New Speed Limit, La Bergerie Liquidation: August In Review

ALEXANDRIA, VA—From a new development on the waterfront plaza to business news, your neighbors were reading a variety of stories on Old Town Alexandria Patch in August. La Bergerie's liquidation sale, the new Route 1 speed limit and Virginia's best Southern restaurant were among the top stories.

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Below are some of the most read stories around Alexandria from August:

Festival, Beer Garden Planned For New Alexandria Waterfront Plaza

When the new King Street Waterfront Park opens, it will host the Portside in Old Town Festival from Oct. 12-14 with programming such as pop-up food and drinks, tall ship tours and more.

Speed Limit Lowered To 25 MPH On Major Alexandria Roadway

As of Aug. 20, a portion of U.S. Route 1 in Alexandria changed from 35 to 25 mph.

Car Smashes Into Inova Hospital In Alexandria

A car crashed into a Inova Alexandria Hospital load bearing wall one weekend, according to the local firefighters union.

Alexandria Irish Festival Promises Food And Fun

The annual Alexandria Irish Festival was held on Aug. 25.

Alexandria Summer Restaurant Week: Specials At 50+ Eateries

More than 50 restaurants offered specials during the summer restaurant week.

La Bergerie To Hold Liquidation Sale

The liquidation sale of the closed restaurant's items coincided with the estate sale at Patsy and Jack Ticer's home.

Alexandria Eatery Named A 2018 Best Southern Restaurant

While there are undoubtedly plenty of good Southern restaurants to choose from around Virginia, one list says the best can be found at RT's Restaurant in Alexandria.

Glory Days Grill Opens In Alexandria

Sports bar chain Glory Days Grill has opened its Alexandria location at Alexandria Commons.

Alexandria To Get New App For Metered Parking Payments

Starting in September, the Pango app for parking is no more in Alexandria.

Waterfront park rendering via City of Alexandria