It’s been two years since Wesley Housing acquired the affordable Parc Square Apartments complex in Arlandria, and repairs have proved more extensive than anticipated.
On Tuesday night, City Council approved (without discussion) a $291,300 loan to the affordable housing community for the partial renovation of eight units in the five-building, 66-unit complex.
After two years under construction, city leaders cut the ribbon today on Alexandria City High School’s new Minnie Howard Campus.
The $190 million project for the 343,000-square-foot, five-story satellite campus can hold up to 1,600 students — double the capacity of its 1950’s-era predecessor. The building will be home to six career and technical education academies, which administrators say will allow students to pursue their interests.
Get ready to have your heart won over by Puppy, an 11-year-old dog searching for his forever home!
This beautiful and loving guy is currently up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
How many dogs should be allowed to live in Alexandria households?
Since 1995 it’s been illegal to own more than three dogs in Alexandria. The ordinance was passed with cat hoarding in mind, however, and the limit on cats as pets is remaining unchanged at four.
Despite being one of the dog-friendliest cities in the country, it’s been illegal for Alexandria residents to own more than three dogs and four cats for decades. Now Mayor Justin Wilson is asking city staff to present a proposal that will increase the number of dogs allowed to live in a single household.
The limit on dog ownership goes back to 1995, but it was never about the dogs, Wilson said. The ordinance was approved by City Council to keep cat owners from hoarding feline companions.
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day with a high of 78°F and a light west wind around 8 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts being less than a tenth of an inch, although higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms. Tonight, scattered showers and thunderstorms are mainly expected before 8 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 57°F. The northwest wind will remain around 8 mph and the chance of precipitation decreases to 30%.
Get your snifters, tumblers and martini glasses ready, because the long-awaited opening of a Virginia ABC store on S. Washington Street in Old Town is happening on Wednesday.
Virginia ABC has been looking to open its eighth store in Alexandria for more than a year.
City Council will consider signing off on issuing $65 million in tax-exempt bond financing to nonprofit senior communities in Alexandria and Falls Church.
The bonds for Goodwin Living were approved by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Alexandria.
No arrest was made after a brandishing incident that allegedly occurred in the West End at around 12:30 p.m.
The victim called 911 and said that a man brandished a handgun as she crossed the street in the 500 block of S. Van Dorn Street, according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches.
Four suspects were arrested on Memorial Day after allegedly robbing a Virginia ABC store in the West End, fleeing in a stolen car and then crashing into multiple cars before being arrested on foot in Del Ray.
The Alexandria Police Department notified dispatch of a stolen white Hyundai Elantra traveling northbound on Quaker Lane and Seminary Road. The Elantra with Maryland tags was stolen out of Prince George’s County, and crashed into a parked vehicle a mile-and-a-half later at Fontaine Street and W. Braddock Road.
Feeling hungry? The Taste of Del Ray is returning June 2, with 17 of the neighborhood’s restaurants participating in the 15th annual event.
The Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) event will be will held on Sunday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center fields (2701 Commonwealth Avenue).
