The city of Alexandria is hosting a block party-style event to promote small businesses in the community and offer activities for kids and adults on May 11 from noon to 8 p.m.
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Alexandria considers changes to laws on food trucks
Alexandria is considering changes to its laws on food trucks, mostly regarding operations that exceed seven days in one location.
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Alexandria City Council Member Susan Vanlandingham resigns due to move
Alexandria City Council Member Susan Vanlandingham announced her resignation at the March 7 meeting, effective on April 1, due to her family’s move out of the city.
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Jersey Mike’s Subs opens new storefront in Alexandria
Alexandria residents have another sub sandwich option for lunch. Jersey Mike’s Subs opened a new storefront inside the Village Green Shopping Center at 6925 Alexandria Pike. The news was confirmed by a post on the official Jersey Mike’s Facebook account. Jersey Mike’s new storefront was vacant for a number of years. Prior to that, the […]
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Amplify Alexandria program launched to support local businesses
Alexandria is launching a new business spotlight program called “Amplify Alexandria” to showcase local businesses on social media, its website and its digital sign.
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Business located in historic Spare Time Grill building announces closure
Lou Lou’s Cafe — located in Alexandria’s historic Spare-Time Grill building — announced its impending closure. The reason for closure is due to the owners needing to help a family member that’s dealing with health issues, according to a Facebook post from the business’ account. Lou Lou’s Cafe is slated to permanently close on Feb. […]
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Alexandria launching monthly spotlight program to boost local businesses
Alexandria is implementing a spotlight program to help highlight local businesses, with a randomly selected business being showcased on the city’s Facebook page and website for the month.
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Alexandria seeking construction manager for new city building
Alexandria is seeking a qualified construction manager at risk to provide preconstruction and construction management services for the new city building and community center campus, which includes an approximately 20,400 square foot two-story administration building, an adjoining approximately 10,870 square foot community center building, a new police department garage, dumpster enclosure, constable street sidewalk, flagpole plaza, site signage, and landscaping.
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Alexandria selects Christmas Beautification Award winner
The 2023 Alexandria Beautification Award for best Christmas/Winter yard was awarded to a house that gets letters to Santa. Alexandria residents Garrett Haynes and Mary Banks won the award and were given their certificate and a yard sign Thursday evening. Part of their Christmas display includes a mailbox where kids can drop off letters to […]
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Alexandria hosts Wreaths Across America
National Wreaths Across America took place locally over the weekend in Alexandria. The event happens nationwide to remember the fallen and honor those who serve with wreath-laying ceremonies. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3205 put on the event, which took place at Alexandria’s Tribute Park.
