;s 10th Annual Old Town Pub Crawl, there&x27;s plenty to keep everyone busy over the next few days. Stay on top of what&x27;s happening in Alexandria, VA with help. 5 baths 5,370 sq. Pitt Street in Old Town. During this six-hour period, area residents ages 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may download the Lyft app to their. The city will host its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. There are dozens of Alexandria streets named after Confederate soldiers, and Wilson says that it will take a multi-year process to rename the streets. Del Ray Community Blood Drive at. Alexandria City High School Executive Principal Peter Balas says that violence within the school is being handled and students caught fighting are being dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Vernon Miles August 29, 2023 at 145pm. Pitt Street in Old Town (courtesy photo) 1799 Prime Steak and Seafood might be famous for its eponymous steaks, but it was a wayward sausage that stole the discussion at the City Council meeting this weekend. -- A 16-year-old Alexandria City High School student has been arrested in connection to last week's fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Luis Mejia Hernandez, Alexandria Police tweeted. Tonight (Tuesday), the City Council will vote on directing City Manager. The neighborhood feeds into Waynewood Elementary School, Carl Sandburg Middle School and West Potomac High School. (Updated at 115 p. com News 5. A packed house in Alexandria Council Chambers for the Planning Commissions vote on the controversial Zoning for Housing proposal, Nov. (Updated at 730 p. The announcement came a month after Bailey abruptly left a School Board meeting during a restructuring discussion. Anti-Zoning for Housing sign in Alexandria (staff photo by James Cullum) (Updated 1126) In true Alexandria fashion, a contentious debate over city zoning policy led to some unorthodox and occasionally offensive arguments, from calls for public officials to be spanked to an argument that affordable housing should go to "deserving blacks. UPDATED Alexandria City High School evacuated due to bomb threat (7635 views) JUST IN Two City Council members vie to replace Alexandria Mayor (7007 views) Notes Alexandria police chief apologizes for earlier letter saying department will arrest people wearing ski masks (2895. The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a robbery at the Bradlee Shopping Center this morning just before 9 a. (Updated at 12 a. No police sirens were used before and immediately after the stabbing, and police struggled to break up the fight, according to video obtained by ALXnow. Galactic Panther A January Evening with John Fishell at 8 p. ) The owner of an aging office building in Old Town North wants it converted into a 136-unit apartment building, and credits the decision to the. The National Weather Service has issued an areal flood warning for Alexandria, in addition to a coastal flood warning in place until Saturday. A minor male Alexandria City High School student suffered a suspected non-fatal overdose at the King Street campus on Thursday, according to Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt. The news came Thursday afternoon, after 38-year-old Pankaj Bhasin was ordered by the Alexandria Circuit Court to stay off the websites after lying about himself and his whereabouts during. Arlington calls for aid, and Alexandria will answer. The new 2 billion arena, leased to Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is scheduled to break ground in 2025 and open sometime in late 2028, a press release from the governors office. Sponsor May 12, 2022 at 1200pm. Alexandria facing another Metro shutdown, this time without DASH filling the gap. City leaders break ground on new fibre optic network (staff photo by Vernon Miles) 15. 13, Alexandrians can submit applications for public housing. Last month, video surfaced by citizen journalism page Alexandria Accountability showing an Alexandria Police Department vehicle with the display in the cruiser&x27;s passenger seat. Del Ray Farmers Market at the corner of Mt. "For 10 days and two weekends, nearly 70 restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia, will offer a 25, 35 or 45 per person prix fixe. Abingdon Drive in Old Town North (via Google Maps) (Updated 525 p. An economic impact report released last Friday said the new Potomac Yard arena would create 30,000 jobs and more than double the economic output of previous development plans. The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Oct 24, 2023. The city is starting work on a new municipal fiber optic network, but while the project should boost internet speeds at city facilities and schools, the big news for most local residents is higher