$84M Refinancing for Meridian at Eisenhower — Berkadia has arranged an $84.1 million loan for the refinancing of Meridian at Eisenhower, a 369-unit residential high-rise located at 2351 Eisenhower Ave. in Alexandria. Patrick McGlohn, Patrick Cunningham, Brian Gould, Hunter Wood, and Natalie Hershey of Berkadia arranged the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Paradigm Development Co. LLC. The direct lender was not disclosed. [Rebusiness Online]
Alexandria Targets Crash-Prone Intersections — Alexandria is cracking down on serious crashes at several intersections this month. Officials are identifying so-called “crash corridors” in the city using data to figure out where the most serious collisions have occurred. The targeted areas include Duke Street and South Washington Street, Duke Street at Van Dorn Street, and King Street, where it meets I-395. [News4]
Fire Prevention Month in Alexandria — The Alexandria Fire Department is observing Fire Prevention Month in October with the theme “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 to 11 and is observed during the week of October 9 in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This year’s campaign focuses on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries in homes.[ City of Alexandria]
Warner Applauds Senate Passage of Defense Bill — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) applauded the Senate passage of the nation’s annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill, which includes key Warner-led priorities, must now be conferenced with the House’s version before ultimately being signed into law by the President. [Senator Warner’s office]
Input Sought on South Van Dorn Street Study — The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on a STARS (Strategically Targeted Affordable Roadway Solutions) study assessing potential safety, operational, transit and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along a two-and-a-half mile stretch of South Van Dorn Street (Route 613) between Telegraph Road and the Alexandria city limits, and three-quarters of a mile of Franconia Road between Grovedale Drive and South Van Dorn Street. VDOT invites residents to take an online survey regarding proposed alternatives for various intersections and multimodal improvements. The survey is available through Oct. 10. The study is expected to be completed in late 2026. [VDOT]
Leadership Alexandria – Haley Lowe, program coordinator for Virginia Tech’s K-12 Initiatives in the greater Washington, D.C., area, has been selected to participate in the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Alexandria program. [Virginia Tech]
Systems Planning & Analysis Expands – Alexandria-based Systems Planning & Analysis (SPA), a global provider of data-driven analytical insights supporting complex national security programs and defense priorities, has acquired Group W, a data science and defense analytics company with a core focus on modeling and simulation and wargaming capabilities to the DoD. [SPA]
What’s happening this weekend – Here’s my full roundup of all that’s happening for events, live music, entertainment, and more in Alexandria this weekend; enjoy! [ALXnow]
On this day in 1948, more than 13,000 people attended an open house reception at the U.S. Naval Ordnance plant in Alexandria, now the Torpedo Factory Arts Center, to celebrate the 173rd anniversary of the creation of the United States Navy. [Historic Alexandria]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 65, with northeast winds at 6 to 9 mph shifting to the southeast in the afternoon. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 53 and southeast winds at 3 to 6 mph. [NWS]
