The owner of the future Rosie’s Tavern in Del Ray is asking the city to allow for 49 outdoor seats.
The restaurant’s Instagram page says that it aims to open in November at 2018 Mount Vernon Avenue. That’s in the former longtime home of Thai Peppers, which closed over the summer.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is giving more time for developers to express interest in bringing a mixed-use project to the Braddock Road Metro station.
Metro extended its request for proposals deadline to Jan. 29, 2027 from the original Dec. 15 deadline. The proposals are sought for a developer to construct a “new mixed-use, transit-oriented development” on the Metro-owned kiss-and-ride lot.
Big changes are in store for a two-tower, mixed-use senior housing apartment project in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood.
After getting through design hurdles and an extension for construction last year, applicant 18th Street Development LLC wants to change its plans for an 18-story senior residential apartment building at 1900 Eisenhower Avenue and a commercial office building next door at 765 John Carlyle Street.
Alexandria is warning residents against scammers impersonating city officials and asking for payments for outstanding fees.
The city issued a security alert on its website to permit applicants and property owners, although no scams have been reported within the city. Ebony Fleming, the city’s communications director, said the FBI sent out an initial alert and that the city’s warning is a precautionary measure.
City Manager James F. Parajon announced Wednesday the appointment of Paul Stoddard as the new director of the Department of Planning and Zoning.
Stoddard brings experience as a city planner and will officially assume the role Monday.
