Cherry Blossom Race
Congrats to everyone from Del Ray running the Cherry Blossom 10 miler! Who else got an Oreo at the tip of Haines Point?
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Alexandria Police Chief to speak at DRCA meeting
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook will speak at the DRCA membership meeting on Monday, April 14. Bill has asked him to talk about some of the larger issues related to police protection and enforcement today. How has the type of crimes committed during the past 10-15 years changed, and how has that changed the composition Read More …
Support sought for naming park for Judy Lowe
As mentioned during the March membership meeting, DRCA President Bill Hendrickson is seeking neighborhood support to name the city pocket park at the corner or East Del Ray and Commonwealth Avenues for the late Judy Lowe of Del Ray. The DRCA had earlier considered asking the city to name the new highway bridge carrying Route Read More …
DRCA seeks representative to Oakville advisory group
The DRCA is seeking a representative to serve on the Oakville Triangle and Route 1 Corridor Advisory Group, which will advise staff on a pending proposal to redevelop about 13 acres of the 20-acre Oakville Triangle industrial park on Route 1 as well as how to deal with development expected to eventually take place on Read More …
Clay Queen to hold annual student pottery show
The Clay Queen Pottery will hold its annual show and sale of new works by students onSunday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its store at 2303 Mount Vernon Ave.
City launches spring pothole campaign
The bad winter weather led to more potholes throughout the city. During April, the city’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) will increase efforts to fix and patch as many potholes as possible. Residents are encouraged to report potholes by using Call.Click.Connect or by calling 703-746-HELP (4357). When reporting these items by phone, make Read More …
Del Ray historic preservation projects discussed
City staff launched a new Del Ray historic preservation initiative last week, saying they would focus on two projects in coming months: a survey of Art Deco and Streamline Modern buildings in Del Ray and the development of an architectural pattern book for Del Ray. The buildings survey is expected to take about three months Read More …
Friends of Duncan Library to host reading by poet
On Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m., the Friends of Duncan Library and the Duncan Library Poetry Society will host local Alexandria poet Margaret B. Ingraham reading from her book, Proper Words for Birds (Finishing Line Press, 2009) in the meeting room of Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Ingraham is the recipient of an Academy of American Read More …
Meeting to discuss preservation of Del Ray’s historic buildings
By Bill Hendrickson, DRCA president The city is beginning a process that will hopefully lead to greater recognition of more of Del Ray’s historic buildings as well as increased efforts to preserve them. This effort is especially aimed at preserving Del Ray’s many Art Deco and Streamline Moderne structures. A kickoff meeting will be held Read More …
City seeks applicants for advisory group on Oakville Triangle redevelopment
The city will begin a community planning process for possible redevelopment of the Oakville Triangle industrial park next month, and is seeking citizens to serve on an advisory group. The City Council established the Oakville Triangle and Route 1 Corridor Advisory Group on March 11. The nine-member Advisory Group will provide advice to city staff Read More …