internet speeds. Vernon Miles October 30, 2023 at 130pm. The increased coverage is in response to Tuesday&x27;s fatal stabbing of a 18-year. Fairfax Street in Old Town (via City of Alexandria) 15. The scene of a shooting on the 800 block of W. A coalition of organizations and City agencies has put together a survey to assess the quality of housing around the city. Alexandria&x27;s drinking water has an "actionable" level of Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), and the City Council just endorsed a plan to help clean it up. Thursday night sees a 30 chance of rain after 1am, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low. The move from Lorton to 1940 Duke Street the Carlyle Crescent building was announced back in November. As a reminder, the City of Alexandria&x27;s fireworks display will occur during their 274th Birthday Fireworks & Celebration on Saturday, July 7 at Oronoco Bay Park. Updated at 1145 a. Tonight (Tuesday), the City Council will vote on directing City Manager. The day will be breezy with a northwest wind of 16 to 21 mph and gusts up to 39 mph. A Dominion Energy outage map indicated that 1,998 customers are currently affected by the outage. Alexandria&x27;s City Hall just got an F rating in a new facility report, and long-awaited renovations are still years away. The survey also asks bus riders to rank their priorities for new station amenities, including The city&x27;s website said design for the West End Transitway will run through mid. Old Town Farmers Market at Market Square Plaza; 8 a. Dec 5, 2023 Last month, District A School Board Member Willie Bailey abruptly resigned, prompting the Alexandria Circuit Court to order a special election for Jan. Key Responsibilities From the Moroccan-American Heritage & Cultural Festival at Market Square to Port City Brewing Company&x27;s 10th Annual Old Town Pub Crawl, there&x27;s plenty to keep everyone busy over the next few days. Suspect arrested after shooting near Braddock Road Metro station (staff photo by James Cullum) 14. Anyone in the region out late on New Year&x27;s EveNew Year&x27;s Day in need of a ride home can get one through the 2023 Holiday SoberRide program. Vernon Miles February 13, 2023 at 330pm. Find out what's. Big changes are coming to Village Brauhaus at 710 King Street in Old Town. Local cafe owner buys RedRocks Pizza in Old Town (3072 views) ARHA seeks building height approvals for affordable apartment project in Old Town North (1082 views) Notes Alexandria City Public Schools wants 314 million to fund its capital projects (912 views) Other local coverage. Notification In response to a death investigation, there is a moderate police presence in. A protest at Southern Towers in the West End on Thursday, Dec. "It is with a heavy heart we announce the closing of Lori&x27;s Table in Old Town Alexandria Virginia," owner Lori Leetz wrote on Facebook. A 45-year-old Fairfax County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison last Thursday for a 2022 crash on Duke Street that killed a Fairfax County man and injured four others. James Cullum July 11, 2023 at 330pm. Nov 29, 2023 Vernon Miles November 29, 2023 at 150pm. Notes Alexandria Police Department working on expanding license plate reader program. "I just walk around in the neighborhoods knock on doors, talk to. 6,730 likes 734 talking about this. 28 -- somewhat overshadowed by the Zoning for Housing vote that evening -- includes details on plans to install rainbow artwork at a. In the pilot stage of the citys guaranteed basic income program, 150 individuals will receive 500 per month for 24 months. Carlos Kami Adar McKethan pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and driving under the influence of drugs in connection with the death. A number of juveniles from around Alexandria have been arrested in connection to the incidents. Laportas Restaurant & Jazz Lounge The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p. Hundreds of students at the school, which has an enrollment of approximately 4,000 students, engaged in a walk-out protest joining international protests against Israel&x27;s bombardment of Gaza. Construction has begun at a controversial halal slaughterhouse, and the owner says that the business at 3225 Colvin Street will open in mid-November. Popular burger chain Five Guys is taking its HQ to the Carlyle neighborhood this month, Virginia Business reported. Local news and info for Fairfax County, Virginia. In the past four weeks, there have been 286 homes sales. A 31-year-old Alexandria man is out on bond after being charged with allegedly brandishing a firearm and impersonating a police officer in the parking garage of his West End apartment complex. 