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🌱 How a new 24-unit townhome project could reshape East Alexandria

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Hi Alexandria! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new 24-unit townhome project could reshape East Alexandria

Also on today's calendar: Developing Your Inner Artist Homeschool Class (Interactive Online).

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine; breezy, pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 24-unit townhome near S. McKay clears zoning (echopress.com) — A 24-unit East Alexandria Townhomes project near South McKay Avenue has cleared key zoning hurdles from the Alexandria Planning Commission and City Council, with construction possibly starting this fall. The development will add a new public street, utilities, and landscaped townhomes on 6.77 acres, all under detailed city conditions for drainage, parks, and long-term maintenance.
   

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Ok Alexandria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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