The Child and Family Network Centers was all set up to open preschool to kids in low-income families on September 8, but a recently burst sewer pipe inside their Arlandria/Chirilagua-based classroom has put the program on hold for more than a dozen area children.
The nonprofit is launching a $50,000 fundraiser and is tapping into its reserves to renovate the classroom, which is located in an apartment within the Arlandria-Chirilagua Housing Cooperative. The classroom provides critical child care and education for low-income, immigrant essential workers in the heavily Latino section of Alexandria.
Students return to George Washington Middle School, August 24, 2021. (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Beside the masks and the news crews flocking around the hallways, after more than a year of virtual or hybrid learning, the start of the 2021-2022 school year was strangely normal.
Children at George Washington Middle School clumped together into groups of either friends or convenient strangers headed to the same destinations. Superintendent Gregory Hutchings, School Board Chair Meagan Alderton, and Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) staff greeted students as they came into the building.
Dining area: The main level’s open layout runs from the dining area toward the kitchen and the back of the house.
Front exterior: The attached homes at 31 and 29 E. Reed Ave., each with its own entrance off a shared front porch.
Kitchen: A large island with seating, a gas range, and stainless steel appliances anchor the kitchen.
Primary living area: Sliding glass doors open from the main level to the patio and backyard.
Primary bedroom: A tray ceiling and windows on two sides give the primary bedroom plenty of natural light.
Primary bath: Dual vanities and a walk-in tiled shower with a bench.
If you’re looking for a brand-new home that lives like a single-family house, with no HOA and an easy walk to Potomac Yard, your search may end on E. Reed Ave. Located at 29 and 31 E. Reed Ave. in Arlandria, these two attached homes bring modern design and everyday convenience to a residential block between Potomac Yard and Del Ray.
Brought to you by Midtown Partners, a multifamily and boutique home builder rooted in the Northern Virginia real estate landscape since 2010, the homes were built with practical, well-considered layouts in mind.
Easy to Get Around
E. Reed Ave. puts a lot within reach on foot:
5-Minute Walk: Potomac Yard Center for groceries, dining, and shopping.
Walkable to Metro: The Potomac Yard Metro station for commuting into the District and beyond.
Nearby Neighborhoods: Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria and the shops and restaurants of Del Ray are a short trip away.
Trails: The Potomac Yard Trail and Four Mile Run Trail are close by for walking, running, and biking.
Regional Access: Route 1, National Landing, Reagan National Airport, and Washington, DC are all within easy reach.
Designed for Everyday Living
Each priced at $1,324,000, the homes offer about 3,185 square feet across three finished levels:
4 Bedrooms & 4.5 Baths: Three bedrooms upstairs, each with its own private bath, plus a fourth bedroom suite on the lower level with a walk-in closet.
Flexible Main Level: A private study, a powder room, and an open layout connecting the kitchen to the dining and living areas, well suited to hosting.
Kitchen: A large island, stainless steel appliances, and a gas range.
Primary Suite: A large walk-in closet and a bath with dual vanities and an oversized shower.
Finished Lower Level: A recreation room, a wet bar, and a flex space that could be a gym, media room, or playroom.
Light and Space: 9-foot-plus ceilings, recessed lighting, and a fireplace.
Upstairs Laundry: Washer and dryer hookups on the bedroom level.
Off-Street Parking: One dedicated space.
No HOA Fees: No monthly association dues.
Built by Midtown Partners
With projects across Alexandria and Arlington, Midtown Partners focuses on well-built homes in walkable, established neighborhoods. The E. Reed homes continue that approach: new construction designed to fit the way people live today.
Only two homes are available. Schedule your private tour today.
After getting approval from the General Assembly last year, next month Alexandria will consider adopting a 5 cent plastic bag tax at drug stores, grocery stores and convenience stores.
The proposal, which has been in the works since 2017, will be discussed in a virtual information session on September 8 at 7 p.m.
Revolutionary Fitness, the strength and longevity training studio for people over 50 at 215 N. Payne St., is opening 5 spots in its members-only year-end challenge.
Every year, the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s knocks people off track. Workouts get skipped, schedules fill up, and the plan becomes “I’ll start in January.”
First ALX Fit Fair set for this Saturday — “ALX Fit Fair, a day of wellness and fitness in the Carlyle neighborhood, is set for this Saturday, Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be opportunities from more than a dozen local gyms and fitness studios to participate in 30-minute workouts every hour during the event, with workouts ranging from yoga, pilates, dance, and gymnastics to more intense workouts like boxing and CrossFit.” [Alexandria Living]
Old Town Cocktail Week serves up creative libations next month — “A week-long celebration of all things involving cocktails will return for a second year to Old Town Alexandria. The Old Town Cocktail Week will be held Sept. 10 to 19…” [Patch]
Explore preschool & kindergarten options in Alexandria! Meet schools, ask questions & find the best match for your child’s early education.
Welcome to the Alexandria Preschool and Kindergarten Fair! Join us for a fun-filled event where parents can explore various preschool and kindergarten options for their little ones. Meet with representatives from different schools, ask questions, and gather information to make the best choice for your child's education. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the perfect match for your family! The fair is free to attend but advance registration is encouraged.
It’s been the rallying cry for countless local residents who have suffered from multiplefloods in the last few years. City leaders have promised to expedite stormwater projects, but now admit that many improvements could be years away at best.
City leaders break ground on new fibre optic network (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
The city is starting work on a new municipal fiber optic network, but while the project should boost internet speeds at city facilities and schools, the big news for most local residents is higher internet speeds could be a few years and a few contract negotiations away.
Two coils of plastic tubing were wrapped up at the dig site this morning (Monday), where city officials stuck shovels into the ground. One will carry the new municipal network, but the other — added at minimal expense — will be empty for now but built to house a future network put into place by a private provider.
At its October general membership meeting, the NAACP Alexandria Branch 7043 Nominating Committee presented its slate for the 2027–2028 term and named John Hopkins-Gillispie as its nominee for Branch President.
Hopkins-Gillispie is a life member of the branch. He has chaired the Freedom Fund Dinner for the past two years, and this year’s dinner raised more than $40,000 for the branch. He serves on the Legal Redress Committee, reviewing discrimination complaints brought to the branch. He has provided input on issues from the Alexandria Police Department’s hate crimes policy to the proposed Edsall Road data center. He also represents the branch as co-chair of the host committee for the 2027 Virginia State Conference convention.