10, 2020 (Staff photo by James Cullum) The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency visited Southern Towers in the West End this week, signalling to housing advocates that years of protests against rent hikes and evictions are finally. No one has been arrested in connection to. Across social media. The Franklin P. 1, a 30-year-old woman flagged down an APD officer just outside the Firehook Bakery at 430 S. 11) in a meeting with the Old Town North Design Review. Earlier A big announcement about the Potomac Yard sports arena -- possibly a new home to the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards -- could come tomorrow morning. Over the last year, both serious crimes like homicide and auto theft called Part I crimes by the FBI and nuisance crimes like DUI and vandalism called Part II crimes have been on the rise. ALXnow&x27;s top stories this week in Alexandria. A 20-year-old Alexandria man was sentenced to 10 years in prison, all of them suspended, and five years probation today after the unintentional shooting and killing of his best friend. Residents of the ChirilaguaArlandria neighborhood been besieged over the last year. The 1. to 6 p. The Alexandria Police Department just announced three major new hires. With 385. Mayor Justin Wilson, who voted in the minority against eliminating SROs in the 4-3 Council vote in. Vernon Miles January 7, 2021 at 430pm. The Beyer Land Rover dealership at 2712 Duke Street could soon be replaced with a new 94-unit affordable housing development (item 9). and includes a holiday. Photos have been released on the latest construction update for the Potomac Yard Metro station, which the contractor says is 55 complete. The Alexandria City Council incumbents held onto their seats in a hotly contested Democratic primary, and will be joined by three new faces to the Council if the results carry over into the November election. Vernon Miles November 21, 2023 at 1010am. Candidates Gina Baum and Tim Beaty have vastly different backgrounds and strengths. Rendering of aerial view of Monumental Arena development (image courtesy of JBG SMITH) (Updated 1227) An economic impact report released last Friday said the new Potomac Yard arena would create 30,000 jobs and more than double the economic output of previous development plans. The fine dining experience continues at 1799 Prime Steak & Seafood, which opened last month in the old Restaurant Eve location at 110 S. The Alexandria Fire Department said the fire is in a commercial building on the 4400 block of Wheeler. Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson says that he wants to reignite the conversation over renaming streets named after Confederate heroes of the Civil War. Ongoing (Sept. During this six-hour period, area residents ages 21 and older celebrating with alcohol may download the Lyft app to their. The neighborhood feeds into Waynewood Elementary School, Carl Sandburg Middle School and West Potomac High School. Engineering firm. that a person was stabbed in the 2700 block of Dewitt Avenue near E. The clerk told police that the male suspect was buying a Black & Mild cigar. The local pizza chain made waves last year after winning the top prize for New York-style pizza in the International Pizza Challenge. "They try to steal fish, and from the whole meat and seafood department,. ) The two school resource officers at Alexandria City High School have been removed from their posts and placed on administrative leave after a "serious complaint," according to the Alexandria Police Department. com July 24, 2023 at 115pm. Beauregard Street will create too much density. Good Monday morning, Alexandria Todays weather Rain is expected mainly before 9am, followed by mostly cloudy skies that will gradually clear up, reaching a high near 43. 88 billion, according to a report that the City Council will receive at. This time, there&x27;s a corvid to blame. (Updated at 550 p. BREAKING Flooding reported in Alexandria. Yesterday&39;s announcement of the possible new arena at Potomac Yard turned a previously scheduled conversation with Mayor Justin Wilson into one of the first public discussions of the contentious project. In the pilot stage of the city&x27;s guaranteed basic income program, 150 individuals will receive 500 per month for 24 months. The redevelopment of 301 N. A rendering of the Samuel Madden Project&x27;s North Building (via City of Alexandria) 15. After reaching a high water mark around 330 p. Alexandria&x27;s Democrat Congressman Don Beyer was easily reelected to his fifth term in office on Tuesday. Abingdon Drive in Old Town North (via Google Maps) (Updated 525 p. Baum is a managing broker with Keller Williams Metro Center,. Alexandria resident robbed at gunpoint and beaten in D. Ferman, who cooked at The Alexandrian and Hotel Monaco for 15 years, spent the last three months