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Published March 3, 2020 at 8:00AM

Presidential Primary Day in Alexandria — Today is Super Tuesday, the presidential primary day in Virginia and 13 other states across the U.S. Here in Alexandria, polls are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. [City of Alexandria]

New Development Near Braddock Road Metro — “CRC Cos. LLC is pitching a plan to redevelop several single-family homes across from the Braddock Road Metro station into a new mixed-use building. The Arlington-based real estate firm submitted plans to Alexandria officials last week for a seven-story, 177-unit building along North West Street, bounded by Madison Street and Wythe Street. The proposal also calls for a small space set aside for ground-floor retail.” [Washington Business Journal]

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Tacos for Breakfast? Braddock Restaurant Embraces Morning Mexican Cuisine

By Vernon Miles

Published February 21, 2020 at 11:45AM

Breakfast tacos (photo courtesy Chop Shop Taco)

Move over ice cream for breakfast, there’s a new morning cuisine coming to Alexandria.

Chop Shop Taco at 1008 Madison Street in the Braddock neighborhood is launching all-day tacos starting today (Friday).

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Tony’s Garage in Braddock Could Become Senior Housing and Restaurant

By Vernon Miles

Published December 12, 2019 at 2:00PM

Rendering of Aspire Alexandria (image via City of Alexandria)

An auto garage near Braddock could be converted into a new 133-unit residential building for seniors.

The applicant, BRG Tony’s Gulf, LLC, is proposing a 70-foot tall structure called Aspire Alexandria at 1112 First Street, where Tony’s Auto Service is today. The new development would also include a 4,550 square-foot restaurant on the ground floor. The restaurant would be operated by the same management company but would be open to the public.

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New Bubble Tea Spot “Spill the Tea” Hoping to Open Next Month

By ALXnow.com

Published November 19, 2019 at 2:00PM

(Updated at 2:15 p.m.) A new bubble tea joint near the Braddock Road Metro station called Spill the Tea could start serving next month.

The restaurant will be located at 515 Braddock Road, in the space once occupied by the now-shuttered Aveda. The exact opening date for Spill the Tea is still TBD, however.

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New Art Deco Influenced Townhouses Planned for Braddock Neighborhood

By Vernon Miles

Published November 6, 2019 at 2:00PM

New townhouses proposed at 601 North Alfred Street (image via City of Alexandria)

A brick home built around 1940 in the Braddock neighborhood could be torn down and replaced with a pair of new townhouses.

The pair of townhouses at 603 N. Alfred Street are scheduled for review at the Board of Architectural (BAR) tonight (Wednesday) at 7 p.m.

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Lost Dog Barks Back at Proposed City Noise Ordinance

By Vernon Miles

Published October 30, 2019 at 2:00PM | Updated October 30, 2019 at 8:13PM

A new noise ordinance could impose Old Town’s decibel limits citywide, but one local restaurant isn’t taking the news lying down.

Lost Dog Cafe, a popular restaurant at 808 N. Henry Street near the Braddock Metro station and part of a regional franchise, expressed frustration at the proposed limits on Twitter.

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Proposal to Add Western Pedestrian Accessibility to Braddock Metro Station Deemed Too Costly

By Vernon Miles

Published October 25, 2019 at 3:15PM

City staff has found that a proposal to build a new western access to the Braddock Road Metro station doesn’t justify the substantial costs associated with the project.

Currently, the station is separated from the trail by the CSXT tracks. To access Del Ray and the trail, pedestrians have to walk a block south to Braddock Road.

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City Grants An Additional $1.4 Million to Ramsey Homes Development

By Airey

Published October 23, 2019 at 3:30PM

The Ramsey Homes affordable housing project will loaned an additional $1.4 million thanks to a vote by the Alexandria City Council.

Council members voted to grant the additional funding to the redevelopment last night (Tuesday), bringing the total amount Alexandria has loaned to $5 million.

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Pendleton Carryout Co. Celebrates One Year Anniversary, Introduces Brunch

By Kalina Newman

Published October 21, 2019 at 11:30AM

Biscuit sandwich by Freed's Biscuit Company (photo provided by Pendleton Carryout Co.)

After a year in operation, Pendleton Carryout Co. continues to grow with the introduction of breakfast options, app-based delivery services, and more.

On Friday, the food incubator at 807 Pendleton Street in the Braddock neighborhood debuted its brunch menu, serving scratch-made biscuits from Freed’s Biscuit Company. Only available on weekends until noon, customers can order biscuit breakfast sandwiches stuffed with everything from bacon, egg, and cheese to plant-based Beyond Meat patties.

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Affordable Housing Redevelopment in Braddock is Overbudget and Overdue

By Vernon Miles

Published October 16, 2019 at 10:45AM

The redevelopment of the Ramsey Homes public housing project in the Braddock area is underway, but the housing agency developing the project has extended the timeline and is requesting further funding from the city.

The Ramsey Homes project, at the corner of N. Patrick and Wythe streets, consists of 52 affordable units financed with low-income housing tax credits, city loans, and public housing funds. Of those units, 37 are planned to be affordable to households making up to 60% of the area median income, while 15 will be classified as deeply affordable — available to households at 30% of the area median income.

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Construction for New Mixed Use Development in Braddock Kicks Off

By Vernon Miles

Published October 10, 2019 at 9:30AM | Updated October 10, 2019 at 9:58AM

Braddock Gateway Phase II and III under construction

Construction is now underway at a mixed-use development just north of the Braddock Road Metro station.

Braddock Gateway Phase II and Phase III broke ground last Friday at 1200 N. Fayette Street, according to an employee at Carmel Partners, the investment company behind Phase III of the project.