Like the swallows of Capistrano, the birds of Carlyle have returned to Jamieson Ave. this summer. While I and others don’t mind the birds, it is what they leave behind that is the cause for concern. If it were a few birds it would be okay but, we’re talking about dozens. The reason they keep [...]
The applicant has won approval from the City of Alexandria to take over the old Brueggers Bagels space in the Carlyle Square Condos complex located at 500 John Carlyle Street in our neighborhood. The SUP (SUP#2010-0027) was given approval by the City’s planning department. The hours for the Italian Gourmet Market & Deli will be 7:00 [...]
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We have turned on the Carlyle Businesses page at this link. This page is a work in progress. I wanted to create out own unique look for each individual business but, I haven’t figured out the best way to do that yet. So, all links point to the local Google listing for your business (there [...]
The big event starts at 11 a.m. in front of the Madison Building. This outdoor celebration will offer entertainment, fashion show and parade, diverse food selections, an automobile and motorcycle display, informative office exhibits, and much more. New this year, the parade will kick off the festivities at 11 a.m. sharp! Be sure not to [...]
The new USPS/Hallmark store in Carlyle, the Carlyle Post Hallmark, is having a grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1853 Emerson Ave, right around the corner from the Zikrayet restaurant in Carlyle. Save time by shipping/mailing items at stores where you live. The stores hours of operation [...]
UPDATE: Updated the photo of the stage with a photo from one of our faithful readers. One of our faithful readers tipped us to the fact that the City of Alexandria’s Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding the first of four music concerts this summer called ‘The Lunch Bunch Concerts’ at John Carlyle Square [...]
Screen on the Green has been saved but, did you know that there are other locations to watch free movies outdoors nearby? One of our readers points out that National Harbor features a free movie every Sunday beginning at Sunset. The series is titled ‘Movies On The Potomac.’ The series started on May 9 and [...]
Support our local farmer’s and enjoy the season’s fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and more at the Upper King Street Fresh Farmer’s Market. The market will be held, rain or shine, each Wednesday from 3-7 pm, May 5 through October 27, 2010. The market’s focus is on local producer/growers who sell their own products – [...]
Saw this interesting post today which was posted Friday at the Washington Business Journal. Northrop Grumman Corp. is zeroing in on the Fairview Park office complex for its summer 2011 move to Northern Virginia, but that location could prove to be a temporary headquarters. The defense giant is circulating a new request for proposals seeking [...]
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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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