It was a big week for local businesses.
The Birchmere has brought some big names to bat for their new electric sign, like frequent guests Chris Issak, Rick Springfield and John Waters.
Popular biscuit restaurant Stomping Ground in Del Ray also announced that it will be closing next month, citing difficulty recovering from the pandemic.
The most-read stories this week were:
- Arlington attorney arrested for allegedly stealing credit cards from Alexandria office building
- Large residential overhaul in Old Town clears bureaucratic hurdle
- JUST IN: Alexandria City High School teacher confiscates handgun from a student
- Popular steak and seafood restaurant in Old Town could get an outdoor seating boost
- Notes: Stomping Ground in Del Ray to close next month
- Full redevelopment of Old Town North block heading to Planning Commission
- Grammy winners and other stars send in letters supporting The Birchmere’s new electric sign
- Driver crashes into police cruiser and charged with DUI in Old Town
- Massive housing reform process for Alexandria kicks off this month
- Notes: Wall Street Journal piece targets ‘Save Del Ray’ controversy
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For many remote workers, a messy home is distracting.
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Monarch Montessori School is now enrolling infants, toddlers and three year-olds for its full-time Montessori program. We offer a seamless enrollment process which involves submitting an application for review, paying the enrollment fee and submitting the remaining enrollment materials before your proposed start date.
At Monarch Montessori School, we aim to provide an authentic Montessori learning experience. At our Alexandria location, we currently have 8 openings in our Primary classroom (ages 3-6), and 6 openings in our Toddler classroom. Additionally, there are 3 infant openings at this time.
Our first floor space is an open concept. Infants and toddlers share the same large classroom. Children ages 3-6 are in two classrooms on our second floor. Each classroom has one lead and assistant guide. We offer a year-round program, with intermittent breaks for Spring Break and Winter Break.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Annual Gala & Auction
Do good while having a good time at the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s 38th Annual Gala and Auction at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The fun begins with a 2-hour open bar reception while mingling with 499 other Alexandrians who
