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West End Alexandria News for You
This section will be continuously updated with information relevant to living in Overlook and the West End of Alexandria, to include updates on WestEnd Alexandria & other development projects, restaurants, shopping, Things to Do, & other noteworthy items.
Scroll down for the list of "Livability" topics, which include:
West End Alexandria - Did You Know?
West End Redevelopment Updates
West End Alex Living (All Things that Impact our Living in West End Alexandria)
West End Alex Food (Video reviews on restaurants, local breweries, & more around West End Alexandria)
West End Alex Shopping (Focused on Home Decor Options & Ideas)
Update on WestEnd Alexandria Project
BellaCasaScott
Jan 1
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? The New Inova Alexandria Hospital Campus | Project Update - January 2025
The new Inova Alexandria Hospital Campus located at the WestEnd Alexandria project started construction in Fall 2024, with groundbreaking...
BellaCasaScott
Mar 28, 2023
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? City Approves Next Step for Inova's New Alexandria Hospital
Another video in a series on Northern Virginia Real Estate development projects that impact Alexandria's West End. This video provides...
BellaCasaScott
Feb 15, 2023
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? WestEnd Alexandria Project Update - Residential Blocks Approved
Another video in a series on Northern Virginia Real Estate development projects that impact Alexandria's West End. This video provides...
BellaCasaScott
May 31, 2024
Alexandria Farmers Markets | West End Farmers Market | Sundays at Ben Brenman Park next to Cameron Station
If you live in or around the West End of Alexandria, did you know that we have an excellent Farmers Market that is conveniently located...
BellaCasaScott
May 29, 2024
Alexandria Farmers Markets | Old Town Farmers Market - Check out the Oldest Farmers Market in the Nation
The Old Town Farmers Market in Alexandria is the oldest Farmers Market continuously held in the same location in the Nation. Did you...
BellaCasaScott
May 27, 2024
Alexandria Farmers Markets | A Saturday Morning at the Del Ray Farmers Market
Alexandria is blessed with great Farmers Markets to choose from on a Saturday or Sunday. The Del Ray Farmers Market is a food and...
Featured Posts on Alexandria Farmers Markets
Featured Posts on West End Alexandria Living
BellaCasaScott
Dec 4, 2024
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Top Ten by Conde Nast for Best Small Cities & Friendliest Cities in the US
Alexandria gets rated Nationally. Yet Again. This time its a two-fer from Conde Nast Traveler. Alexandria is the No. 3 Best Small City in...
BellaCasaScott
Oct 24, 2024
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Best City in Virginia for Antiques by Southern Living Magazine
Southern Living Magazine just rated Alexandria the best city in Virginia for antiques. Where to go for antiques in West End Alexandria?...
BellaCasaScott
May 29, 2024
A Stroll Through Old Town Alexandria | Take a 2 Minute Walk to Enjoy the Sights
Enjoy some of the architecture, history, sights, dining, and shopping that surround you on a walk around Old Town Alexandria. We are so...
BellaCasaScott
Jan 3
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? Landmark Overlook. What Is It? | Project Update - January 2025
Landmark Overlook in West End Alexandria. What is it? What will it become? The 8.2 acre site located across Duke Street from the...
BellaCasaScott
Jan 1
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? The New Inova Alexandria Hospital Campus | Project Update - January 2025
The new Inova Alexandria Hospital Campus located at the WestEnd Alexandria project started construction in Fall 2024, with groundbreaking...
BellaCasaScott
Dec 4, 2024
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Top Ten by Conde Nast for Best Small Cities & Friendliest Cities in the US
Alexandria gets rated Nationally. Yet Again. This time its a two-fer from Conde Nast Traveler. Alexandria is the No. 3 Best Small City in...
BellaCasaScott
Oct 24, 2024
West End Alexandria - Did You Know? | Alexandria Rated Tops Again | Best City in Virginia for Antiques by Southern Living Magazine
Southern Living Magazine just rated Alexandria the best city in Virginia for antiques. Where to go for antiques in West End Alexandria?...
