Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (July 2023).
Most expensive townhouses sold
Despite an earlier error that saw a hole dug into a lane of the track, the city says a light pole at the Hammond Middle School field is exactly where it’s supposed to be.
Last week, Alexandria Living Magazine broke a story that new poles were blocking track lanes at Hammond Middle School. Jack Browand, division chief of Parks and Cultural Activities, said a mistake caused a hole to be dug onto the tracks, but said that damage has since been repaired and the current light pole is where it’s located in the approved plans.
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From the Around The World Cultural Food Festival to the final few days of Alexandria Restaurant Week, there’s something fun and delicious happening all over Alexandria this weekend.
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This year’s Very Godly VBS, inspired by The Titan’s Curse, invites children into the world of Camp Half-Blood to explore faith, courage, belonging, and community through storytelling, music, crafts, games, science, and reflection in a fun and welcoming environment for all.
Location: The Falls Church
Kismet Modern Indian (111 North Pitt Street) won a spot in Southern Living Magazine’s The South’s Best New Restaurants of 2023.
The Alexandria location has been open since November 2021, but the restaurant made the list for opening a second location in Richmond last year.
Calling all treasure hunters, vintage lovers, thrifters & DMV weekend explorers — THIS is your sign to start planning.
Saturday, June 13
Prince is a very handsome 1-year-old pup up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
This all white pup with the black button nose is a bit shy at first, but warms up once getting to know you, according to AWLA spokesperson Erin Shackelford.
The City of Alexandria is taking its massive zoning reform aimed at making housing more affordable to the community this fall.
In Alexandria, around 20% of households are paying over 30% of their income in housing, and around 10% are spending more than 50% on housing.
A used car dealership off Duke Street is getting new ownership and a rebranding.
Total Package Auto, a dealership at 3131 Colvin Street, filed an application with the city for a change in ownership as the store becomes CarPlug of Alexandria.
Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌦️ Today’s weather: The forecast predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of around 82°F. The south wind will blow at approximately 11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph, and there is a 40% chance of precipitation. Thursday night also brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms, remaining mostly cloudy with a low of around 70°F, a south wind at about 8 mph, and a slightly higher 50% chance of precipitation.
The front entrance to El Texano Bar & Grill is boarded up after a driver crashed their Mercedes-Benz into the building this morning.
The incident occurred around 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) at the bar in the Van Dorn Plaza shopping center (514 S Van Dorn Street).