What a news-filled week in Alexandria.
Things got off to a snowy start on Monday and Tuesday, as the city was under a winter weather advisory.
Our top post was a poll regarding the proposed Heritage Development in Old Town. Nearly 1,500 people voted, and 52% don’t have a problem with it. The development was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission and now goes to City Council for consideration.
One of the most important stories of the week was the decision announced Thursday to resume in-person classes at Alexandria City Public Schools on March 16.
On the coronavirus front, there has been an additional death since Monday’s weekly COVID-19 update. The death toll from the virus now stands at 105, and the number of cases is 9,630. That’s more than 500 cases since Monday. The city’s seven-day moving average is now at 41.1 cases, which is down 14 cases since Monday. Additionally, there are more than 30,000 city residents on the waiting list to get the vaccine.
This week, Alexandria Police mourned the loss of parking enforcement officer Edward Bonds to COVID-19. This is the department’s first death due to complications from the virus.
In case you missed them, here are some important stories from the week:
- Alexandria Boxer Troy Isley Goes Pro With Big Fight Next Week
- Psychologist Lauren Fisher Elected Del Ray Business Association President
- Overhaul of Eisenhower Baseball Field Up to Bat at Planning Commission
- From Layoff to Liquorice: West End Business Owner Creates Candy Store Amid Pandemic
- Just In: James Lewis Files Paperwork to Enter City Council Race
Here are our top stories this week in Alexandria:
- Poll: What Do You Think of the Proposed Heritage Development in Old Town
- New West End Residential Development Headed to Planning Commission
- Heritage Project Now Goes to City Council After Unanimous Planning Commission Approval
- BREAKING: Councilman Mo Seifeldein Running for Alexandria Mayor, Hatch Act Conflict in Question
- Poll: Should the City’s Taylor Run Stream Restoration Project Go Forward?
- Revamped ‘ESP’ on King Street Ditches Old Ownership and Controversies
- Stream Restoration in Alexandria Attracts a Deluge of Controversy
- ACPS: Community is Generally Opposed to Affordable Housing at T.C. Expansion
- Just In: ‘QAnon Shaman’ from Capitol Siege Transferred to Alexandria Jail
- Weather Alert: Up to Eight Inches of Snow Expected in Alexandria
- Photos: The Regal Potomac Yard Movie Theater is Being Torn Down
Have a safe weekend!
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