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Speed Limits And Cameras, School Safety: Top Alexandria News Of 2022
A search starts for a new school superintendent. A student died in an off-campus stabbing. New businesses opened. Here's the 2022 top news.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Between local government, transportation and business news, there was a variety of news that interested Old Town Alexandria Patch readers in 2022.
Business news tends to be a popular topic among readers. One of the restaurant openings was Frank Pepe, which is credited as the creator of New Haven-style pizza. Other openings included Turkish Coffee Lady, 1799 Prime, Foxtrot Cafe, Beeliner Diner and many more. This year also saw the return of Vermilion while businesses like Periwinkle Boutique and Elizabeth's Counter closed.
In transportation news, a top story was the Potomac Yard Metro opening delay, setting a potential opening for 2023. A study named the Alexandria historic district the most dangerous for pedestrians in Virginia based on crash data. In Vision Zero news, speed cameras in some school zones are expected to launch in 2023, and speed limit reductions were approved on some roads. In transit news, DASH overviews its first year of fare-free bus service.
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In school news, Alexandria City Public Schools' superintendent resigned, and an interim superintendent was appointed while a permanent replacement search happens. Additional security measures were introduced as conversations continue about law enforcement inside schools. Some of the bright spots were a longtime teacher marking his 90th birthday, Noah Lyles and his brother, Josephus, being added into the ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame, and groundbreaking of the Minnie Howard high school campus project.
In political news, a new City Council was sworn in. Some of the items advanced in city government were parklet fees for business use of on-street parking spaces, a pay-by-phone parking program expansion, a collective bargaining agreement reached with the police union, an abortion access resolution, annual city budget and more.
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Business and Development
- Frank Pepe, Creator Of New Haven-Style Pizza, Opens In Alexandria
- Beeliner Diner Opens At Alexandria's Bradlee Center
- Hank's Oyster Bar Set To Reopen In New Alexandria Location
- Turkish Coffee Lady Brings Turkish Traditions To Alexandria
- Chewish Deli Opens King Street Location, Second In Alexandria
- Foxtrot Café And Corner Store Opens In Old Town Alexandria
- Andy's Pizza Opens In Alexandria, Serving Pizza By Slice And Pie
- New York-Style Pizza By The Slice Shop Opens In Old Town Alexandria
- Vermilion Sets Reopening Date In Old Town Alexandria
- Quander Family Member Opening New Restaurant 1799 Prime In Alexandria
- Sixth Bob & Edith's Diner Location Opens In Old Town Alexandria
- Thompson Italian Proposes Second Location On Alexandria's King Street
- Indochen Opens At Alexandria Hotel, Serving Indo-Chinese Comfort Food
- Fresh Baguette Plans Alexandria Grand Opening With Freebies
- Elizabeth's Counter To Be Replaced With New Concept In Alexandria
- Bonchon Alexandria Location Opens, Debuts New Menu Items
- Periwinkle Boutique To Close In Alexandria
- Power Plant Redevelopment In Old Town North Gains Key Approvals
- Skincare Business Heyday Opening Along Alexandria's King Street
- Hangry Joe's Brings Its Nashville Hot Chicken To Alexandria
- PlantHouse, Terrarium Workshop And Plant Store, To Open In Alexandria
- New Internet Network Provider To Start Construction In Alexandria
- Last Of Carlyle Crossing Apartment Buildings Starts Pre-Leasing
- New Wegmans Store In Alexandria Partners With ALIVE
- Hotel Heron, Alexandria Project With Gap Funding, To Open In Late 2023
- DC's Only Passenger Pedal Boat To Cruise From Alexandria Waterfront
- Retailer Athleta Opens On Alexandria's King Street
- Lena's Oasis To Close As Temporary Outdoor Dining Program Ends
- Landmark Mall Demolition Starts With New Development Planned
- Council Approves Eisenhower East Project With 800 Residential Units
- From Politics To Pastry Grows In Alexandria Amid Pandemic
- Lily's Chocolate & Coffee Seeks To Open At Busy Old Town Intersection
- Pickle, Kimchi Vendor At DC Area Farmers Markets To Close
- IDA Moves From Mark Center To New Potomac Yard Headquarters
- Housing Authority Seeks To Rebuild Ladrey High Rise With More Units
- Alexandria Senior Housing Construction Begins Near Braddock Road Metro
- Apartment Complex Acquired In Arlandria To Preserve Affordability
- New Senior Living Community Opens In Alexandria's Potomac Yard
- Alexandria Lighting + Design Moves To West End With Electric Cafe
- Affordable Housing Opens In Alexandria, Co-Located With Church
- Outdoor Dining: 30+ Old Town Alexandria Restaurants To Check Out
Crime and Safety
- Alexandria High School Student Killed In Off-Campus Fight Identified
- After Off-Campus Fatal Stabbing Of Alexandria Student, Arrest Made
- Don Hayes Named Permanent Alexandria Police Chief
- Staffing Challenges Prompt Alexandria Police To Adjust Services
- Student Fights At Minnie Howard Campus Prompt Police Presence
- Alexandria Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested In Texas: Police
- Alexandria Officer Faces Domestic Assault And Battery Charges