renovating the interior of 4112 Mount Vernon Avenue. A rendering of the Samuel Madden Project&x27;s North Building (via City of Alexandria) 15. As a reminder, the City of Alexandria&x27;s fireworks display will occur during their 274th Birthday Fireworks & Celebration on Saturday, July 7 at Oronoco Bay Park. Arlington, Virginia, Thursday, October 6,2022 - Today, partner Chlo Swanson announced that The Haute Restaurant Group will soon open at Arlington&x27;s Williamsburg Shopping Center in the space formerly occupied by Smoking Kow BBQ. A disturbing video shot by Alexandria Accountability was posted across social media platforms and has come to the attention of the Alexandria NAACP. The Virginia Dept. But, like a crane kick at the end of a karate championship, Romero said some surprising zoning issues have cropped up that could spell trouble for plans to open Seichou. City leaders broke ground on Housing Alexandria&x27;s 474-unit affordable apartment complex in Arlandria on Wednesday, capping off the largest project of its kind in Alexandria history. that was down to scattered pockets like 156 customers without power in North. Notes New townhouse project on Seminary Road to start development next month. The old Robinson Terminal North, once the abrupt northern end to the Old Town waterfront, is no more. Alexandria police identified the victim as 29-year. The Birchmere Music Hall Carbon Leaf at 730 p. A combination of pumping stations, use of underground space at Founder&x27;s Park, and more would help retain and remove floodwaters in the area. The four companies have submitted proposals to construct and maintain a broadband system in Alexandria and will move into review by city staff. Thursdays most read. "While many of our hotels are suffering significant losses of their own, they have been willing to partner with the City to assist in the response," Mayor Justin Wilson told ALXnow. The Rose Hill neighborhood in Alexandria is rich in history, dating back to the 18th-century. that was down to scattered pockets like 156 customers without power in North. A new restaurant focused on milkshakes in mason jars is coming to Old Town. Alexandria sandwich shop Loris Table closed this week, Alexandria Living Magazine reported. Jan 14, 2022 Alexandria is moving forward with its long-awaited broadband network -- and potentially breaking Comcast&39;s internet monopoly -- with a shortlist of potential broadband internet providers. At the same time, city staff wrote in a memo that it&x27;s increasingly apparent the city&x27;s DASH bus network doesn&x27;t have the manpower. The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Nov 20, 2023. The former home of Landmark Mall is likely to soon get a new tenant. 12, 2022 (staff photo by James Cullum) It&x27;s been a busy week in Alexandria. Voters line up to vote early in Old Town (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott) The wait for early voting should be a little shorter next year. James Cullum July 11, 2023 at 330pm. 1, the groups have officially merged. com is the up-to-the-minute source for breaking news, weather, traffic, politics, events and community happenings in Arlington, Virginia. Rak, an attorney for the applicant,. James Cullum July 28, 2023 at 151pm. Police said the shooting occurred near the 1300. Sergeants 26 white males, two white females, six. The outside signage of Faccia Luna (823 S. Connor said the aim is to open sometime this summer. In a 2021 poll, over 55 of ALXnow readers had never heard of the Winkler Botanical Preserve and nearly. The developer for the massive Samuel Madden redevelopment in Old Town deferred submission of a final site plan this week, after the Board of Architectural Review warned failure over design guidelines. Dontae Drumgold has been charged with the 2022 murder of a man in the West End (via Alexandria Sheriffs Office) (Updated 245 p. Thursdays most read. As plans for what will replace the Potomac River Generating Station in Old Town North gradually take shape, the city is still working through the specifics of how exactly to tear down the building. The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) project aims to tear down a dozen aging townhouses at 899 and 999 North Henry Street -- 66 units in total -- and replace. A packed house in Alexandria Council Chambers for the Planning Commissions vote on the controversial Zoning for Housing proposal, Nov. 9 special election for Alexandria&39;s open District A School Board seat, and things are getting interesting. (L-R) Climbers Charlie Osborne, Abigail Humber and Tessa Huang at SportRock Climbing Center at 5308 Eisenhower Avenue. On ALXnow FREE Family Fun Fall Fest at Shoppes at Foxchase this Saturday THINGS TO DO. com November 16, 2023 at 410pm. High vacancy prompts office-to-apartment conversion proposal in Old Town North. 