After being empty for more than 20 years, a major development for the Victory Center property at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue just got approved.
On Saturday, and without discussion, City Council approved sweeping plans for the first phase in the redevelopment of the 10-acre site. The plan calls for the conversion of the 11-story Victory Center building from office to residential.
Good Monday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Rain is possible before 1pm, followed by a slight chance of showers after 4pm, accompanied by patchy fog before 10am. Expect a cloudy day with a high near 51 and calm winds turning south at 6 mph in the afternoon. The likelihood of precipitation is 40%. For Monday night, rain is likely with a low around 48, south winds between 7-13 mph, gusts up to 18 mph, and a precipitation chance of 60%. New precipitation amounts may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
One person is dead after a fire at a homeless encampment near Holmes Run Park in Alexandria’s West End.
The Alexandria Fire Department discovered the fire under an overpass in the 4600 block of Duke Street, near the entrance to Holmes Run Park and the Shoppes at Foxchase. The Friday night fire was reported at around 10:45 p.m. by a resident in a nearby apartment building, according to AFD dispatches.
It’s been another busy week as we head toward the end of 2024.
It was a big couple weeks for new restaurant stories, from a new Asian restaurant taking over the Red Lobster spot to Shake Shack moving to Old Town.
The former Java Grill space in Old Town could be turned into a sushi restaurant.
A new permit filed to the City of Alexandria requests a change of ownership of 611 King Street from Java Grill — which closed in 2021.
Carpenter’s Shelter recently expanded operations with the opening of the renovated 64-bed Alexandria Community Shelter on Wednesday (Dec. 11).
Carpenter’s Shelter took over the former Department of Community and Human Services space at at 2355-B Mill Road a year ago. The made over space is operating as a winter shelter.
Add to your family this holiday season with Ike! He is a young, tan and white pup in need of a patient, loving family.
This sweet boy is up for adoption through Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Good Friday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high near 41 and a calm wind shifting to the north around 5 mph in the afternoon. However, Friday night will see mostly cloudy skies, a low of around 27, and a northeast wind ranging from 5 to 7 mph.
Alexandria could be loosening up on its fairly restrictive sign ordinance soon.
The changes are broad, but mainly focus around providing more flexibility in the city’s ordinance, increasing some of the limits, and creating an administrative process (as opposed to having to go to City Council) for some sign approvals.
A new residential development (item 18) near the Eisenhower Metro station is headed to City Council for final approval this weekend.
The project, called Eisenhower East Block 20, would create 110 total residential condominium units. Of those, two affordable housing units would be available for purchase.
Hundreds of Alexandria eighth and ninth graders got a taste of the next few years on Wednesday night (Dec. 11).
The first-ever Alexandria City Public Schools Pathways Expo toured kids and their families around Alexandria City High School’s technical education academies program.
