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2009 Year In Review (Video)

On December 31, 2009, in 2009, by CCN

As only the guys at Jib Jab can do it. Enjoy! Here’s to a great 2010. See you next year.

Tagged with: 2009 • review • year

Notes on Upcoming Planning Commission Hearing

On December 31, 2009, in alexandria virginia, carlyle neighborhood, planning department, retail, by CCN

The City of Alexandria’s Planning Commission will be meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2009 2010 and two items in Carlyle are on the docket. Item #6 covers the Carlyle Lane building (1900 Jamieson Ave) and the two buildings owned by LCOR at 1920 & 2050 Ballenger Ave in Carlyle. The owners of these buildings are [...]

Tagged with: alexandria virginia • carlyle • commission • lease • neighborhood • planning • retail

Duke Street Bridge Work Has Begun (UPDATED)

On December 30, 2009, in alexandria virginia, construction, duke street, telegraph road, by CCN

FYI… Work has commenced on the underpass of the Telegraph Road bridge where it crosses Duke Street near our neighborhood (see Google Maps image below). I have sent in an e-mail to the City asking for more detail and will post when I have more. You can expect lane closures. View Larger Map UPDATED – [...]

Tagged with: alexandria • bridge • carlyle • construction • duke street • neighborhood • virginia • work

D.C. – Lowest Homicide Rate in 45 Years (Video)

On December 29, 2009, in 2009, crime, washington dc, by CCN

Don’t like going into the District of Columbia at night? In the late eighties and early nineties, the District had one of the highest murder rates in the U.S.A. Well, no more. WTTG 5, the local Fox station, reports that the District is about to end 2009 with the lowest number of murders in 45 [...]

Tagged with: 2009 • crime report • dc • police • washington

New Design & New Name

On December 27, 2009, in alexandria virginia, carlyle neighborhood, by CCN

Happy 3rd day of Christmas! For our longtime residents and readers of this site, we are in the process of some changes. We have slightly changed the design to a more feature driven format. To view items from the blog, simply click on the ‘Blog’ link at the top or bottom of the page. We [...]

Tagged with: carlyle • council • website

Holiday Safety Tips From the Alexandria Police Department (APD)

On December 27, 2009, in alexandria police, holiday, by CCN

Alexandria Police Remind Residents of Holiday Safety Tips The holidays are a time when thieves are frequently on the prowl. Here are some safety tips to help keep your home, your car, your possessions and your family safe during the holiday season. Before you leave home: Women should carry their purses close to their body [...]

Tagged with: alexandria • holiday • police • safety • virginia

THIS WEEKEND – Capital Beltway Lane Shifts Begin (Important)

On December 3, 2009, in 2009, beltway, construction, eisenhower ave, woodrow wilson bridge, wwb, by CCN

Capital Beltway Inner Loop Lane Shift to Occur December 4-6; Outer Loop Shift Scheduled for December 11-13 I-95/495 Lane and Ramp Closures and Reconfiguration between Telegraph Road Interchange and Eisenhower Connector Expected to Cause Traffic Delays Each Weekend Motorists traveling on Interstate 95/495 South (the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway) should prepare for potentially [...]