Popular burger chain Shake Shack has filed for a permit to open a new location at 621 King Street in Old Town.
The proposed location is a prime spot in Old Town right near the intersection of Washington Street and King Street.
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Despite concerns raised by families of residents at Silverado Memory Care (2807 King Street), Alexandria’s Planning Commission recommended approval of a change that will let facility substantially increase (item 7) its number of residents without expanding the facility.
The plan is to increase beds on the site from 66 to 90 without any building expansion by shifting to an increased number of “companion rooms” — rooms with two residents. Loren Shook , co-founder of Silverado Memory Care, said that 80% of rooms in most facilities are companion rooms.
The King Street Pedestrian Zone’s expansion to the 200 block opened today in Old Town.
The expansion is currently in a pilot stage. The first phase started today (Nov. 22) and will run through Jan. 6.
Get your walking shoes on, because the Alexandria City Council voted Saturday to shut down the 200 block of King Street this holiday season, as well as next spring and summer.
The unanimous vote was made without discussion, and the closure will happen in two phases. The 200 block will first close from Nov. 22 to Jan. 6, and the second phase is from March 14 to Sept. 30.
Bagpipes, kilts and crowds in red-and-green plaid. The 53rd annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is around the corner.
Here’s your guide to one of Alexandria’s most celebrated and well-attended weekends of the year. Hundreds of costumed musicians, dancers, performers and thousands of spectators are expected to attend the free event, which is produced by Visit Alexandria, the Campagna Center and the city.
Alexandria police discovered a “commercial-grade smoke bomb” while searching a vehicle on King Street in Old Town on Saturday (Nov. 2) afternoon.
At around 1 p.m., an APD officer reported identifying a 30-year-old suspect wanted for felony destruction of property and wearing a mask in public (also a felony).
If you’re looking for those new Ray-Ban smart glasses, look no further than the new Sunglass Hut in Old Town.
After being vacant nearly four years, the shop officially opened last week in the former longtime home of Gap Outlet at 622 King Street.
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Sisyphus’ boulder is back at the bottom of the hill: the Old Town BID proposal has been killed yet again.
Boyd Walker from the Anti-BID Coalition said in an email that City of Alexandria officials confirmed the vote and that the BID will not be moving forward:
Nonprofit shop Ten Thousand Villages (915 King Street) recently celebrated 30 years in Old Town.
The shop offers fair trade goods from over 35 countries made by international artisans with fair trade, meaning artisans receive fair prices for their work.
Alexandria city staff said an expansion of the King Street Pedestrian Zone to the 200 block is feasible and could move forward this fall.
Hillary Orr, deputy director of Transportation Planning and Mobility, said the city worked with the fire department, police department, city attorney and traffic operations to review the proposal.
A new head spa just opened on King Street in Old Town.
Meraki Head Spa soft launched last week at 320 King Street. Owner Kathleen Le has held onto the space since moving her beauty parlor Salon Meraki to 1101 Queen Street in 2021, and started renovating the 900 square-foot space in August. She added eight beds, seven staffers, ambient music and turned off the lights.