This week’s highlight was a cross-section of some of the most popular ALXnow topics: crime, zoning, and local restaurants.
The top story was a pair of thefts at 7-Elevens that occurred almost concurrently across town. The first was a burglary at 2018 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray where the suspects allegedly broke into the store’s ATM. In the second, three men in all-black entered the 7-Eleven at 4610 Kenmore Avenue and one displayed a handgun and demanded cash.
One of the other big topic this were changes coming to Eugene Simpson Stadium Park. The park is going through a number of changes that aim to make it usable for more of the year, though there were concerns about things like the synthetic turf creating a heat island. ALXnow readers were pretty divided on whether or not the synthetic turf change is a positive one.
The other major change at the park that sparked some outrage is the removal of an old oak tree — though the exact age of the tree is debated. The tree is one of 40 being removed from the park to create expanded parking and bleachers.
The most-read stories this week were:
- Burglary and robbery at two Alexandria 7-Elevens Thursday morning
- What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: June 23-25
- Notes: New townhouse project on Seminary Road to start development next month
- Mount Vernon Trail-adjacent office could become cyclist-themed outdoor venue
- Arlandria bar Hops N’ Shine emerges from City Council battle with mixed results
- Alexandria City Council settles turf war over Simpson Park
- Benny Diforza’s Pizza is coming to Del Ray
- Del Ray residents decry tree removal at Eugene Simpson Stadium Park
- Notes: Indian Prime Minister visits Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood
- Permit filed for Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Alexandria’s West End
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If you had a chance to enhance a child’s future with a time commitment of less than 2 hours a week, how would you respond? You have that opportunity right now to join over 200 Alexandrians as a reading tutor volunteer with the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC).
ATC tutors work with one child in kindergarten, first, or second grade in Alexandria public schools who need extra help with reading. Tutors meet with their Book Buddy 1-2 times each week for 30 minutes October-May at school, during school hours. Many struggling readers only receive one-on-one instruction through this program, and it makes all the difference. Last year, ATC served 195 children, of whom 82% ended the year reading on grade level and 96% made substantial reading gains. But the need is great, and we are still seeing learning lags from the pandemic.
This year, ATC plans to significantly increase the size of the program to reach over 250 students and to serve every elementary school in Alexandria. This is very exciting news, but we will only succeed if we can recruit more tutors. ATC trains you, matches you with a child, and provides ongoing lesson materials and support.
If you have been thinking about buying your first home or haven’t owned one in the last three years, THIS IS FOR YOU!
In the DMV area, it can be difficult to save the downpayment necessary for you to get into your own home. We have a solution. The Funder’s Summit!
We have assembled a summit with different municipalities to tell you how to access their funds for your home purchase.
Family Fun Fall Fest
Mark your calendars and join us for the Family Fun Fall Fest on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 11am – 2pm!
This FREE in-person event will be held at the Shoppes at Foxchase, located at 4641 Duke St, Alexandria, VA
2023 Alexandria Fall Festival
Food trucks, bounce houses, pony rides, magic shows and more at the 2023 Alexandria Fall Festival, an Alexandria Living event presented by The Patterson Group. Join us at River Farm on Sunday, Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
