Two Sundays ago eight-year-old Brian Hernandez-Chavez was killed while him and his mother walked down Duke Street.
In order to help the family fund has been set up by the Days Inn in Alexandria, where the boy’s mother worked. You can donate by clicking here.
According to police reports Victor Aldana, who had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit, hit Brian and his mother. Aldana has been charged in Brian’s death, and he boy’s mother is in the hospital recovering from injuries.
If you want a unique dining experience, “Project 2312″ by Evening Star Café chef Will Artley will be open January 30 through February 6.
The restaurant will be in the still-vacant space next door to Pork Barrel BBQ (2312 Mt Vernon Ave.)
There will be only two seatings a night at 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with some room at the bar for walk-ins. The menu will be a la carte with 4-5 cold appetizers, 4-5 hot appetizers and 5-6 entree options all based off of Artley’s favorite blast-from-the-past dishes. They’ll also have some craft cocktails, a few wine selections and Port City beer.
To make a reservation, dial (703) 596-2312.
Got a craving for bagels and spread? Maybe you want to impress your co-workers. Bruegger’s Bagel’s at 606 King Street has a coupon for a dozen bagels and two spreads for $9.99, a savings of $4.
The deal is good only for tomorrow, January 25, 2012.
Eat up and head to Old Town.
The City of Alexandria invites everyone to “Rock Your Park Alexandria……” It is open to families, friends and neighbors to exercise, play soccer, lacrosse, football, kickball, rugby, or just toss a Frisbee.
TIME: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
LOCATION: Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive
No permit required and use is on a first-come-first-served basis. For more information email mac.slover@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746.5402.
The event is free.
The Alexandria City Council is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on over 30 boards, commissions and committees to provide guidance on everything from the Alexandria-Caen Sister City Committee to the Commission on Information Technology.
All applicants must complete a Personal Data Record Form and return it to the City Clerk’s Office or file the form electronically via the City’s website no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 3, 2012. Applications received after this deadline will not be forwarded to City Council.
Council will act on these vacancies at the February 14, 2012, City Council meeting.
Dr. Soren Caffey, MD, FACP and President of NovaCure Consultants was recently honored with the prestigious 2011 Patients’ Choice Award.
Only doctors who have received top scores by their patients and pass other quality measures are awarded the Patients’ Choice Award. Roughly 5 percent of the nation’s physicians received this honor in 2011.
“This is quite an honor for me,” said Dr. Caffey. “I am very pleased to have been selected and grateful to my patients who went out of their way to rate me and give me positive reviews.”
For more information on Dr. Caffey please visit his website or call his office at (703) 780-2216.
According to Citybizlist, Costco has announced it will open a new store in Spring 2013 at 7940 Richmond Highway and will continue to add to the 16 stores it has in the area.
It already has plans to break ground on a site in Wheaton, MD this year.
The City of Alexandria is offering free tax preparation to qualifying residents. Taxpayers are eligible if their income is below approximately $25,000 for individuals and $45,000 for families. Expert volunteers from Community Tax Aid, Inc. will ensure that taxpayers apply for all applicable credits and deductions; especially the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, which people often don’t realize they are eligible to receive.
DATE: February 4 through April 14, Saturdays from 9 AM to noon and Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
LOCATION: 2525 Mount Vernon Avenue.
If you are interested and you qualify, you will need to bring a picture ID, W-2 forms and other income records, receipts or records for expenses such as child care and education, social security cards or ITIN letters for all family members, and if possible, a copy of last year’s tax return.
Spanish-speaking volunteers are available, and electronic filing is available.
For further information, to request a disability accommodation or to receive materials in an alternative format, contact, Alia Fulwood at (703) 746-5845 at least 48 hours prior to the tax session.
Long & Foster, Real Estate released their most recent information on Alexandria’s real estate market.
Compared to last December, there are fewer houses and condos on the market and median prices are down, while the number of days needed to sell real estate is increasing.
The total number of houses and condos that were actively on the market in December, 2011 was 498 compared to 711 in December, 2010.
Median prices—the middle sale price where same number of properties are above and below the median– for Alexandria homes were $347,000, down 7% from December, 2010’s median price of $375,000.
In December, the average sale price in Alexandria was 97.4% of the average list price, which is similar compared to a year ago, and homes were on the market an average of 56 days—an increase from 45 days last year.
In the redistricting plan passed Friday by the Virginia State Senate, Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, which is currently represented by Democrat Jim Moran, the district will continue to contain Alexandria and Arlington and portions of Fairfax County, Falls Church and Reston but it will also expand south to include all of Fort Belvoir and Mason Neck State Park.
President Barack Obama beat Senator John McCain in the old district 66% to 33%. If the new district had been in place, Obama would have beaten McCain by six additional points, 69% to 30%.
The redistricting map has already passed the Virginia House of Delegates, and it is currently awaiting Gov. Bob McDonnell’s signature.
Moran is expected to run for a 12th term this year.
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