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Published November 2, 2020 at 9:00AM | Updated November 2, 2020 at 10:33AM

Dominion Says Sunday Power Outage Caused by Broken Pole/Cross Arm — “Update: A broken pole/cross arm caused the failure. We have been able to isolate the problem and are hoping to everyone back on line very soon.” [Twitter]

Retro Candy Shop Opening in Fairlington — “If you’re into nostalgic candy that will take you back to your childhood days, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the opening of Rocket Fizz, Soda Pop & Candy Shop at Fairlington Centre in Alexandria, according to signs posted in the windows.” [Alexandria Living]

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Restaurants and Other Businesses for Sale in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published October 28, 2020 at 1:15PM

In the market to buy a business? Sometimes it can be easier than starting from scratch.

We took a look through Alexandria listings of the website BizBuySell and found a number of businesses for sale. Many are restaurants, which have been heavily impacted the last several months due to the pandemic.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published October 27, 2020 at 9:00AM

Beyer Says Trump Has Given Up on COVID-19 — “225,000 Americans dead as the country hurtles uncontrollably towards 9 million cases with a President who has surrendered to the virus.” [Twitter]

Community Meeting Next Month on Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center — “Juvenile incarceration rates across the nation have declined over the last decade, including in the three jurisdictions that use the center.” [City of Alexandria]

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Emmy Squared Pizza Wants to Open in Old Town Next Year at the Old Pizzeria Paradiso

By James Cullum

Published October 22, 2020 at 3:45PM

That was fast.

Pizzeria Paradiso officially closed its doors at 124 King Street on October 4, and three days later Emmy Squared Pizza submitted a special use permit (SUP) application to start business at the prime spot in Old Town.

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‘Del Ray Boccato’ Gelato Shop Coming Soon

By James Cullum

Published October 22, 2020 at 1:30PM | Updated October 22, 2020 at 7:03PM

Cristian Velasco has been ready to open Del Ray Boccato since August, and hopes to start business by the end of the month.

There’s only one final hurdle — getting his business license approved.

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Morning Notes

By James Cullum

Published October 22, 2020 at 9:00AM

Free COVID-19 Testing Today in West End — “FREE COVID-19 TESTING! Tomorrow (Thursday) from 3 PM until 6 PM @NeighborhoodHth will be hosting another COVID-19 testing pop-up in partnership with the City. The event will be held at Burke Library at 4701 Seminary Road.” [Twitter]

Beyer Says Trump Has Made Fortune While in Office — “Donald Trump has a secret Chinese bank account, new properties in Scotland opened while he was in office, half a billion dollars owed to creditors like Deutsche Bank, licensing deals in Turkey, India, and the Philippines, and the Saudi government spent millions at his hotels.” [Twitter]

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The Chewish Deli Opens New Location in Old Town

By James Cullum

Published October 21, 2020 at 5:00PM | Updated October 21, 2020 at 5:32PM

Fresh photos from The Chewish Deli (Photo via The Chewish Deli/Fcebook)

Gregg Linzey wants to set the standard for bagels in Northern Virginia, and last Thursday he and his small team opened The Chewish Deli at 807 Pendleton Street in Old Town.

What’s the secret to making a good bagel?

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Restaurants and Other Businesses for Sale in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published October 20, 2020 at 11:30AM

In the market to buy a business? Sometimes it can be easier than starting from scratch.

We took a look through Alexandria listings of the website BizBuySell and found a number of businesses for sale. Many are restaurants, which have been heavily impacted the last several months due to the pandemic.

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ALXnow’s Top Stories this Week in Alexandria

By James Cullum

Published October 16, 2020 at 5:00PM

What a week it’s been in Alexandria.

Our top story this week was the report that Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Hutchings, Jr. sends one of his children to Bishop Ireton High School. In case you missed it, the story first broke in Theogony, the T.C. Williams High School newspaper.

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‘Brewski’s Barkhaus’ is Opening This Saturday

By James Cullum

Published October 14, 2020 at 3:45PM

If you’re looking for a place to unwind with your pooch, Brewski’s Barkhaus is opening on Saturday, October 17.

The D.C. Metro area’s first-ever dog-friendly bar and restaurant with an off-leash indoor and outdoor dog park will open its doors at 529 E. Howell Avenue. The location along Richmond Highway in Del Ray is the former home of Flat Top Burger, and its redevelopment has been in the works for more than six months.

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Old Virginia Tobacco Co. Moves Directly Across Street from Longtime Old Town Tobacconist

By James Cullum

Published October 14, 2020 at 2:30PM

There’s a new tobacconist on King Street in Old Town, and it’s right across the street from another tobacconist.

Old Virginia Tobacco Company unsuccessfully tried last year to buy the The Scottish Merchant/John Crouch Tobacconist at 215 King Street. The deal was in the works for months, and ultimately fell through. Instead, Old Virginia Tobacco moved across the street to the vacant storefront at 210 King Street.