4 million in fraudulent pandemic-related PPP loans and unemployment benefits. After a two-and-half year hiatus, The Tasting Room (1602 King Street) has reopened in Old Town. The Journal reported that a new development concept plan has been filed with the city&x27;s planning department. One of Alexandria&x27;s last waterfront warehouses is becoming a tavern. Sergeants - 26 white males, two white females, six. A 5 pay boost for officers in specialized units. (Updated at 730 p. Things To Do. After years of development, construction officially began on the 300 million project at the corner of Swann Avenue and Richmond Highway --. Good Monday morning, Alexandria Todays weather Rain is expected mainly before 9am, followed by mostly cloudy skies that will gradually clear up, reaching a high near 43. So far, the city said around 40 of the city&x27;s streetlights have been swapped. AHDC&x27;s proposed Arlandria housing development (image via AHDC) 12. A 5 pay boost for officers in specialized units. The restaurant at 1028 King Street opened in 2017 and served paninis, deli sandwiches, soups and salads. It's a second shot for the proposed Samuel Madden redevelopment after the plans' first encounter with the Board of Architectural Review sparked some debate. Vernon and Oxford Avenue; 9 am to 11 am Waterfront Commission Waterfront Walk at Windmill Hill Park. James Cullum December 5, 2022 at 330pm. The property. James Cullum October 20, 2022 at 330pm. The Alexandria Accountability footage shows a propped-up figure with a cartoon pig head, a black domino. com April 17, 2023 at 140pm. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (5th) was reelected to a second term with 21,622 votes, and Del. "I was honored to be chosen. Proceeds from the event will go to the INOVA Alexandria Hospital. Dec 22, 2022 The Alexandria Police Department (APD) has officially upgraded a "suspicious death" investigation to a homicide and said the victim was a local teenager. (Courtesy Kerrin Nishimura) 16. City Attorney Joanna Anderson noted that the panhandling change is part of an update to bring obsolete sections of the city code in line with. After years of development, construction officially began on the 300 million project at the corner of Swann Avenue and Richmond Highway --. It wasn&x27;t so much a groundbreaking as it was a wall-breaking, as local dignitaries smashed their way to a new future at the new Inova Oakville at Potomac Yard on Monday (Nov. Balas, who has been with Alexandria City Public Schools for 22 years, took over at then-T. Video of the damage showed residents wading through inches of water in apartments and. The Missing Middle vote referring to the multi-family structures that proponents hope will help make housing more affordable created nearly unprecedented levels of controversy in Arlington County. A 17-year-old former Alexandria City High School student was found guilty Tuesday for last year&x27;s fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Luis Mejia Hernandez in the parking lot of the Bradlee Shopping Center. A major affordable housing development in the citys Braddock area is headed to the Planning Commission tonight. Graduates at Alexandria City High Schools graduation at George Mason Universitys EagleBank Arena, June 3, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) Its that time of year again. Arlington County is applying for funding from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority to expand the transit. Tree removal is usually a touchy subject in Alexandria, but Christmas tree removal is. The Missing Middle vote referring to the multi-family structures that proponents hope will help make housing more affordable created nearly unprecedented levels of controversy in Arlington County. The 17-year-old Rahimi, who one day wants to run for Congress, recently sat down with ALXnow to discuss the honor and her journey. At around 11 p. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine sent a letter to CIM Group highlighting the concerns of residents regarding evictions, increased rents and living conditions at their Southern Towers Apartments complex. police are investigating Yar&x27;s homicide on Monday, July 3, on the 400 block of 11th Street NE. The vine-overgrown plants days are numbered HRP is. The proposed conversion of a West End apartment building into a three-building complex has neighbors concerned of potential parking issues. The current building at 301 N. Alexandrias holiday tree outside City Hall in Old Town in 2021 (staff photo by James Cullum) (Updated at 150 p. The burger chain, which opened its first location in Arlington in 1986, has been headquartered in Lorton for nearly a decade. With 385. City Manager Jim