News | ALXnow - Part 1048

Climate Change Forces Civil War-Era Building to be Rebuilt a Few Feet Higher

Published October 15, 2019 at 3:15PM

Rendering of The Mill restaurant (image via City of Alexandria)

Rising water levels are forcing one planned redevelopment of a historic property to move the building up a few feet.

The Mill, a building at the heart of Robinson Landing development along the waterfront, is being renovated and turned into a Southern-inspired restaurant. The city filing by local builder Murray Bonitt noted that the building was at one point used as a mess hall for Union soldiers during the Civil War. But the renovation will involve taking the building apart and putting it back together again a few feet above its current elevation.

New Taqueria Opens in Arlandria

By Vernon Miles

Published October 15, 2019 at 2:00PM

Taqueria Senora Lola in Arlandria

The new Taqueria Senora Lola is now open at 3901 Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria.

Owner Oswaldo Salinas said the restaurant — adjacent to Salinas’ other eatery, Lilian’s Restaurant, opened two weeks ago and had a grand opening event this past Saturday.

Metro Taps Developer to Move Huntington Metro Project Forward

By Airey

Published October 15, 2019 at 12:45PM

Example concept plan for redeveloped area around Huntington Metro (Map via Metro)

Metro is moving forward with plans to develop the areas around the Huntington station in Fairfax County, just south of Alexandria.

The transit agency announced it would tap Stout & Teague as the property’s “master developer” by preparing and dividing the 12-acre site into parcels that could be then sold or leased to other developers.

‘Dogtoberfest’ This Weekend at Port City to Benefit Animal Welfare League

By Vernon Miles

Published October 15, 2019 at 11:30AM

If you’ve ever thought “I want to drink beer outdoors, with other people, but I also want to hang out with my dog,” Port City has the event for you.

Dogtoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, is a free event planned in the parking lot of Port City Brewing Company’s brewery at 3950 Wheeler Avenue.

Alexandria Man, 21, Dies After Reynolds Street Shooting

By ALXnow.com

Published October 15, 2019 at 10:30AM

A 21-year-old Alexandria man succumbed to his injuries Friday after a shooting in the Landmark/Van Dorn area Wednesday.

Alexandria Police identified the victim as De’shon Jenkins. He was shot in the upper body and rushed to the hospital, but passed away two days later.

Air Traffic Control Association Makes Short Hop to New Old Town Headquarters

By Vernon Miles

Published October 15, 2019 at 9:30AM

The Air Traffic Control Association has just landed a 10-year lease for a new location at King Street Station (225 Reinekers Lane).

The nonprofit, professional association — not to be confused with the D.C.-based National Air Traffic Controllers Association labor union — focuses on “progress in the science of air traffic control and the preservation of a safe flight environment.” The move puts the headquarters just blocks away from the prior headquarters at 1101 King Street.

Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published October 15, 2019 at 8:00AM

The Holmes Run Trail (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Voter Registration Deadline Today — “FYI: The deadline to register to vote in Virginia’s Nov 5 General Election is Oct 15.” [Twitter, City of Alexandria]

Alexandria’s Top Nats Fan Weighs In — Mayor Justin Wilson tweeted during last night’s Nationals win to pull to 3-0 in the NLDS series with the Cardinals: “This is exhilarating and so foreign to me… 27 more outs. #nats” [Twitter]

Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published October 14, 2019 at 8:00AM

The Amtrak and VRE station (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Weekend Flooding in Old Town — “There are several road closures in the old town area due to coastal flooding. The unit block of Prince Street, The Strand and Unit block of King Street High Tide are temporarily closed. Avoid the area.” [WJLA, Capital Weather Gang, Twitter, Twitter]

City Offices Closed for Holiday — Numerous Alexandria city government offices and facilities are closed today for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. ALXnow will not be publishing additional news articles today, except in the event of breaking news.

Community Meeting Next Week on T.C. Williams Stadium Improvements

By Vernon Miles

Published October 11, 2019 at 3:15PM

A community meeting is scheduled next week to address some of the planned improvements to the Parker-Gray Stadium at T.C. Williams High School.

The meeting is set to take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in T.C. Williams High School (3330 King Street).

Old Town Hosting Dinner and History Night In Memory of the ‘Female Stranger’

By Airey

Published October 11, 2019 at 2:00PM

The grave of the mysterious Female Stranger (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Port City Brewing and Gadsby’s Tavern Museum are gearing up to host a special night in memory of the mysterious woman who once perished on the shores of Alexandria.

The two local institutions are pairing up to for an event for “foodies and history nerds alike,” per the city’s website. Attendees can learn about the story of a woman who arrived sick on a ship in 1816 and whose husband swore the local doctor to secrecy about their identity — only inscribing “Female Stranger” on her gravestone after she died in Gadsby’s Tavern on October 14, 1816.

Conversion of Brick Building in Old Town into Coworking Space Underway

By Vernon Miles

Published October 11, 2019 at 11:30AM

Rendering for The Loop at 215 N. Payne (photo via Braddock Commercial)

An old brick building at 215 N. Payne Street is in the middle of conversion into a new “flexible workspace” called The Loop.

Developer Braddock Commercial, whose website indicates that their sole project seems to be this new coworking space, said clients will be able to pick out their own furnishings and furniture for the offices at The Loop.