Alexandria midfielder Eryk Williamson was reportedly disappointed to not make the U.S. Olympic team, and instead found gold in the U.S. National Team’s dramatic 1-0 upset over defending champion Mexico in the in the Concacaf Gold Cup Final.
Williamson, a member of the state championship-winning T.C. Williams High School varsity soccer team in 2014, played most of the game Sunday in Las Vegas. This is the second straight tournament final won by the U.S. against Mexico, following their 3-2 win in June’s Concacaf Nations League Final. Williamson didn’t play in that game, however, as he was aded to the roster for the U.S. in the Gold Cup in July.
Memorial post for victims of Alexandria lynchings (photo via City of Alexandria)
Roughly 122 years after his murder, Black teenager Benjamin Thomas is being memorialized this week on the anniversary of his death at the hands of a white lynch mob.
Thomas, one of two recorded victims of lynching in Alexandria, was killed on Aug. 8, 1899. He was 16 years old.
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.
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.
Alexandria’s COVID-19 uptick continues to gain steam, as there have been 118 new cases reported in the last week, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
There were also 204 new cases reported in the month of July, a 343% increase over June, which only saw 43 new cases.
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Mayor recommends residents try out slaughterhouse — “Excited to say hello to the DC Poultry Market on Colvin Street this afternoon. They’re now open and it’s wonderful to have a source for fresh, local, free-range chicken in our City. They’re open 7 days a week. Check them out!” [Facebook]
DASH unveils new 40-foot-long electric buses — “The Alexandria Transit Company DASH is committed to transitioning to an entire fleet of zero emissions vehicles. Today they moved closer to that goal with the debut of three new battery-powered electric buses.” [Zebra]
Alexandria Police cruiser (staff photo by James Cullum)
What an absorbing week in Alexandria.
Just as the ball gets rolling with reopening and loosened restrictions, the pandemic rears its ugly head. With coronavirus transmission levels climbing, Alexandria is once again recommending that residents go back to wearing face masks indoors.
According to a press release, Alexandria Renew Enterprises (AlexRenew) — which runs the RiverRenew project — has been recommended to receive a $50 million grant to support construction on the project. The RiverRenew project is an overhaul of the city’s combined sewer system in Old Town that results in millions of gallons of sewage flowing into the Potomac River ever year.
As it was with the decision to reopen schools, Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is a little behind its neighbors in deciding whether or not faculty and students will be required to wear face masks when school restarts next month.
In Fairfax County and Arlington County School Boards have both announced that masks will be required in classrooms when school starts.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Will Nichols, the retiring general manager of St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub in Del Ray. Nichols has been a constant presence in the community since being hired in 1998, and the campaign has so far raised $5,675 out of a $10,000 goal.
The fundraiser was organized by the Del Ray Business Association.
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.”
