Wonder adds robot delivery at Potomac Yard as Serve expands to a second app
Grubhub customers may now be matched with a sidewalk robot; Serve launched in Alexandria with Uber Eats in December
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Ted's Bulletin, Honeymoon projected to open at Carlyle Crossing in late fall
Banners are up at the Eisenhower East development; the Ted's location was first announced in 2022
The Alexandria Brief | Monday, Aug. 17
Hypergoat plans a cafe and roastery in a former Del Ray church, Crooked Run sets an Aug. 28 opening, and a reminder that not everything that happens "in Alexandria" happened in Alexandria.
Spirit draw at Angel City as Ashley Hatch returns from maternity leave
Trinity Rodman's 10th goal of the season put Washington ahead in the 65th minute before Ally Sentnor equalized late. Hatch played her first match in nearly 15 months.
Crooked Run sets Aug. 28 opening date for Del Ray taproom
Signage in the window at the former Dolce & Bean space gives the Mount Vernon Avenue brewery its first firm date, and co-founder Jake Endres says a new IPA will pour at the opening
Hypergoat Coffee Roasters plans cafe, roastery in former Del Ray church building
Permit at 2423 Mount Vernon Ave. describes a barista counter, coffee lab and roasters area; co-founder confirms a second Alexandria location
Not everything that happens "in Alexandria" happened in Alexandria
How a postal quirk misleads residents, reporters, and emergency responders — and how to tell the difference
Alexandria extends comment period on Duke Street draft recommendations to Sept. 15
City cites need for more time for meaningful feedback; deadline had been Aug. 21
The Alexandria Brief | Friday, Aug. 14
Spanberger promotes new drug pricing laws at a Richmond Highway clinic, the Sheriff's Office opens its fall academy, and a sidewalk sale and Restaurant Week start today.
Spanberger touts insulin cap and drug pricing laws at Richmond Highway clinic, then stops for custard in Old Town
The governor promoted a $35 insulin cap and new limits on drug middlemen at a Neighborhood Health clinic on Richmond Highway, then stopped for frozen custard in Old Town.
French Book Club takes on a Prix Goncourt winner at Lloyd House
The Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee and Old Town Books meet Aug. 21 to discuss Mohamed Mbougar Sarr's "The Most Secret Memory of Men." Registration is required.
Sheriff's Community Academy taking applications for fall session
The free four-Saturday program runs Sept. 19 through Oct. 10 at the Adult Detention Center. Applications are due Sept. 7, and applicants undergo a background check.
The Alexandria Brief | Thursday, Aug. 13
Kay-Wyatt's tenure ends seven weeks early and Grace Taylor takes over as acting superintendent, the city corrects its Russell Road parking figures, and 20 homes closed last week.
Kay-Wyatt out as superintendent effective immediately; board names Grace Taylor acting superintendent
The School Board and Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt agreed to modify her separation agreement so her service ends Aug. 12, seven weeks before her announced Oct. 1 departure. Chief of Staff Dr. Grace Taylor will lead the division until a permanent superintendent is hired.
No signs of foul play in Executive Avenue death investigation, police say
Alexandria police reported a heavy presence in the 3800 block Wednesday evening. A department spokesperson said it is early in the investigation.
T&ES clarifies Russell Road parking numbers, process moving forward
The department says a published comparison table overstated the corridor's parking supply by eight spaces. The design and the removals are settled; only the parking the city wants to add is still up for a vote.