News | ALXnow - Part 448

Mayor: Potomac Yard arena deal needs renovation fund to keep facility updated

Published February 7, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated February 7, 2024 at 10:29PM

Rendering of concert venue at Monumental Arena development (image courtesy of JBG SMITH)

If Alexandria’s tentative deal to see a sports arena and entertainment district built in north Potomac Yard, it must include a rehabilitation and renovation fund, Mayor Justin Wilson said Monday night.

Wilson told the Alexandria Democratic Committee that the agreement, which is still in its initial planning stages with Monumental Sports, needs a funding source to account for the wear and tear that time and throngs of annual visitors will have on the arena and numerous planned amenities. The renovation fund is included in Alexandria’s deal with Monumental Sports.

Old Town Deli converting to Capo Italian Deli

By Vernon Miles

Published February 7, 2024 at 11:05AM

Old Town Deli at 109 N. Washington Street will be joining the regional chain Capo Italian Deli sometime over the next month.

A special use permit was filed with the City of Alexandria to rebrand the deli as Capo Deli. The Alexandria location will be the second Capo Deli location in Virginia after one in Tysons.

Port City Brewing hosting Rom-Com trivia night next week

By Vernon Miles

Published February 7, 2024 at 9:55AM

Port City Brewing Company's Optimal Wit (image via Port City/Facebook)

Port City Brewing Company is just a brewery, standing in front of an ALXnow reader, asking them to come to trivia night.

If you’re a fan of meet-cutes and objecting at weddings, Port City has a trivia night for you coming up at the tasting room (3950 Wheeler Avenue) on Thursday, Feb. 15.

Notes: New report says Potomac Yard arena could create crowding for over an hour at nearby Metro station

By ALXnow.com

Published February 7, 2024 at 9:00AM

The Potomac Yard Metro station (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high of 48 degrees during the day, accompanied by a gentle north wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to a low of around 31 degrees and calm winds.

Man out on bond after allegedly brandishing handgun and assaulting neighbor in Braddock area

By James Cullum

Published February 6, 2024 at 3:50PM

A 33-year-old Alexandria man was arrested for allegedly brandishing a firearm and assaulting his neighbor in the 1200 block of Wythe Street in the Braddock neighborhood (via Google Maps)

An Alexandria man is out on bond after allegedly assaulting a male neighbor and brandishing a handgun in the Braddock neighborhood of Alexandria.

The incident allegedly occurred at around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 outside the suspect’s home in the 1200 block of Wythe Street. Perry Ellis Barmore, 33, was arrested after allegedly punching the victim in the face during a dispute and brandishing a handgun.

Alexandria opens grant applications for local artist organizations

By Vernon Miles

Published February 6, 2024 at 2:55PM

Sculpting at The Art League (image via The Art League/Facebook)

Alexandria’s Office of the Arts has opened grant applications to the Foundant! Annual Arts Programs.

The grants are designed to help local arts organizations, artists, and service providers, according to the application, with each application reviewed by a Grant Task Force.

Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening planned Thursday night

By Vernon Miles

Published February 6, 2024 at 1:45PM | Updated February 6, 2024 at 2:17PM

The Woodrow Wilson Bridge at sunset (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Late-night travelers might want to find an alternative route to Maryland on Thursday: the Woodrow Wilson Bridge is having an opening on Feb. 8.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration said the bridge is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance.

18 Alexandria restaurants participating in ‘Cherry Challenge’ in run-up to George Washington Birthday Parade

By James Cullum

Published February 6, 2024 at 10:50AM

George and Martha Washington ride in the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town, Feb. 21, 2022. (staff photo by James Cullum)

George Washington’s history with cherries will be honored this month, as 18 Alexandria restaurants will compete in this year’s GW Cherry Challenge.

The challenge, which is sponsored by George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, pits the restaurants against each other to create the best “cherry-oriented appetizer, entrée, beverage, or dessert,” according to the city.

E. Glebe Road closed after vehicle overturned in Lynhaven neighborhood

By ALXnow.com

Published February 6, 2024 at 9:45AM | Updated February 6, 2024 at 11:05AM

Overturned vehicle on E. Glebe Road (staff photo by James Cullum)

An overturned vehicle was shut down E. Glebe Road in the Lynhaven neighborhood near Potomac Yard.

There’s no information yet on what led to the overturning, but the incident shut down a section of E. Glebe Road between Montrose Street and Richmond Highway. One parked vehicle was also struck.

Notes: Metro takes station closures off the table after regional governments pledge more funding

By ALXnow.com

Published February 6, 2024 at 8:55AM

The Potomac Yard Metro station (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Good Tuesday morning, Alexandria!

☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunny skies and a high of 46 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind at 8 mph. Tuesday night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to a chilly 28 degrees and a north wind around 6 mph.

New ‘art consulting firm’ with focus on contemporary and Cuban art opens in Old Town

By Vernon Miles

Published February 5, 2024 at 3:50PM

Ribbon cutting at NCO Creative (image courtesy the Chamber ALX)

A new firm specializing in representing and exhibiting Cuban artists opened in Old Town this weekend.

NCO Creative is an art consulting firm that opened this Saturday at 119 South Fairfax Street — a block south of City Hall.