Alexandria is updating its Duke Street Land Use Plan, and a community meeting at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue) on June 9 will kick things off.
This update will refresh the plan for the area from Alexandria Union Station to Van Dorn Street – the first major revision since 1992.
A federal judge has ruled that Dr. Badar Khan Suri’s habeas case will stay in Virginia. The case, which alleges violations of his constitutional rights, will be heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia – Alexandria Division.
The decision, made on May 6, allows Dr. Khan Suri to challenge the constitutionality of his arrest and detention in Virginia, where his family lives. Dr. Khan Suri, a Georgetown scholar with a valid visa and married to a U.S. citizen, was arrested by federal immigration agents on March 17.
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Alexandria’s Stormwater Utility and Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee is calling for significant changes to the city’s approach to flood mitigation, suggesting the original 10-year timeline is insufficient to address worsening climate impacts.
In its annual report to City Council delivered April 22, the committee, which John Hill chairs, recommends transforming the Flood Action Program from a fixed-term initiative into an ongoing portfolio of projects without an end date.
Alexandria, VA | Revolutionary Fitness, an Old Town-based coaching studio, has announced the launch of Revolutionary 50+, a 12-week semi-private training program designed specifically for men and women over 50 who want to build strength, energy, and long-term health.
The program addresses what owner Charles Augustine calls “a massive gap” in the fitness industry. “The mainstream either treats people over 50 like they’re 25 and breaks them, or treats them like they’re fragile and does nothing for them,” Augustine said. “There’s almost no middle ground, the smart, age-appropriate strength training that the longevity research actually says works.”
Meet Bob, a 13-year-old black and white domestic shorthair cat looking for her forever home through the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
This “classy” and “calm” feline loves to socialize with visitors and engage in what her caretakers call “stimulating conversation.” Despite her masculine name, Bob is a lady who enjoys head rubs, playing with feather toys, and taking cozy naps. She’s particularly fond of chicken-flavored Churus and broth pouches as treats.
Join us for an evening of made-up-on-the-spot improv comedy! We’ll be calling on you to give us suggestions for a totally unique show that’ll never be seen again!
Show is 18+ recommended. Tickets are free, with a $10 suggested donation.
Good Shepherd Housing (GSH) is making its first move into Alexandria by buying a one-bedroom condo in the Landmark-Van Dorn area.
This purchase is a team effort between GSH, the City of Alexandria Office of Housing, and a seller who shares their mission. The Housing Opportunity Fund helped finance the deal.
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The 43-year-old McDonald’s restaurant at 505 S. Van Dorn Street is requesting a second drive-through lane to make orders faster.
In a proposal that will go to the Planning Commission in June, the restaurant’s owner asks the city for the change “to better serve our customers, improve the efficiency of the ordering process, and allow for better vehicular circulation on the property.”
Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
Today’s weather: Increasing clouds, with a high near 78 degrees. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low around 60 degrees. Calm wind.
It only took a few decades, but Greg Pehlivanis’s dream came true in Alexandria.
Since 1995, the small team at Greg’s Automotive Service (3507 Mount Vernon Avenue) has fixed all manner of automobiles. But don’t worry. Even as Greg himself is stepping back and leaving operations to his son, Dino, the old troubleshooter says he’s still coming in to fix the odd car now and again.
