Additional senior living units from a locally-based operator are coming to Alexandria’s West End.
Goodwin Living broke ground Wednesday (Oct. 7) on the $360 million Goodwin House Seminary Road at N. Beauregard Street and Seminary Road. Mayor Alyia Gaskins and City Council Members Sandy Marks and Abdel Elnoubi joined Goodwin Living and Clark Construction leaders for the groundbreaking.
After living nearly 100 years in Alexandria, Pat McArtor celebrated her birthday by singing jazz hits in Del Ray on Thursday night (Oct. 8).
McArtor couldn’t miss her weekly Thursday night gig with the Not So Modern Jazz Quartet at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Avenue). This week, the coffee pub was packed to celebrate the band’s oldest performer, and she sang “Baby Face,” “It Don’t Mean A Thing If You Ain’t Got That Swing” and more.
Experience the best of Del Ray living at 103 and 103A E Oxford Avenue, brand-new residences built by locally renowned Old Creek Homes. Thoughtfully designed, beautifully finished, and just moments from Mount Vernon Avenue, these townhomes offer the opportunity to enjoy new construction without giving up the character, energy, and convenience that make Del Ray one of Alexandria’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Here, the neighborhood becomes an extension of your home. Start the morning with a short walk to coffee on the Avenue, spend an afternoon exploring Del Ray’s shops, parks, and more.
Muralist Patrick Kirwin is at it again in Alexandria.
Kirwin recently started work painting a large new mural behind The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Avenue) in Alexandria’s Arlandria neighborhood. The work will feature generations of builders in the city and was commissioned by Rust Construction, a fourth-generation, Alexandria-based home remodeling firm.
Alexandria’s network of wooded trails and nature preserves offers residents a vital connection to the outdoors within our urban environment. These preserved green spaces provide essential opportunities for recreation, wildlife observation, and quiet retreat in the community.
Here are the nominees for “Best Place to Hike in Alexandria” as part of our ALXnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite place to hike below? Write them in!
Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Voting for Best Coffee Shop in Alexandria is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Restaurant for a Fancy Dinner in Alexandria. The results are now official:
See every ALXnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present here.
Shop for original art and gifts from our favorite local artisans and crafters at Gustave Art & Craft Market, Saturday, October 10, 9:00am – 2:00pm at Gustave Boulangerie & Brasserie 2213 Mt. Vernon Avenue in the heart of Del Ray. Stay to celebrate community & family fun with Gustave’s delicious seasonal treats, live music & kids activities.
Gustave Art & Craft Market sponsored by Maureen Clyne, Coldwell Banker Realty, and Alexandria Celebrates Women.
It’s shaping up to be another busy October weekend in Alexandria.
There are plenty of festivals going on, including the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s Paws in the Park with its largest Rescue Row yet. For those looking for a shucking good time, Old Town Oyster Week returns starting with an oyster shucking competition.
Personnel Investigation Cited Amid Policing Auditor’s Resignation — “A personnel investigation has been ongoing since at least Sept. 2, since [Independent Community Policing Review Board Chair Deborah] Porter confirmed ‘there was no staff available from the auditor’s office in September [for the Board’s Sept. 2 meeting] because of a personnel investigation.’ The Board’s Sept. 2 and Oct. 7 meetings were canceled. The October meeting was canceled following news of Kamara’s resignation, Porter said.” [Alexandria Times]
Samuel Madden Redevelopment Tops Out — “The six-story building replacing the Samuel Madden Homes in Old Town has reached its full height, a milestone developer Fairstead and its partners marked Wednesday with a topping-out ceremony. The $120 million project at 999 N. Henry St. will have 207 apartments reserved for families earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income.” [Alexandria Brief]
The Alexandria City School Board voted tonight (Oct. 8) to appoint the school division’s next superintendent.
Jharrett Bryantt, superintendent of the Anchorage School District in Alaska, will become Alexandria City Public Schools’ superintendent, effective Feb. 1, 2027. The School Board announced the appointment following a closed session at its meeting.
Tom Shupe is looking for a new home in Alexandria for a chess school.
Shupe describes himself as a U.S. chess expert and was previously an examiner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for 12 years until 2023. That’s when he gave it all up to write for Chess.com and founded MVP Chess Center. Shupe currently teaches dozens of kids and adults and hosts weekly events and monthly tournaments at The Link co-working office (215 N. Payne Street) in Old Town.
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the theft of copper and security wire from the Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark construction site.
No arrests have been made, but around 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 30, the senior superintendent of Clark Construction reported a burglary to APD. Just 10 minutes before, at 4:05 p.m., surveillance footage showed a white U-Haul cargo van drive into the construction site and two male suspects enter one of the hospital buildings under construction, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
