Alexandria city staff is moving forward with plans to transition the Torpedo Factory Art Center to a new governance structure, with three organizations responding to a recently issued Request for Information (RFI).
Deputy City Manager Emily Baker provided this update to City Council during Tuesday’s legislative meeting, outlining progress on implementing recommendations from a stakeholder task force that worked on the issue in 2022 and 2023.
Ben N Jerry’s, Urbano 116, Patagonia, and Jeni’s Ice Cream are just a few of the 21 mixed-use properties in Old Town that have been put on the market.
North Carolina-based Asana Partners bought the properties along the King Street Mile (between the waterfront and the King Street Metro station) worth more than $100 million between 2016 and 2018. Asana reportedly invested $20 million into their redevelopment, and now the portfolio is being marketed by D.C. firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL).
As summer approaches, homeowners begin their annual preparations – cleaning, lawn maintenance, decorating and organizing. Amid all the excitement and planning, one key aspect often gets overlooked: the bathroom, particularly the toilet.
Whether it’s hosting a large graduation party, family cookout, or entertaining friends by the pool, the last thing a homeowner wants is an embarrassing plumbing problem, such as leaking, clogging, slow filling, or visibly aging toilets. That’s where ToiletKing steps in with their fast and affordable process for replacing toilets in under an hour, ensuring homes are summer ready.
ToiletKing, a Virginia-based home services company founded in Loudoun County, offers a unique solution: replacing homeowners’ toilets in under an hour. This service is designed to be both fast and affordable, addressing a range of common toilet issues that often arise at inconvenient times.
Addressing Common Toilet Problems Before Summer
During busy summer gatherings, the bathroom, and particularly the toilet, is one of the most frequently used spaces in the home. Toilets that are aging, malfunctioning or have a weak flush can quickly become a source of stress. Some of the most common issues include:
Replacing problematic toilets before the summer is a proactive measure that can help avoid costly repairs and potential inconveniences for homeowners and guests.
FAST and EFFICIENT SERVICE
ToiletKing has developed a process that enables them to replace toilets quickly and efficiently, completing the installation in under one hour. This expedited service is designed to help homeowners avoid long waits or interruptions to their summer plans.
Chris Karageorgos, Founder of ToiletKing, explains the company’s approach: “Our process focuses on streamlining the toilet replacement experience. We’ve structured our service to replace any standard toilet within an hour, with precision, minimizing disruption to homeowners. We understand that during the summer, time is better spent outdoors and not waiting around all day for your toilet to be replaced.”
AFFORDABILITY and TRANSPARENCY
In addition to speed, ToiletKing emphasizes affordability and upfront pricing. The company aims to provide homeowners with an affordable solution for upgrading their toilets without compromising on the quality of service or materials. All pricing is provided up front, with no hidden fees or gimmicks, which can be especially important in these economic times.
The company’s competitive pricing, combined with a high level of expertise, has positioned them as a convenient option for those seeking to upgrade their toilets in preparation for summer gatherings. The company’s service is designed to cater to both those who need last-minute solutions and those who want to replace an aging toilet before it becomes a larger issue.
HOW OUR PROCESS WORKS
We are the easy button for toilet replacement. Simply visit our website at www.toiletkingva.com, select a toilet from one of our toilet replacement plans, place your order in under a minute, and we can be out there the next day to install your new toilet in under an hour. It’s that easy. We’ve done the homework to select the best toilets, divided them into four plans to match your budget and style, and put them on an easy-to-navigate website. We offer toilets from all the reputable brands such as Kohler, American Standard, and Toto. It’s an easy way to check this chore off your summer list.
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Alexandria City Council is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday (June 12) from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center Gymnasium (901 Wythe Street).
All council members will be present to discuss issues affecting Alexandria residents and provide updates on upcoming projects.
Alexandria City Council members expressed concerns about proposed changes to the School Resource Officer program that would give police direct access to student information during a lengthy discussion at Tuesday’s legislative meeting.
The debate centers on updates to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and the Alexandria Police Department (APD) regarding School Resource Officers (SROs).
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Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Wednesday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2025. There are 203 days left in the year.
☀️ Today’s weather: Widespread haze after 8 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 88 degrees. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear tonight, with a low around 67 degrees. Light south wind.
Alexandria City Council is set to hold a public hearing on Saturday, June 14, at 9:30 a.m. to tackle various city matters.
The council will review special use permit requests, including one for an additional drive-through at the McDonald’s on S Van Dorn Street and another for a vehicle towing service on Colvin Street.
With six candidates on the ballot, the June 17 Democratic contest for lieutenant governor is the second most-crowded statewide primary in modern Virginia history.
If history is any guide, a congested primary can generate uncertainty and makes it possible that someone can claim the nomination with considerably less than a majority of votes cast.
With a years-long renovation breaking ground this summer, the move-out dates have been set for staff at George Mason Elementary School (2601 Cameron Mills Road).
Staff began packing up in early May, according to ACPS, and the main move, a 3.5-mile relocation to the building at 1703 N. Beauregard Street, is scheduled for June 16-20. The newly renovated George Mason Elementary is planned to reopen for students in August 2027.
With 167 senior residents and a police officer being forced out of the Ladrey Senior High-Rise by the end of the year, Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority CEO Erik C. Johnson says there’s actually an opportunity to capitalize on the situation.
“This comes down to whether or not the city is going to support seniors the way that we want to support seniors,” Johnson told ALXnow. “We’re not asking the city to finance it, nor is the city taking a first position loss in the event that something goes wrong.”
