Refresh Yoga Moves to New Location — “The yoga studio will get a new space and a new approach at 1011 King St.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
It’s Tuesday — Clear throughout the day. High of 83 and low of 68. Sunrise at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. [Weather.gov]
As local students head back to school, the Alexandria Soccer Association is launching pre-season practice sessions this week.
The season starts on Tuesday, Sept. 13, but pre-season practices are scheduled to start tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug. 23).
Alexandria non-profit ALIVE! is hosting grocery distributions for Alexandrians in need this weekend.
Over the last few years, ALIVE! has stepped up its food distribution program for locals, with drive-through and walk-up distributions.
Hungry?
Alexandria’s summer Restaurant Week launched on Friday, August 19, and runs until Sunday, August 28.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin hasn’t always gotten the best reception in Alexandria, but recent comments about working with localities to establish better affordable housing zoning could help find some common ground with local leadership.
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson said a recent Washington Post article about a trip to Michigan included some promising comments about improving housing availability.
Woman Sexually Assaulted in Mount Vernon Neighborhood — “Police in Fairfax County are investigating a sexual assault that happened Wednesday night in Alexandria, authorities say.” [FOX5]
It’s Monday — Rain until evening. High of 82 and low of 71. Sunrise at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. [Weather.gov]
This week in Alexandria, some long-planned changes around town started to take shape.
The biggest is that the Victory Center’s days may well be numbered, with developer Stonebridge and city staff currently in back-and-forth discussions over whether the building should be entirely demolished or not.
A group of community organizations for Old Town North have worked in partnership to plan a suite of events next month and beyond for the neighborhood.
First up is Taste of Old Town North, an annual festival spotlighting local restaurants in the area.
Two months after the City Council authorized changes to what Alexandrians pay to park in Old Town, city staff have come back with new price points for parking.
The aim of the change is to make parking in garages more appealing. Currently, many Old Town garages sit empty while drivers circle blocks looking for on-street parking.
After being shut down the last few years due to COVID-19, the Historic Alexandria Homes Tour is returning to Old Town next month.
Tickets for the 80th annual tour cost $40, which will be held on Saturday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the INOVA Alexandria Hospital.
Alexandria Couple Fights Against Tickets from Stolen Car Used in Murder — “While their car was stolen, the perpetrators also racked up $400 in traffic tickets in Washington, D.C. Now, the Shepherds are left with the bill.” [ABC13]
It’s Friday — Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 86 and low of 68. Sunrise at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. [Weather.gov]
