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
