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Alexandria School Board makes big changes to proposed collective bargaining resolution

Published March 15, 2024 at 2:45PM | Updated March 15, 2024 at 8:40PM

The Alexandria School Board discusses collective bargaining in their work session on Thursday, March 14, 2024 (via ACPS)

The Alexandria School Board made significant changes to its proposed collective bargaining agreement resolution with staff on Thursday night.

In a work session that ran until nearly midnight, the Board amended the 17-page draft resolution, which sets the rules for negotiations on a three-year agreement. The draft resolution reveals a slow rollout for the Alexandria City Public Schools bargaining process that will only reach full fruition in future negotiations, with the school system currently focusing on reaching an eventual collective bargaining agreement on six yet-to-be-determined topics with a portion of employees.

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New spa featuring massages, microblading and more opens on Duke Street

By Vernon Miles

Published March 15, 2024 at 1:50PM | Updated March 18, 2024 at 12:13AM

As the old saying goes: when one spa closes, another one opens.

While Windsor of Old Town is closing this month after 43 years in Alexandria, a new business called Spa180 Prestige has opened at 2813 Duke Street. The spa also has a large parking area on-site.

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Milestone reached with 2.2-mile underground sewer tunnel completion in Old Town

By James Cullum

Published March 15, 2024 at 11:00AM

Hazel, the tunnel-boring machine, has completed the 2.2-mile RiverRenew tunnel through Old Town (via AlexRenew)

After 16 months of digging, Hazel the tunnel-boring machine can rest.

Alexandria’s massive RiverRenew Tunnel Program reached a critical milestone on Wednesday with the completion of a 2.2-mile underground tunnel that will divert millions of gallons of raw sewage from flowing into the Potomac River every year.

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Windsor of Old Town closing this month after 43 years in Alexandria

By Vernon Miles

Published March 15, 2024 at 9:50AM

Windsor of Old Town (photo via Windsor of Old Town Salon & Day Spa/Facebook)

Windsor of Old Town Salon & Day Spa, along with the men-focused The Gentlemen’s Quarters, will be closing up shop in Old Town (107 S. Union Street) by the end of this month.

On Facebook, the company said it’s become “too challenging to continue” but that staff from the business will be moving over to Sugar House Day Spa and Salon nearby at 111 North Alfred Street.

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Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

June 13, 2026 9:00 am -2:00 pm

Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market

1900 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Alexandria, Virginia 22301

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Calling all treasure hunters, vintage lovers, thrifters & DMV weekend explorers — THIS is your sign to start planning.

Saturday, June 13

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Notes: Conservative advocacy group targets ACPS tutoring site for ties to TikTok parent company

By ALXnow.com

Published March 15, 2024 at 9:10AM

Alexandria City High School (staff photo by James Cullum)

Good Friday morning, Alexandria!

⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers with a potential thunderstorm after 2pm, a high near 74, and southwest wind at 7-10 mph. Precipitation chance is 80%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, potentially higher in storms. Friday night will mostly have showers before 8pm, a low of 48, north wind at 9-11 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation with less than a tenth-inch of new rainfall.

Around Town

Most and least expensive condos sold in Alexandria (February 2024)

By ALXnow.com

Published March 14, 2024 at 4:45PM

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive condos sold last month (February 2024).

Most expensive condos sold

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Alexandria City Council rejects controversial Del Ray house and ADU proposal

By Vernon Miles

Published March 14, 2024 at 3:55PM | Updated March 14, 2024 at 9:24PM

Proposed Del Ray accessory dwelling unit (image via Eustilus Architecture/City of Alexandria)

(Updated 9:20 p.m.) After a prolonged battle between a Del Ray homeowner and his neighbors over a proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and a single-family home, Alexandria’s City Council struck the plans down in a meeting earlier this week.

The plan (docket item 11) was to create a two-story, single-unit ADU to 404 E. Alexandria Avenue along with a single-family home. The unit would be set off the main street on a vacant lot and accessible by a public alley.

Opinion

Poll: Are you planning to go to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms?

By Vernon Miles

Published March 14, 2024 at 2:45PM

Cherry blossoms in D.C. (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

The National Park Service tweeted out a bloom watch update: the cherry blossoms are at a phase called ‘peduncle elongation’ — roughly stage 4 of 6 for the blossoms — meaning peak bloom is just around the corner.

Cherry blossom season often evokes a mixed reaction in Alexandrians and others around the region.

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What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: Shamrock Smash, St. Patrick’s Day, & More

By Ryan Belmore

Published March 14, 2024 at 1:35PM

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration continues for one more weekend. On Saturday, there will be the Shamrock Smash in Del Ray, and on Sunday, there will be plenty of craic at local pubs and restaurants.

Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment you shouldn’t miss this weekend, cheers!