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Old Town steakhouse grilled by neighbors over proposed outdoor seating plan

By Vernon Miles
The lobster roll at 1799 Prime Steak & Seafood in at 110 S. Pitt Street in Old Town (courtesy photo)

(Updated 10:23 p.m.) Residents adjacent to 1799 Prime Steak and Seafood (110 S. Pitt Street) urged the Planning Commission to strike down a proposed outdoor seating expansion, but the Planning Commission ultimately voted unanimously to recommend approval of the special use permit.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of the permit at a meeting on March 30. The proposal now goes to the City Council on Saturday, April 15, though city staff noted that may not be the end of the restaurant owners’ fight to get more outdoor seating at the frequently crowded location.

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Amazing Lash Studios opens first eyelash extension location in Alexandria

By James Cullum
Eyelash extensions at Amazing Lash Studio (via Facebook)

Need an eyelash extension? A new studio just opened up in Alexandria’s West End that will keep your lashes lush for weeks on end.

April Nickens opened her first Amazing Lash Studio franchise in the West End Village shopping center at 374 S. Pickett Street on March 24.

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Alexandria Police arrest two men and recover stash of roughly 13,000 fentanyl pills

By James Cullum
Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria Police arrested two men last month and, according to affidavits, recovered a large number of illegal narcotics, cash and other items.

The investigation into the suspects began in November, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.

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Duke Street lane closures planned this week around Lincolnia and Landmark neighborhoods

By Vernon Miles
Stretch of Duke Street that will have closures this week while VDOT works on bridge rehabilitation (image via Google Maps)

Traffic might be a little slower around Lincolnia and Landmark this week due to lane closures on Duke Street.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) said in a release that there will be daytime closures on Duke Street between Oasis Drive and South Walker Street starting today (Tuesday) through Thursday.

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Del Ray residents want deferral of controversial zoning plan to desegregate Alexandria

By James Cullum
What two additional stories looks like on a 45-foot-tall structure. (Via City of Alexandria)

A controversial proposal to expand Alexandria’s housing availability is running into opposition in Del Ray.

The Del Ray Citizens Association (DRCA), on Wednesday, will vote on asking the city to extend the timeline for its Zoning For Housing/Housing For All initiative. City leaders say that the massive plan essentially desegregates Alexandria, and includes an incentive for developers to build affordable housing up to 70 feet in height in areas where height limits are 45 feet or more.

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Alexandria City Council to consider increasing stormwater utility fee

By James Cullum
Flooding near the Braddock Road Metro on Thursday, September 16, 2021. (Courtesy Kerrin Nishimura)

The Alexandria City Council will consider raising the stormwater utility fee yet again.

Council, on Tuesday, will be presented a city staff proposal to increase the utility fee for locals from $294 to $308.70 for the bill due Nov. 15, and all bills thereafter.

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Alexandria seeking public input on Eugene Simpson Stadium Park overhaul

By Vernon Miles
Baseball practice in Simpson Field (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Alexandria’s Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) is looking for public comment on a plan to overhaul Eugene Simpson Stadium Park (426 E. Monroe Avenue).

RPCA said the community has identified several needs at the park that the new overhaul hopes to fix. Among major changes for the park is a change from natural grass and dirt to astroturf, along with changes like new trails, bleachers and more.

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