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 [...]
One of our readers noticed these signs (see photo at left) that have been posted around the U.S. Patent Office in our neighborhood. The signs are located at entrances to all of the campus’s buildings advising workers and visitors to please use the revolving doors to save energy. The Green Lantern on Slate.com posted on how [...]
Looking for an apartment in the Washington, DC/Northern Virginia area? Look no further than the Alexan Carlyle. This is the perfect place for you. Convenient and cool, the Alexan Carlyle is a brand new apartment community designed to enhance your lifestyle. If my wife and I didn’t have our condo already, then I am sure [...]
Seeing this kind of makes me glad I live in a condominium. What are your thoughts? NBC4 reports on a home heating oil delivery that went to the wrong address here in Alexandria on Colonial Ave which is over near the Slaters Lane/Powhatan Ave area. View more news videos at: http://www.nbcwashington.com/video.
My exit question from last night’s post about the fireworks over Alexandria has been solved. I searched and searched and called around to find out if anyone knew anything about the fireworks and nobody knew. Reader Jason from the last post mentioned that the fireworks seemed to be on our side of the river so [...]
UPDATE: The mystery has been solved. I have received several emails from residents wondering what all the booming was tonight in Carlyle. Gaylord Hotels over at National Harbor, MD sets off fireworks every Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. as part of their SummerFest celebration. The celebration runs through September 6. The SummerFest package starts at [...]
This is a new addition to the blog which is a short roundup of news and what’s happening in our area. Va. man charged with texting girl for sex The owner of an Old Town Alexandria rug shop has been indicted by a federal grand jury for trying to set up a sexual encounter with [...]
LOCATION: Westin Hotel, 400 Courthouse Square in Carlyle PRICE: $35 for Members and $45 Non-Members Find out what is coming to the Eisenhower Valley and learn the developers plans to bring in new residents and business to the valley. You don’t want to miss this event! Hope to see you there! About the Eisenhower Partnership: The [...]
From August 20-29, plan dinner out during Alexandria’s first summer Restaurant Week. Enjoy tantalizing multi-course meals and distinctive treats as the City showcases its inventive culinary diversity. Alexandria boasts a wide-variety of “foodie establishments” from formal dining to comfortably casual. This 10-day gourmet and gourmand event enables residents and visitors to enjoy tantalizing multi-course meals and [...]
The Alexandria City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, August 19, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Alexandria City Hall, 301 King St. City Council members will consider approval of a resolution affirming the Local Emergency Declaration for the storm on August 5, 2010. State law requires that the City [...]
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Tuesday, Sep 7
Partly Cloudy
Currently: 79˚F
Feels Like: 79˚ 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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