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Vol. 16, No.11 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. MARCH 12, 2020 Alexandrians brace for coronavirus outbreak Residents are urged in Virginia was confirmed on Tuesday evening that a D.C. congressman Don Beyer an- ing with us,” Beyer said in a to wash hands, take March 7. As of Wednesday, resident who spent time at nounced on Tuesday that he statement. “They informed precaution there were 23 coronavirus cas- the Immanuel Chapel of the intended to self-quarantine us that the timeline of his BY LUKE ANDERSON es confirmed in D.C., Mary- Virginia Theological Sem- after coming in contact with infection began shortly after land and Virginia, according inary has a confirmed case someone with the virus. our contact on February 28.” As the COVID-19 coro- to the Washington Post. of coronavirus. The health “This afternoon my wife The Centers for Disease navirus continues to spread There have been no re- department is urging any- Megan and I were contacted Control is recommending globally, Alexandria residents ported cases in Alexandria, one who visited the chapel by the Virginia Department that people frequently wash and businesses are bracing although the virus is touch- between Feb. 26 and March of Health to share details their hands with soap and wa- for an outbreak. Some are al- ing the city indirectly. 4 to monitor themselves for with us about the illness of ter for at least 20 seconds or ready feeling the impact. The Alexandria Health symptoms for 14 days. a friend who tested posi- The first case of the virus Department announced on Alexandria resident and tive for COVID-19 after din- SEE COVID-19 | 10 King Street pedestrian zone takes shape City staff propose from there, the current de- on May 16. The pilot would maintaining one-di- sign diverges significantly last through October or rectional traffic from previous pedestri- November. BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN an-only concepts. The concept behind Staff proposed keeping To close or not to close? one directional eastbound SEE KING ST | 8 The question has been at traffic with one lane dedi- the heart of ongoing con- cated to travel and one ded- INSIDE versations about whether icated to pick up, drop off the 100 block of King Street and delivery and valet ser- Budget should be made into a pe- vices. Parking on the south City employees request destrian-only zone. side of the block would be higher pay at budget Those discussions be- used to expand the pedes- public hearing tween the city and business trian walkway and extend Page 6 owners and residents in outdoor seating on that and around the 100 block side of the street. With ve- PORT CITY of King Street have evolved hicle traffic integrated back quite a bit, resulting in city into the pilot, the changes staff’s first presentation of would now apply through- Flavor the King Street Place con- out the week instead of just PHOTO/ANNA JAEGER pa cept to council on Tuesday. on weekends, as was the ee ge Like previous versions case in the pedestrian-only s of the design, the proposed design. 15 St. Patrick's Day Parade pilot program would re- The city plans to seek A cheerful leprechaun waves from a float in Alexandria's move parking on the 100 council approval on April annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. See more photos on page 4. block at all times. However, 14 with a projected launch

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703-628-2440 mobile 121 North Pitt Street 703-549-8700 office Alexandria, Virginia 22314 6 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES City public works employees request higher pay Sheriff Dana Lawhorne Manager Mark Jinks to address the city’s Compensation and criticizes tax rate hike the ongoing issues surround- Everybody wants to come to Alexandria Human Resources Informa- at budget public hearing ing employee compensation. to live. Tourist attractions is booming, real tion System. BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN “Everybody wants to come estate is booming. Everybody’s booming except Fairfax County paid its mo- to Alexandria to live. Tourist tor vehicle operators a mini- us. We are still down here at the bottom. We don’t The city’s public works em- attractions is booming, real mum of $41,054.83 per year, ployees turned out in numbers estate is booming. Every- want it all, we just want to be fairly compensated.” while Arlington hewed closer to call for fair compensation body’s booming except us. We – Bernard Banks, to Alexandria, paying class at the first of two city coun- are still down here at the bot- vehicle operator for the city II operators a minimum of cil budget public hearings on tom,” Bernard Banks, a vehi- $35,192 annually. Tuesday. cle operator for the city, said. The proposed FY2021 bud- The group of sanitation “We don’t want it all, we just time and part-time city em- jurisdictions that pay better; get includes $834,397 in tar- workers, vehicle operators and want to be fairly compensated. ployees. But city employees