Alexandria kicked off the start of its legislative session with a bang: the debut of the Zoning for Housing/Housing for All proposals.
The program aims to reshape major parts of Alexandria’s zoning policies to boost affordability and accessibility in local housing. Some of the proposals grabbed headlines, such as the elimination of single-family-only zoning, but others were dubious of the proposed changes.
More details also emerged on the WestEnd Alexandria project replacing Landmark Mall, such as permits for a new central plaza, playground and more.
The most-read stories this week were:
- Notes: Alexandria woman competing on ‘Golden Bachelor’ show for single seniors (12356 views)
- Pavilions, open space and more retail proposed for old Landmark Mall site (8291 views)
- JUST IN: Alexandria zoning overhaul gets lukewarm reception from city leaders at public debut (5492 views)
- Alexandria karate studio battles Fairfax zoning to open dojo near Springfield (4280 views)
- Notes: Outlandish new ‘Milkshake Bar’ opens in Old Town (3796 views)
- Notes: Patent and Trademark Office downsizing puts Alexandria’s largest landlord in hot water (3,422 views)
- EXCLUSIVE: City manager’s office stripped grievance panel’s authority amid police hiring controversy (2610 views)
- Poll: What do you think of the new Zoning for Housing/Housing for All proposals? (1,414 views)
- Alexandria City Council to consider permanently allowing big events on consecutive weekends (1,327 views)
- Alexandria City Manager appoints new Director of Transportation and Environmental Services (1,317 views)
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FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).
Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).
Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.
Finding a gift for moms can be difficult. Google “Mother’s Day gifts,” and you’ll scroll through endless lists of beauty products, candles and fuzzy robes. Sure, those are sweet, but sometimes it’s fun to surprise loved ones with something a little more, well, practical!
Here’s one idea: Give her a gift certificate for a home cleaning from Well-Paid Maids. It’s the perfect “thank you,” “I love you” or “you’ve got this” for any mom. She can schedule the home cleaning at her convenience and breathe easy knowing she has one less thing to do.
Our cleaners will take care of everything, including vacuuming and mopping as well as cleaning and dusting countertops, tables, mirrors, appliances and more. Sinks, toilets, showers and appliance exteriors also get a good scrub.
Plus, when you buy a gift certificate from Well-Paid Maids, you’re supporting a living-wage cleaning company. That means cleaners get paid a starting wage of $24 an hour and get access to benefits, like 24 days of PTO and health insurance.
Alexandria NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, DPC to hold City Council…
The Alexandria Branch of the NAACP, Shiloh Baptist Church, and The Departmental Progressive Club to hold the City Council Candidate Forum for ALL Candidates in the City of Alexandria Virginia. The event is Free of Charge and Open to The
