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Notes: Public discussion planned this week for Robinson Terminal North development

By ALXnow.com
Plans for Robinson Terminal North (via City of Alexandria)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms with increasing clouds and a high near 66. South winds will rise from 6 to 11 mph to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon, gusting up to 28 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with rain amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. On Tuesday night, showers are likely after 7 pm, with cloudy skies, a low around 57, and breezy south winds at 15 to 23 mph, gusting up to 37 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation possible.

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City Council and residents battle over Old Town development in court and tense meetings

By Vernon Miles
A rendering for 301 N. Fairfax Street in Old Town (via City of Alexandria)

The City of Alexandria is fighting with residents over a new development in court, but the battle spilled over into a public comment section that ended with a rebuke from the dais.

A lawsuit filed with the Circuit Court of Alexandria calls for a special use permit approved by the City Council in January to be invalidated, alleging the decision is in direct contradiction to the city zoning ordinance.

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Mason and Greens closed in Old Town

By Vernon Miles
Mason and Greens in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

Updated 2/27: Justin Marino, owner of Mason and Greens, reached out to ALXnow. Marino said:

We would like to thank the community, the City and all who have supported our small business over the years. We had a good run, and hope we introduced you to new items that are good for you and the planet, and different ways to live a cleaner and better life. We will miss our customers the most, the Mason & Greens family wishes you the best, and much success in your journey to a more sustainable future!

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Collaboration combines Girl Scout ‘Thin Mints’ and chocolate custard in Old Town

By James Cullum
Double chocolate frozen custard with Thin Mints at Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats in Old Town (staff photo by James Cullum)

There’s a concert of flavors happening with the newest treat from Goodies Frozen Custard and Treats (200 Commerce Street) in Old Town.

Owner Brandon Byrd is collaborating with local Girl Scout Troop 60132 at George Washington Middle School throughout Girl Scout Cookie season (until March 18) with their double chocolate frozen custard. The eight-ounce $8 treat has Thin Mints and chocolate syrup.

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JUST IN: Police investigating death of Fairfax man in Alexandria jail

By Vernon Miles
The William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center (via City of Alexandria)

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office and Alexandria Police Department are investigating an in-custody death at the jail.

Ahntais Lucas, 39, from Fairfax County, was found unresponsive and alone in his cell experiencing a medical emergency. The release said the jail’s medical staff tried to treat Lucas but he was pronounced deceased at 4:42 a.m.

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New parking enforcement pilot nets 4,000 citations in first month patrolling Old Town

By Vernon Miles
Reimagine Parking contractors in parking enforcement pilot (image via City of Alexandria)

A new pilot program to step up parking enforcement in Old Town netted 4,000 citations in its first month.

A staff memo (page 8) to the Traffic and Parking Board said that over half of the 4,000 parking citations issued through the pilot with contractor Reimagine Parking were for parking meter violations.

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Mayor says fully funding ACPS budget request could mean ‘significant tax increase’ or reduction in city services

By James Cullum
Students get on school buses at Alexandria City High School's Minnie Howard Campus (staff photo by James Cullum

The Alexandria School Board approved its fiscal year 2025 $384.4 million combined funds budget request on Thursday night and it is asking City Council for $21 million more than the previous budget. If it goes forward, Mayor Justin Wilson says that the request could mean a reduction in city services.

School Board Members tacked on more than $10 million in additions to Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt’s proposed budget, a move that prompted Board Members Meagan Alderton and Chris Harris to vote in opposition to it.

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Alexandria mom writes step-by-step guide for parents with kids in crew-rowing

By James Cullum
Alexandria's Southerlyn Marino wrote a step-by-step guide for parents with kids in crew-rowing (staff photo by James Cullum)

Cold, wet and exhilarating: Alexandria parent Southerlyn Marino learned so much about her high schooler’s crew-rowing that she wrote a book about it.

Marino’s youngest son Pierce (now 17) started rowing for Gonzaga College High School three years ago, and learning about the sport was a step-by-step, word-of-mouth process for her. Last month, Marino published Crew: A Guide to Rowing for parents who quickly want to get up to speed on the sport and know which side of the boat is starboard.

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