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.
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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.
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, December 13, through Sunday, December 15, 2024.
Are you organizing an event? Submit events to ALXnow.
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Developer JBG Smith announced plans today for 750 new residential units in Potomac Yard.
The developer said the plan is to build a mix of multifamily, townhome and committed affordable units on the southern portion of the neighborhood across from the Potomac Yard Metro station.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high of 42 degrees, accompanied by a 10 to 14 mph southwest wind, which may gust up to 22 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 25 degrees. Winds will shift to the northwest at 6 mph before calming down in the evening.
There’s a big sale going on at the Bellies & Babies consignment shop in Del Ray, as the store’s last day is on Sunday (Dec. 15).
There’s still plenty of inventory, like kids and maternity clothing, gear, books, and shelving and racks, said store owner Lee Raynes.