- 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Alexandria Shooting Likely Tied To Carjacking
- 1 Dead, Others Injured In Multi-Vehicle Alexandria Crash
- MS-13 Members Found Guilty In Falls Church, Alexandria Teen Murders
- Driver In Fatal Alexandria Pedestrian Crash Pleads Guilty
- Man Drowns In Four Mile Run Stream At Alexandria-Arlington Border
- Taekwondo Instructor Charged With Rape Of Juvenile In Alexandria
- Hit-And-Run Of Firefighters Leads To Charges In Alexandria
- Suspect Located In Alleged Hammer Attacks In Alexandria: Police
- Witnesses Sought In Alexandria Crash Killing Motorcyclist
- Alexandria Teen Dies In DC Shooting, Fundraiser Started
Politics
- Alexandria Guaranteed Income Program To Provide $500 Monthly Payments
- 'Parklet' Permit Fees To Be Charged In Alexandria Later In 2022
- Elizabeth Bennett-Parker Running For Re-Election In VA House
- Police Collective Bargaining Agreement Finalized In Alexandria
- Firefighters Union To Represent Workers In Collective Bargaining
- Field Lighting, Permanent Pedestrian Zone Approved By City Council
- Multifamily Units On King Street Approved, Polk Avenue Decision Upheld
- Some Torpedo Factory Artists To Lose Studios After New Jurying Process
- Car Tax Bills May Increase For Some Despite Lower Assessment Ratio
- Alexandria's Abortion Access Resolution Draws Supporters, Opponents
- Real Estate Tax Rate Unchanged In Approved 2023 Alexandria Budget
- Stormwater Utility Fee Credit Measures Expanded In Alexandria
- Alexandria's Residential, Commercial Tax Bases Increase In 2022
- Revised Noise Ordinance Includes Some Changes In Alexandria
- Alexandria Pay-By-Phone Parking Program Changes Approved
- New Alexandria City Council Sworn In During Virtual Ceremony
Transportation
- Speed Enforcement Cameras Planned In Some Alexandria School Zones
- Authority To Lower Speed Limit Given By Alexandria City Council
- Speed Limits To Be Reduced On Some Alexandria Streets
- Potomac Yard Metro Has Tentative Opening Date In 2023
- Alexandria Metro Stations To Reopen, Yellow Line Project Continues
- Alexandria Historic District Most Dangerous For Pedestrians: Study
- Alexandria Pay-By-Phone Parking Program Changes Approved
- Fare-Free DASH Bus Draws More Ridership, Few Concerns: Report
- I-395 HOV Ramp To Seminary Road Converting To Toll Ramp In Alexandria
- Transportation Projects Impacting Alexandria In NVTA Long-Range Plan
- Incorrect Red Light Camera Tickets To Be Refunded In Alexandria
Schools
- Future Of ACPS, Law Enforcement Partnership Informed By Feedback
- Alexandria Permanent Superintendent Search Underway, Input Sought
- Alexandria School Superintendent To Resign In August
- Interim Superintendent Appointed At Alexandria City Public Schools
- Virginia Attorney General Visits Alexandria Schools, Discusses Safety
- Police Officers, Camera Systems Boost Student Safety: Alexandria Forum
- Alexandria Schools Begin School Year With Interim Superintendent
- Alexandria's Minnie Howard Campus Breaks Ground On New Building
- Noah Lyles, Others To Be Inducted In ACPS Athletic Hall of Fame
- Youngkin Transgender Student Policies Draws Pushback From ACPS
- Alexandria Teacher Marks 90th Birthday, Remains In Classroom
- Response To Alleged Sexual Assault In Alexandria Scrutinized
- Virginia Tech 150th Anniversary Recognized At Innovation Campus
- Alexandria Public Schools Accredited In 2022-2023, 4 With Conditions
- Alexandria Students Plant Tree at Elementary School For Arbor Day
- Alexandria Seniors Named 2023 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
- Standards Of Learning Results 2022: How Alexandria Schools Performed
- Alexandria Schools Ranked Among Top Private, Most Diverse In VA
- Alexandria City Public Schools Awarded $2.3M For New Electric Buses
- Capital Budget With New School Approved By Alexandria School Board
Notable People and Groups
- Former Alexandria Mayor Kerry Donley, 66, Dies
- Graduation Diploma Honors Alexandria Senior Killed In Stabbing
- Earl Lloyd, First Black NBA Player, To Get Historical Marker
- Alexandria Eagle Scout Project Is Donation Drive For Service Members
- Jewish Community Of Northern Virginia Takes Spotlight In New Book
- Alexandria Crossing Guard Honored For Nearly 50 Years Of Service
- Kid Reporter From Alexandria Named For Scholastic Kids Press Program
- Book Buddies Program Helps Alexandria Student Shine In Reading
- Father's Death Motivates Alexandria Native To Seek Brain Cancer Cure
- Artist Brings 'Goodnight Moon' To Life In Alexandria Installation
- Community Baby Shower Held For Expectant Mothers In Alexandria
- 125th Anniversary Of Black Man's Lynching To Be Marked In Alexandria
- Spring2Action Fundraiser Reaches $2.5 Million Goal In Alexandria
- Real Estate Agent Helps Children's Hospital Unit: Alexandria Hero
- Alexandria-Area Girl Scouts Honored With Bronze Award
Other Community News
- Niche 2022 Best Places To Live: Alexandria Ranks Nationally
- Historic Alexandria Home Named Hottest Property For Travel Bookings
- Rent Prices Increase Near Alexandria Metro Stops Since 2021: Report
- Alexandria: See Jan. 3 Winter Storm Photos, Snowfall Totals
- Freedom House Museum To Reopen With New Exhibitions
- Alexandria Gets Perfect Marks On Municipal Equality Index For 3rd Year
- $7 Million Lottery Ticket Bought In Alexandria
- Carpenter's Shelter Gets $2.5 Million From Jeff Bezos Charitable Fund
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