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Controversial stream projects return to city review this fall

Published September 1, 2022 at 1:30PM

Taylor Run (Photo via City of Alexandria)

Over a year after City Council paused its controversial stream rehabilitation projects, the City of Alexandria is hosting community meetings next week to restart that process.

The City Council paused stream rehabilitation projects for Taylor Run and Strawberry Run after local civic and environmental activists argued the projects could end up damaging the quality of the streams they were trying to help. City staff reviewed the concerns and said many were unfounded, but the debate raised sufficient uncertainty that the City Council sent the projects back to the drawing board for review.

Adoptable hound ‘Able’ is as smart as she is cute, says AWLA

By James Cullum

Published September 1, 2022 at 9:30AM

Able might look big in her picture, but she’s a petite princess, says the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

The four-year-old tricolor hound mix weighs in at just over 25 pounds, and her favorite games are “Fetch” and “Tug.”

Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published September 1, 2022 at 5:00AM

Alley Cat Gets Another Life — “We got an extension till the end of October 😻” [Facebook]

It’s Thursday — Clear throughout the day. High of 85 and low of 66. Sunrise at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. [Weather.gov]

Police: Man with gun robs McDonald’s in Arlandria

By James Cullum

Published August 31, 2022 at 3:30PM

No one was injured after a man used a gun to rob the McDonald’s (121 W. Glebe Road) in the Arlandria neighborhood of Alexandria on Tuesday night (Aug 30).

The Alexandria Police Department was called at around 10:30 p.m. The suspect took money from the business and fled the scene on foot.

WMATA vows to learn from past mistakes as Potomac Yard Metro station nears completion

By Vernon Miles

Published August 31, 2022 at 2:30PM | Updated August 31, 2022 at 6:39PM

Construction work at Potomac Yard Metro station, photo via City of Alexandria

(Updated 6:50 p.m.) As the Potomac Yard Metro Station nears the finish line, WMATA representatives told Alexandria leaders at a meeting this week they’re trying to learn from previous mistakes and avoid fumbling the ball this close to the endzone.

Alexandria will be cut off from the rest of the Metro system from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22 while WMATA works to bring the Potomac Metro station in line. At a meeting of the Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group on Monday — where city staff also discussed additional commuter options — WMATA explained what will be going on inside the station during the shutdown.

Alexandria looks to bicycles and boats to help replace Metro during shutdown

By Vernon Miles

Published August 31, 2022 at 1:30PM

While buses and trains are centerstage in efforts to replace Metro during an extended closure planned through earlier next year, Alexandria is also looking to bicycles and boats to help make up the difference.

Alexandria will be cut off from the rest of the Metro system from Sept. 10 to Oct. 22 as WMATA works to bring the Potomac Yard Metro station in line with the rest of the system. Then, from September through spring 2023, the Yellow Line Tunnel connecting Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations will be closed for repairs, forcing Alexandria commuters to loop up into D.C. through the Blue Line.

Upcoming symposium at The Lyceum to discuss global impact of Revolutionary War

By James Cullum

Published August 31, 2022 at 11:00AM

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

Alexandria has been a hangout for revolutionaries going back hundreds of years.

On Saturday, September 24, the Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) and Emerging Revolutionary War will host a Revolutionary War symposium discussing how the outcome of the war (fought between 1775 and 1783) transformed governments around the world.

‘Show your spirit’ at this upcoming First Thursday event in Del Ray

By James Cullum

Published August 31, 2022 at 9:30AM

Who’s your hero? On Thursday (September 1) Visit Del Ray will host the annual “Show Your Spirit” celebration at Pat Miller Square on Mount Vernon Avenue.

The first Thursday event runs from 6 p.m. to dusk, and includes themed activities and the band Stop Thief! Revelers are asked to wear clothing that their heroes wear, or that inspire them — from pro athlete jerseys to school colors.

Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published August 31, 2022 at 5:00AM

Leaves on the sidewalk in Old Town North (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

On-Street Parking Rates in Old Town to Increase Friday — “The higher price for on-street parking in parts of Old Town starts just in time for Labor Day Weekend.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

It’s Wednesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 81 and low of 68. Sunrise at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. [Weather.gov]

JUST IN: Man dies in ‘industrial accident’ in Carlyle area

By James Cullum

Published August 30, 2022 at 4:55PM | Updated September 1, 2022 at 5:28PM

Updated at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 1: A man fell to his death off a roof of an apartment building on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

The incident occurred at around 3 p.m. near the intersection of Mill Road and Dock Lane — at the four-story Carlyle Mill Apartments complex.

City leaders hosting ‘listening session’ for city and school concerns

By Vernon Miles

Published August 30, 2022 at 3:50PM

Alexandria Councilman Canek Aguirre

An Alexandria City Council member and School Board member have announced plans for a “community listening session” to get public input on the state of the city and schools.

The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the Beatley Library (5005 Duke Street).