BellaCasaScott
Aug 13, 2024
West End Alexandria DID YOU KNOW? | School Zone Speed Cameras | Active Starting August 19th
The school zone speed cameras in West End Alexandria will be active starting Monday, August 19th. $100 fines when the camera are...
BellaCasaScott
Oct 26, 2023
Alexandria Animal Shelter Donation Event | Friday, October 27th @ 4-7pm
With my leadership and as a passion project for me, the KW United Alexandria/Kingstowne brokerage office is working with the Animal...
BellaCasaScott
Oct 10, 2023
Alexandria Rated Tops Again. This Time by Conde Nast as a Best Small City.
Alexandria got rated highly yet again by a National magazine as a best place to live. This time its Conde Nast rating Alexandria in the...
BellaCasaScott
Sep 16, 2023
SCHOOL SPEED ZONE CAMERAS | $100 FINES START MON, SEPT 18TH | WEST END ALEXANDRIA - DID YOU KNOW?
$100 fines start Monday, September 18, 2023 on the new school speed zone cameras established by the City of Alexandria in Summer 2023. ...
BellaCasaScott
Sep 4, 2023
Want an Everyday Farmers Market? Best Produce in Alexandria | Nalls Produce
As we start looking towards Fall, a post and video on Nalls Produce is long past due. Want an Everyday Farmers Market? Miss out on...
BellaCasaScott
Aug 17, 2023
Lowery's Dial in West End Alexandria - THE Spot for English Library Posh Home Decor
Some of you may know about...or better yet...shop at Lowery's Dial in Old Town Alexandria (401 Kings Street in Old Town, at the K Aubrey...
BellaCasaScott
Aug 14, 2023
Ben Brenman Park - A Place for Nature & Play in the Heart of West End Alexandria
Ben Brenman Park is a City of Alexandria park that is a 10 minute drive from Landmark Mews. The Park is located in the Heart of West End...
BellaCasaScott
Aug 12, 2023
High-End Home Decor Shopping in West End Alexandria | Eisenhower Consignment
Readers of this blog know that I frequent Evolution Home in West End Alexandria as my "Go To" place for home decor. Looking for another...
BellaCasaScott
Aug 2, 2023
DASH Sets Ridership Record - West End Alexandria Did You Know?
On Monday, August 1st, the City of Alexandria's DASH bus service announced a new annual record high ridership. For FY 2023 (ending June...
BellaCasaScott
Jul 27, 2023
Alexandria Is Rated Highly. Yet Again. Fortune Magazine Top 50 Best Place to Live for Families.
Alexandria got rated highly yet again by a National magazine as a best place to live. Fortune Magazine announced their 50 Best Places to...
BellaCasaScott
Jul 5, 2023
DASH Gets $24M Federal Grant for More Electric Buses | West End Alexandria - Did You Know?
On June 26th, DASH received a $24M grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) which will be used to purchase 13 electrical buses....
BellaCasaScott
Jun 24, 2023
DASH Gets $14M to Enhance Bus Service in West End Alexandria
On June 21st, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) (NOVATransit.org) announced the award of a $14M grant to Alexandria...
BellaCasaScott
Jun 7, 2023
DUKE STREET WESTBOUND CLOSED FOR 72 HOURS | Landmark Flyover Ramp Demo @ WestEnd Alexandria Project
Another in a series of short videos providing information about Livability and other noteworthy items for West End Alexandria and...
BellaCasaScott
Jun 3, 2023
NEW SCHOOL ZONE SPEED CAMERAS | West End Alexandria Did You Know?
Alexandria TES (Transportation & Environmental Services) announced this week that three (3) new School Zone speed cameras are in place. ...
BellaCasaScott
May 9, 2023
2023 Fairfax County Property Tax - LOWER Rate, But HIGHER Tax Bill
On May 9th, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisor's approved the FY 2024 budget (starting July 1st), which lowered the 2023 Fairfax...
BellaCasaScott
May 5, 2023
2023 Alexandria Property Tax - SAME Rate, HIGHER Tax Bill
On May 2nd, the Alexandria City Council approved the FY 2024 budget (starting July 1st), which kept the 2023 property tax rate at $1.11...
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