Parajon appointed Adriana Casta&241;eda to lead the department. ) The two school resource officers at Alexandria City High School have been removed from their posts and placed on administrative leave after a "serious complaint," according to the Alexandria Police Department. Construction has started in Fairfax County at the new home of Beyer Automotive Group&x27;s Land Rover Alexandria. to 6 p. The Alexandria Police Department arrested 38-year-old Dustin Bone in the area of King and N. -430 p. Williams High School. The Kings Row project is heading back to the Board of Architectural Review on Wednesday, Dec. Two longtime affordable housing advocacy nonprofits have announced that, as of Jan. The new 2 billion arena, leased to Monumental Sports & Entertainment, is scheduled to break ground in 2025 and open sometime in late 2028, a press release from the governor&x27;s office. , Monday-Friday. Six Coronavirus Outbreak Sites Identified Across Alexandria. Visit Alexandria announced today that the city&x27;s famous Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade will be returning for its 51st year early next month. lily kawaii of leak, facebook location tracker by istaunch
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To submit a letter, send it to aedenloffechopress. Beltway crash in Alexandria (image via VDOT) Parts of the Beltway were closed for hours overnight as Virginia State Police investigated a collision that left two people who appeared to be pedestrians at the time dead at the scene. The agreement is the third collective bargaining agreement an negotiation between employers and a group of employees generally led by a union in recent years. Alexandria's City Council is scheduled to vote at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. Jack Taylor&x27;s Alexandria Toyota sold for 35 million to a Maryland company last month, and the dealership is keeping the name "Alexandria Toyota. A 45-year-old Fairfax County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison last Thursday for a 2022 crash on Duke Street that killed a Fairfax County man and injured four others. Duke Street. Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. com May 30, 2023 at 350pm. To submit a letter, send it to aedenloffechopress. Largest homes sold. There is no obligation to renew, residents. "Taste of Old Town North is a celebration of the diverse neighborhoods of greater Old Town North," the Old Town North Community Partnership wrote, "featuring wellness. The three-bedroom and four two-bedroom units have been rented, but there are still roughly 17 one-bedroom units available and 35 studio apartments available. The first public meeting for the planned development was. The streets and new names being considered are North Breckinridge Place changed to honor Benjamin Banneker North Frost Street changed to honor Sarah Gray North and South Early Street changed. James Cullum December 4, 2023 at 345pm. In a release, the City of Alexandria said the following intersections along Duke Street, between North Ripley Street and Jordan Street, are being considered for turn restrictions. City leaders broke ground on Housing Alexandria&x27;s 474-unit affordable apartment complex in Arlandria on Wednesday, capping off the largest project of its kind in Alexandria history. Charniele Herring (4th) was reelected to her eighth. Popular D. Pitt Street in Old Town. After an online celebration last year, Alexandria&x27;s First Night celebration is back, fireworks and all on New Year&x27;s Eve. The former home of Landmark Mall is likely to soon get a new tenant. A conversation around a hair salons paint job forced Alexandria leaders to confront the question should Old Town stay a red brick town At a meeting on Saturday, the City Council voted to overturn an earlier Board of Architectural Review (BAR) decision and will allow Glynn Jones Salon (720 King Street) to keep its painted yellow exterior. Evans said that one firefighter has been transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. James Cullum June 30, 2021 at 445pm. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 THINGS TO DO 12 p. Fall Plant and Garden Sale at Mount Vernon; 10 a. on Monday, Jan. As plans for what will replace the Potomac River Generating Station in Old Town North gradually take shape, the city is still working through the specifics of how exactly to tear down the building. -based franchise Founding Farmers should be opening in the new Oakville Triangle development sometime next summer. The Alexandria City Council incumbents held onto their seats in a hotly contested Democratic primary, and will be joined by three new faces to the Council if the results carry over into the November election. APD was notified at around 425 p. (Updated 52622) A teenager from Alexandria City High School was killed during a "large fight" at the Bradlee Shopping Center McDonald&x27;s, police say. One of those residents, Alex, was forced out of. Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria Todays weather Partly sunny skies are expected with a high around 48 and a northwest wind of 3 to 7 mph. , Valentine was shot and killed inside a car at the 6800 block of Haven Avenue. As part of an effort to preemptively combat gentrification likely incoming with Amazon&x27;s. John Babsa, a 34-year-old former manager of the Northern Virginia branch of New York-based ABM Industries, pleaded guilty to one count of felony embezzlement at his July 27 trial. Free biodegradable leaf bags are available at City Hall, recreation centers, and the City&x27;s self-serve shed on Business Center. The city is bringing its vehicle fleet out to Chinquapin Park (3210 King Street) for Tons of Trucks 2023 on Saturday, Sept. Alexandria&x27;s City Council is scheduled to vote at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. The City of Alexandria is working to expand its Office of Voter Registration and Elections in Old Town (421 King Street) to accommodate a surge in early voting. The joint work sessions are a chance for the school and city leaders to close the 7. ACPS told ALXnow it is working on response to questions about whether Bailey regrets walking out and if he wants to continue serving on Board. Since then, Balas has. We are extremely busy. The survey also asks bus riders to rank their priorities for new station amenities, including The city&x27;s website said design for the West End Transitway will run through mid. The web page reports on the Missing Middle vote in Arlington County, which allows multifamily structures in single-family home zoning, and its impact on Alexandria&39;s affordable housing plans. A sign that the restaurant will open in winter 2024 was recently posted outside a main window. A sign that the restaurant will open in winter 2024 was recently posted outside a main window. ) Police are responding to a call for shots fired on the 1200 block of Madison Street, roughly a block away from the Braddock Road Metro station. Alexandria Sheriff Sean Casey says the recent actions of a deputy against a YouTuber outside the city jail are "inconsistent" with its policies and procedures. Del Ray Community Blood Drive at. ACPS is asking students, families and staff to weigh in on the two options for "consideration in the superintendent&x27;s final recommendation" by Dec. There was a burghlary at the 7-ELeven at 2108 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray on Thursday morning, June 22, 2023 (via Google Maps) 12. Scattered rain showers will begin after 10pm on Tuesday night, mixing with snow. The suspect was described by police as a Black male with a. The 454. Scanner chatter indicated that intersection lights were out and there were people stuck in elevators, but there was no ongoing fire. Charniele Herring (4th) was reelected to her eighth. com December 29, 2023 at 850am Good Friday morning, Alexandria Todays weather In the afternoon, there is a 20 chance of rain with partly sunny skies and a high near 51 degrees, accompanied by a. At about 12 p. on Monday, Jan. Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Principal Peter Balas announced that, after graduation in June, he&39;s heading north to become the new principal at Arlington&39;s Wakefield High School. Its expensive. Alexandria resident robbed at gunpoint and beaten in D. Connecting You to City Services. Its expensive. Fairfax Street into a four-story residential development not only garnered protest from the public, but sharply. She admitted "in April 2023,. From ALXnow Upcoming Mount Vernon Trail night-tour includes firefly and bat-watching. (Updated at 1025 a. City of Alexandria says over 50 committed affordable units at Southern Towers need residents (2656 views) New Landmark Mall development plans include an ice skating rink (1561 views) Woman assaulted and robbed of phone in Landmark area (1320 views). The buildings, named. Asaph Street want the building converted into a 12-unit multifamily apartment building with ground floor commercial space. The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jan 18, 2023. There were more than 100 attendees and 51 speakers at the Planning Commission&x27;s five hour public hearing, which ran after midnight. The permit also notes a change in ownership, with RTs Restaurant owners Ralph Davis and Matthew Davis. The initiative is essentially a top-t0-bottom review of the city code to rewrite the city&x27;s zoning. Alexandria Police spokesman Marcel Bassett. (Updated at 730 p. The Taste of Old Town North food festival is returning next week. Blackwall Hitch Ryan