Happy Labor Day! There will be no more posts for today. We’ve got a lot to get to including a BIG announcement coming tomorrow. Here, in a series of short clips, The History Channel takes a look at the origins of Labor Day, changing methods of manufacturing and legislative gains made by labor unions.
Motorists Urged to Use Alternate Routes As part of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project, construction activities will require ramp and lane closures throughout the week of September 5 in the Capital Beltway (I-95/495 South) Telegraph Road area. No closures are scheduled on Labor Day, Sept. 6. OVERNIGHT on Wednesday, Sept. 8, installation of a sign [...]
A current Alexandria resident who is also former D.C. resident, called in to Friday’s WAMU Politics Hour debate between Kwame Brown and Vincent Orange, Democratic candidates for D.C. Council Chair, and asked them where they stood on parking. In Alexandria, we’ve had our parking rates raised. Why? The parking meters and the red light cameras [...]
UPDATE: Added the time. Thanks to our loyal reader Jorge for catching that. The City of Alexandria’s public safety departments, led by Mayor Bill Euille, Fire Chief Adam Thiel, Police chief Earl Cook, and Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, will host a joint memorial service on Saturday, September 11 at 12 noon at the George Washington Masonic Temple [...]
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities seeks volunteers to participate in a tree conservation activity at Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr. on Saturday, September 11 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The volunteer activity will be held rain or shine. Due to recent beaver activity in the park, Parks Operations staff [...]
To celebrate the Old Town Boutique District’s anniversary, they are holding their annual Scavenger Hunt. From Friday to Sunday, September 17-19, visit any member of the Old Town Boutique District and receive your special anniversary gift.* Click here (PDF – opens in new window)to download your scavenger hunt card and map. Good luck! HOW IT [...]
The National Weather Service has just issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for the City of Alexandria. As Hurricane Earl moves north along the eastern seaboard, some increase in water levels is expected through Thursday night across the tidal Potomac and Maryland Chesapeake Bay. At this point, water levels are expected to range from 1′ to [...]
We have written about the other fountains in our neighborhood at John Carlyle Square Park and Courthouse Square but, did you know there’s one at King Street Station near King Street Metro? And it lights up at night. REMINDER: You can access videos that we have posted at anytime via the Wibiya toolbar below.
Want a free dessert? Who doesn’t? Help celebrate the premiere of Top Chef Just Desserts with a free dessert! Just make an online reservation and dine at one of the restaurants at this link on September 15, and you will get a free dessert for every 2 diners at your table. See list at this link for [...]
I arrived home last night to several emails from residents who were wondering what the heck was going on behind the Oblon, Spivak building in our neighborhood. There were quite a few large trucks parked on the street around the building. Turns out a local trade association (My guess is the ASCO, the American Society [...]
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Tuesday, Sep 7
Partly Cloudy
Currently: 74˚F
Feels Like: 74˚ F
Hi: 92˚, Lo: 71˚
Tonight: 71˚
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Wednesday, Sep 8
Hi: 91˚, Lo: 65˚
Thursday, Sep 9
Hi: 80˚, Lo: 62˚
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