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Billionaire Dan Snyder Seeking $60M for DC-Area Estate With Ties to George Washington
A grand estate in Alexandria, Virginia with historic ties to George Washington has returned to market, seeking a new owner to steward its storied legacy. Sitting on 16.5 acres of Washington’s original Mount Vernon holdings, the property provides a glimpse into the first president’s agrarian ideals. Completed in...
Man killed in shooting at Alexandria Onelife Fitness
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Police in Alexandria said a man was killed in a shooting at Onelife Fitness on Saturday afternoon. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to the gym at 305 Hooff’s Run Drive at 4 p.m. There, they found two men who had been shot. They were both taken to hospitals […]
Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza still opening in former dry cleaner in Old Town North
After a construction delay, Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza is still planning to open in Old Town North before the end of this year, the company tells ALXnow. Construction started and then stopped at the building at 700 Slaters Lane, and will resume again in the next few weeks, according to Natasha Neely, a vice president for marketing for the company. Neely did not comment on the delay.
Regional gelato chain opens new location in Old Town
Regional gelato chain Pitango Gelato opened earlier this week at 115 S. Union Street in Old Town, a block away from the waterfront. The location held a grand opening on Tuesday, June 25. The new location is next to Union Street Public House and less than a block away from Ben & Jerry’s.
ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria
Another busy week in Alexandria, this one with multiple appearances by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The first was the bridge opening on Tuesday night, the second of a pair of openings related to the Clipper Round the World Race yacht race. The second is an ongoing debate about whether or...
Alexandria Fire Department warns that fireworks are illegal in the city
It’s the season for fireworks, but not in Alexandria. With the Fourth of July and the City’s birthday celebration (July 13) right around the corner, the Alexandria Fire Department sent out a reminder this week that fireworks are illegal. Sparklers, novelty items and fireworks are prohibited, even though...
Alexandria opens new exhibit highlighting community stories and neighborhood history
As part of the 275th birthday celebrations this year, the Office of Historic Alexandria has launched a new exhibit in The Lyceum (201 S. Washington Street) dedicated to an oral history project. The project is called Mapping Alexandria: Stories of a Changing City. It includes interviews with current and former...
Outdoors Bound: Tips for beginning hikers
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — With the Independence Day holiday approaching, more people will be taking to hiking trails around Virginia. For beginning hikers here are a few tips: Hikers are also encouraged to plan their hikes for the periods between sunrise and 10:00 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. and an hour before sunset. That way hikers […]
Report: Mixed signs in May for Virginia’s housing market
Virginia’s housing market was mixed in May, according to a report from Virginia Realtors. The total number of homes sold statewide was 10,715 (423 more than in May 2023) but pending sales were flat, potentially signaling some market hesitation, according to the study’s authors. The median sales price...
Virginia’s job openings rate increases
Virginia’s job openings rate rose in April 2024 to 6.3%, up from 5.4% in March, according to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ April 2024 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. The seasonally adjusted data for April showe a net increase of 4,000 hires...
Virginia earns top ranking for customized workforce training
For the second straight year, Virginia has earned the No. 1 ranking nationally for customized workforce training, according to the 20th annual Business Facilities Rankings Report. The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program is a workforce development initiative led by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, in collaboration with the Virginia Community College...
Metro Announces New Red Line Shuttle Schedule: Travel Times, Congestion to Improve Starting Monday
Metro will tweak its free shuttle bus service on Monday to speed up travel and reduce congestion in downtown Silver Spring during summer Red Line construction. The existing Limited 2 service will be replaced by two new express shuttle loops: the Forest Glen Express will operate between Forest Glen and Fort Totten, and the Silver Spring Express will run between Silver Spring and Fort Totten.
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