Alexandria Dispatches

Welcome to Alexandria Dispatches, a collection of this week's top stories you may have missed in the City of Alexandria and surrounding communities.

West End Alexandria Patch:

BRAC and Traffic: One Year and Counting: City official calls transportation situation at Mark Center “a success story.”

District B Candidates Discuss Teacher Morale: The Taylor Run Citizens Association hosted an Alexandria school board candidate debate Wednesday night at MacArthur Elementary.

Grant Brings New Playground Equipment to Holmes Run Park: Community member Ameena Hijazi nominated the playground for a Spruce Up grant.

Alexandria City Council Candidates Face Off in Monday Debate: The latest debate was sponsored by ACTion Alexandria, the Alexandria Chapter of the NAACP and the three Alexandria Patch sites.

: Candidates critiqued each other’s performance on council.

Old Town Alexandria Patch:

Nando's Peri-Peri Opens in Old Town: Restaurant specializing in flame-grilled chicken is offering complimentary meals during certain times on Monday and Tuesday.

Circuit Court Judge Denies Requests in BZA Case: Judge denies motions by the city and its opponents in a case brought by the city asking the court to rule that the Board of Zoning Appeals does not have certain authorities.

: Dismissal allows Virtue Feed & Grain to proceed with building a deck in the alley, if it desires.

Del Ray Patch:

Council Approves Potomac Yard Development Containing New Giant: Future of Monroe Avenue Giant remains in question.

Evening Star Cafe Receives Approval for New Patio: Del Ray restaurant will add 30 outdoor seats next to Planet Wine.

Annandale Patch:

: The president spoke to 9,000 supporters in Virginia 18 days before Election Day.

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt Coming Soon: The store is planning to open a location in the Pinecrest Shopping Center.

Buenos Grill Set to Open on Oct. 29: The new Mexican restaurant was scheduled to open over the summer.

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