Forester Band at 9 p. The city has maintained the designation since 1992, and it equates to a good credit rating for the city to get low-interest rates from bond. Most expensive single-family homes sold. Police responded to a call for service at 535 a. A massive plan to demolish the Montgomery Center in Old Town North unanimously passed through the Alexandria Planning Commission on Thursday night. Sign asking for money (photo via Maarten van den HeuvelUnsplash) Alexandria&x27;s City Council is taking its anti-panhandling ordinance off the books, but city leaders said at a meeting last night the actual impact of the change should be minimal. CIM Group sent ALXnow the following statement CIM Group has long been a proud member of the Alexandria, VA community as the owner and operator of several properties, including Southern Towers where the firm took over operations in 2020. If that doesn&x27;t happen, he plans on selling all his merchandise at deeply discounted rates. The median list price is 516,900 and the median sales price is 621,500. Yesterday&39;s announcement of the possible new arena at Potomac Yard turned a previously scheduled conversation with Mayor Justin Wilson into one of the first public discussions of the contentious project. com December 11, 2023 at 840am. ) Alexandria is one step closer to the demolition of the NRG Potomac River Generating Station site in Old Town North. City Manager Jim Parajon has announced that a former Norfolk reporter and fellow transplant from Texas will be coming to Alexandria to serve as the city&x27;s director of communications and public information. Let&x27;s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (August 2023). James Cullum October 20, 2022 at 330pm. The City of Alexandria&x27;s Children & Youth Community Plan 2025 (CYCP) was earlier this year, highlighted that while there has been some progress in areas like drop-out. The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Nov 6, 2023. It&x27;s a second shot for the proposed Samuel Madden redevelopment after the plans&x27; first encounter with the Board of Architectural Review sparked some debate. Rak, an attorney. 10, 2020 (Staff photo by James Cullum) The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency visited Southern Towers in the West End this week, signalling to housing advocates that years of protests against rent hikes and evictions are finally. James Cullum May 31, 2023 at 130pm. Good Monday morning, Alexandria Today&x27;s weather Expect scattered showers to begin around 2pm today, with partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 60F. on Monday, June 20. On September 11, 2020, The Little Theatre of Alexandria held its first show since the pandemic started in March, 2020. was arrested at his grandmother&x27;s house on March 3 by Alexandria Police in the 700 block of North Fayette Street. Scanner chatter indicated that intersection lights were out and there were people stuck in elevators, but there was no ongoing fire. 29, to approve the Zoning for HousingHousing for All initiative. Filipino chicken chain Jollibee announced that, after some earlier delays, the Lincolnia location is scheduled to open this Sunday, June 26. Zoning for HousingHousing for All is an effort to. , and George Washington&x27;s famed estate. The owners of the former home of the Alexandria Community Services Board at 720 North St. (Updated 1223) Alexandria home owner Harold White paid a local contractor to install an extensive HVAC system to a historic home (319 North Alfred Street), and after a Board of Architectural Review (BAR) decision last night it seems likely he&39;ll have to pay to have it taken out again. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 THINGS TO DO 12 p. Our new logo is sophisticated yet inviting and embraces our identity as a waterfront city that is continually evolving. Construction has begun at a controversial halal slaughterhouse, and the owner says that the business at 3225 Colvin Street will open in mid-November. com July 24, 2023 at 115pm. Eligible residents will be those. Nine years after closing, the GenOn plant is an otherworldly scene reminiscent more of Andrei Tarkovsky&x27;s " Stalker " than the dense city-scape surrounding it. In a tweet on July 7 (Thursday), the International Association of Firefighters Union 2141 issued a public safety announcement that the city. ) Alexandria is about to get a little brighter. The project, Witter Place, is being put together by Community Housing Partners (CHP). A makeover has been proposed for a 53-year-old office building in Old Town North. DASH announced in a release that it was awarded 14 million in grant funding through the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission&x27;s I-395 Commuter Choice Program. . pdx cl