Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Widespread haze. Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. At night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Popular D.C.-based franchise Founding Farmers should be opening in the new Oakville Triangle development sometime next summer.
The new restaurant will be on the first floor of the new development at the corner of Richmond Highway and Swann Avenue, near one of the new Inova locations. Founding Farmers offers American fare with a focus on food sourced from American farmers.
“Our DMV guests have been warm, welcoming, and so supportive since we started out almost 15 years ago,” said Co-Owner Dan Simons in a release. “We’re excited to be bringing Founding Farmers to Alexandria with our farmer-owned ethos and flavors. Guests will find their favorites and be introduced to new innovations and explorations with food, beverage, and design.”
The restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner with a weekend brunch.
Image via Founding Farmers/Facebook
📈 Wednesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jun 28, 2023.
- Alexandria City Council votes to move forward with Duke Street Transitway after marathon meeting (2554 views)
- UPDATED: Police investigating infant death from fall near Landmark (739 views)
- Alexandria School Board walking back budget ‘contingency’ after scuffle with City Council (409 views)
- Notes: Lecture tonight digs into latest in Alexandria archeological work (352 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on today in Alexandria, from our event calendar.
- 5:00 pm: River Farm presents Music at the Manor
- 6:00 pm: Art Unveiling at Nepenthe Gallery
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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.
Our local therapy practice is delighted to welcome Stacey Cali, Resident in Counseling, who has openings now for new clients. Stacey specializes in therapy for women, couples, teens and families. A graduate of George Mason University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Program, Stacey is also passionate about working with people with addiction.
Stacey’s approach: “Therapy’s a powerful combination of reflection, support and action. You’ll find sessions are filled with empowerment, compassion, goal setting and a metaphorical shovel to dig deep to find the root of your difficulties and how to move past them.”
Adds Stacey, “As a therapist who works with women, teens, couples and families, I use a personalized style of counseling, tailored to you as an individual. You’re the expert in your life, I’m just here to guide you towards transformation and healing.”
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.
