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Landmark Mall: 1965 - 2017
While big plans move forward for Landmark Mall, small businesses prepare for the end.
After a long battle with vacancy, Alexandria’s Landmark Mall has died.
Focusing on Public Safety in Mount Vernon
On Wednesday, Jan. 11, the 2017 Session of the General Assembly Session will gavel in for a 45-day “short” session. I am looking forward to a very busy six weeks and would like to update you on my plans for session.
Mount Vernon Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
Partnering to Reduce Northern Virginia Congestion
Legislators tour past, present and future transportation projects.
The blessing of traffic, Martin Nohe said, is that “there’s lots of great transportation projects to choose from.”
In Session: Briefs
It doesn’t take much rain to trigger Alexandria’s 19th century sewage system to start dumping raw sewage into the Potomac River — about 0.03 inches, to be precise.
Chantilly Wins Conference Opener Against Centreville
The Chantilly Chargers and Centreville Wildcats met up for each team’s Conference 5 opener on Jan. 9 in Chantilly.
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
From Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Jan. 16-21.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Jan. 16-21.
Arlington Entrepreneur Devoted to Service, Community
Displaying a spirit of curiosity and innovation.
Arlington resident and entrepreneur Garrett O’Shea is using his new startup to help local residents, nonprofits and businesses with their shipping needs.
Diocese of Arlington Car Ministry
On Thursday, Jan. 5, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington gave a donated car to 34-year-old Wade Sheriff, a mother of three girls in need of a car.
Alexandria Police Recruits Graduate
The Alexandria Police Department welcomed 26 recruit officers who graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy Basic Law Enforcement School on Dec. 21.
Tysons Tower to Be Renovated
Construction
Love Funding announced the closing of a $19 million loan that will help preserve and refurbish an affordable senior housing community in Vienna. Love funding is recognized as an expert in market-rate multifamily and affordable housing, healthcare facilities, and hospitals.
Eight Named as Living Legends of Alexandria
The Living Legends of Alexandria announced its 2017 recipients last month.
Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Should Be Supporting Recycling
Does Fairfax County actually care about recycling?
Proposed Teen Center Taking Shape in Alexandria
Charles Houston Recreation Center would expand teen-specific activities.
Charles Houston Recreation Center would expand teen-specific activities.
Herndon Tinkers with Trains
The railroad station in downtown Herndon was the center of the community in the 1800s. During the holidays, the trains become the center of attention once again.
Reston: Weight Lifter Provides Tips To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Fitness: "It is impossible to out-train a bad diet.”
“People are motivated and may go too hard, too fast,” Toombs says. “It’s more about starting and building so you don’t burn out and plateau.” Crunch gives new members a body assessment and two complimentary sessions with a personal trainer to make the gym a little less intimidating.
Fairfax: What’s on the City’s Horizon
Multifamily homes and redevelopment
Planned are two, four-story buildings containing 80 condos. Sixteen of the units will be one-bedroom; 48, two-bedroom; and 16, three-bedroom. IDI-RJL Development LLC is building a residential development called The Enclave at the Mantua Professional Center on Pickett Road. The site’s zoned commercial planned development, so both office and condo uses may exist on it.
Fairfax County: Tour de Mount Vernon
Supervisor Storck leads inaugural cross-district bike ride
“I wanted to get a ride in this year,” Storck told a group of 20 to 30 riders, himself bundled up in several layers and a neon green high-visibility jacket. The objective, Storck said, was to tour some of the trails and roadways running through Mount Vernon District, and along the way discuss some of the near to distant development plans for the area.
McLean & Great Falls Real Estate
2016: Best Year in Decade for McLean, Great Falls Market
Sellers in McLean and Great Falls experienced the “best of times” market conditions in 2016.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Supervisor Storck leads inaugural cross-district bike ride.
When Carlos Alfaro of the Woodlawn area of Mount Vernon showed up New Year’s Eve morning at the Belle Haven Marina parking lot with his road bike, he didn’t know what to expect.