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Alexandria Dispatches
Here's your roundup of this week's top headlines from West End Alexandria and nearby communities.
Welcome to Alexandria Dispatches, a collection of this week's top stories you may have missed in the West End Alexandria and surrounding communities.
West End Alexandria Patch:
New Seminary Chapel Moves Forward: The previous chapel at the Virginia Theological Seminary was destroyed by fire in 2010.
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Alexandria Planning Commission OKs Polk Avenue Open Space: The heavily wooded site will serve as a refuge for wildlife, local residents.
Developer Details Plans for Delaney Development: New mixed-use development will take the place of an aging bowling alley on South Pickett Street.
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Mile Markers Proposed for Holmes Run Trail: The development of mileposts remains in the early stage.
Old Town Alexandria Patch:
: A fire in the 1200 block of South Washington Street likely was caused by a curtain coming into contact with a halogen bulb.
Norfolk Southern to Notify Fire Department First as Part of Emergency Response Plan: Previously, the railroad company made other regulatory calls in the event of a potentially hazardous situation before calling local emergency first responders.
Commonwealth's Attorney Sengel to Retire: Randy Sengel says he will not seek re-election.
DASH May Revive King Street Trolley Expansion Plans: DASH looking into providing shrink-wrapped buses for weekend service.
Del Ray Patch:
Planning Commission OKs IDA Office at Potomac Yard: Last-minute move secures $30,000 for traffic-calming money specifically for Del Ray.
La Strada to Close Dec. 31: Family health issues and business shortfalls prompt Scott family to shutter popular Italian eatery.
Annandale Patch:
Goodwill Store to Open in Annandale: The community-based non-profit will replace the RoomStore, which closed in 2011.
Fire at Lake Barcroft Home Displaces Couple: Tollgate Terrace home sustains damage from possible electrical fire late Thursday afternoon; no injuries reported, but family displaced.
New Pedestrian Crosswalk Installed on Gallows Road: Using two rapid-flashing beacons, pedestrians should be able to safely cross the four-lane street while also alerting drivers of pedestrian presence in the street.
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