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Del Ray Business Association launches ‘Cherry Blossom Challenge’ scavenger hunt

Published April 7, 2021 at 2:15PM

The Del Ray Business Association has a bunch of efforts in the works to get business to local retailers and restaurants.

From now until April 15, visitors are encouraged to participate in DRBA’s “Cherry Blossom Challenge” scavenger hunt. There are 27 cherry blossoms hidden in storefronts along Mount Vernon Avenue with clues. Each numbered cherry blossom has a symbol near it, and participants need to mark down what those symbols are and then drop off their entries at the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square by April 15 for a chance to win a $50 gift card at a Del Ray restaurant or retailer.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published April 1, 2021 at 5:00AM

Virginia Governor Proposes Legalizing Marijuana This Summer — “Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam proposed Wednesday moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, nearly three years sooner than previously planned.” [Patch]

Lena’s Pizza opens spring dining experience — “Walking in, customers will also see green grass and butterflies.” [Zebra]

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Just In: Halal slaughterhouse to open in two weeks

By James Cullum

Published March 31, 2021 at 1:00PM | Updated March 31, 2021 at 6:32PM

Abdul Mused says it hasn’t been easy, but his halal slaughterhouse at 3225 Colvin Street will open in approximately two weeks.

Mused, the owner of Saba Live Poultry, said that neighbors and the city have made it hard to get the business off the ground. No firm date has been set for the opening, and Mused said that the opening is an estimate.

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Restaurants and other businesses for sale in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published March 31, 2021 at 9:45AM | Updated March 31, 2021 at 10:02AM

Want to get into business?

The latest listings on BizBuySell show businesses for sale in and around Alexandria. Many are restaurants, which have been heavily impacted by the pandemic.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published March 31, 2021 at 5:00AM

‘Barca’ opening today on waterfront — “Barca Pier offers 210-seats of open-air dining and is constructed from industrial freight containers that are situated on what used to be a bustling shipping pier.” [Alexandria Living]

Suffragettes honored with marker in Old Town — “As we close out #WomensHistoryMonth, check out the newly installed historic marker on the corner of S. St. Asaph and Prince Streets to commemorate an important American suffrage movement federal court case.” [Twitter]

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Danielle Romanetti of ‘fibre space’ to appear with Vice President Harris on Lifetime special tomorrow

By James Cullum

Published March 29, 2021 at 4:45PM

It’s been a whirlwind month for fibre space owner Danielle Romanetti, and she’s had to keep most of it under a tightly knit lid.

This afternoon, Romanetti and some of her customers were featured on GMA3, an offshoot of Good Morning America.

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ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published March 26, 2021 at 3:30PM | Updated March 26, 2021 at 5:22PM

It was quite a week in Alexandria.

Our top story this week was on a man who allegedly crashed his car headfirst into the Verizon store near Potomac Yard. The suspect was later arrested in North Carolina.

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Chadwicks going double-decker on outdoor dining at upcoming BAR meeting

By Vernon Miles

Published March 24, 2021 at 3:30PM

Rendering of planned Chadwicks balcony expansion (image via City of Alexandria)

Waterfront restaurant Chadwicks (203 Strand Street) could be doubling down on its outdoor seating with a new second floor metal balcony.

A proposal headed to the Board of Architectural Review on Wednesday, April 7, would allow the restaurant to add a new metal balcony to the north side of the building, across from Big Wheel Bikes. The new outdoor dining would replace parking spots in the alleyway.

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Al’s Steak House to endure under new management

By Vernon Miles

Published March 19, 2021 at 2:30PM

After month’s of uncertainty following the previous owner’s death, a new special use permit (SUP) filed with the City of Alexandria indicates the restaurant will survive under new ownership.

The Del Ray cheesesteak business has been in operation for 65 years. Longtime fan of the restaurant Jim Breeding took over the restaurant when the original owner died in 2015, but Breeding died last August as a result of complications from diabetes.

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Restaurants, salons and other businesses for sale in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published March 19, 2021 at 9:30AM

Want to get into business?

The latest listings on BizBuySell show businesses for sale in and around Alexandria. Many are restaurants, which have been heavily impacted by the pandemic.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published March 18, 2021 at 5:00AM

Usain Bolt compliments Alexandria’s running phenom Noah Lyles — “He talks the talk, but I’m looking forward to seeing how he’s going to match up – because he’s proven that he has the speed, just throughout the circuit and the way he’s running.” [USA Today]

City Council votes against Braddock West development — “A request by West Street Acquisitions, LLC to build a large multifamily residential building across the street from the Braddock Road Metro Station were denied in a 4-3 vote by City Council on Saturday.” [Alexandria Living]