ar- they’re paying much better.” geted pay increases for public other city employees were im- That’s it, that’s all we want.” gued it’s not enough, especially An entry level class I safety officials, including the possible to miss in their neon Jinks’ proposed $799.9 mil- as the city continues to strug- equipment operator earns a chief deputy sheriff, deputy yellow shirts. They were also lion FY2021 budget already gle in retaining its workers. minimum of $32,180 per year fire chief, police captains and impossible to ignore, walking includes merit-based pay in- “We are losing people at a in Alexandria, while a class II lieutenants and class I fire- up to the mic one after the oth- creases and a 1.5 percent pay fast rate,” Banks said to coun- operator earns a minimum of fighters. A 6.6 percent raise er to ask city council and City raise across the board for full- cil. “They’re going to other $35,368 per year, according to for class I firefighters would bring their annual salaries to $52,531, which is still the lowest in the region. The city’s targeted efforts to increase compensation for the city’s first responders has left public works employees out in the cold, Thomas Knighton, an employee in the stormwater management division, said. “While you are in warm, dry houses, we are in the weather for 12-hour shifts. Rain, snow and severe thun- derstorms, earthquakes and even other natural disasters,” Knighton said. “We may not see our families for days. We’re making sure the city is safe and the roads stay clear so police, fire and rescue personnel can get to their emergencies.” Sheriff Dana Lawhorne also took to the podium on Tuesday to criticize the proposed 2-cent real estate tax increase. Lawhorne expressed skepticism that rais- ing taxes is the best strategy to achieve the city’s goals moving forward. “Taxes go up, people leave town. We need to change something,” Lawhorne said. The proposed tax rate hike would raise the real estate tax from $1.13 to $1.15 per $100 of assessed value. All of the rev-

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KING ST FROM | 1 south side – is also a boon for businesses that have long King Street Place has evolved asked for more patio space. quite a bit since Mayor Justin “This’ll be our 10th year Wilson and Councilor John and for eight of those years, Chapman requested staff ex- because of the sidewalk con- plore closing the 100 and 200 figuration, we couldn’t do any block of King Street to vehicle patio,” Ruth Gresser, owner traffic in May 2019. of Pizza Paradiso, said. “And Wilson was, and still is, in- then we figured out how we terested in “repurposing some IMAGE/CITY OF ALEXANDRIA could have a small presence, A rendering of the proposed King Street pedestrian zone, King Street Place. of this public space and using but for us, this would be a great it for pedestrians, using it for improvement to our patio ser- increased outdoor dining, using, rideshare and valet for el- Charlotte Hall, advocacy me, but still [leave space] for vice because it would give us a ing it for programming and derly customers and patrons chair for the Old Town Busi- Uber, pick-up, drop-off.” little bit more space for people places for people to sit and with disabilities and access ness Association, was pres- The city met with busi- to feel more comfortable.” pass the time away,” he said. for delivery services like Uber ent at the meeting in Decem- ness owners again on Feb. 20 Staff will continue to dis- In doing what cities like Eats and Grubhub. Residents ber. After seeing the design, and presented a new design cuss and tweak its proposal London and Charlottesville worried that closing a heav- she asked whether staff had with one-directional traf- before presenting a final pilot have done – and what Alex- ily trafficked area of the city sought input or support from fic. Hall and the business recommendation to council andria tried to do in another – even just on the weekends – the business community in owners were overwhelming- in April. As with all pilots, the pilot in 2006 to little success would create spillover traffic the area. ly supportive of the design, city is aiming to create a pro- – Wilson and Chapman hope on neighboring streets. “That’s when I learned which addressed almost all gram that’s flexible enough to make the area more wel- At that point, King Street that they had only talked to of their concerns. to react to public input and coming for pedestrians. Place was still a vague idea, merchants in the 100 block,” “It really kind of reflected challenges throughout the But once the concept got one that staff hadn’t fully Hall said. “And I said, ‘Well, all the concerns and needs of process, Orr said. out into the community, busi- explored or sought input on. that’s not the same thing everyone,” Landini said. “I Council members already ness owners and residents It wasn’t until staff present- I’m hearing from people in think it was a crowd pleaser voiced a few recommendations became concerned about ed an initial plan for the pe- the 100 block and it has not in terms of the plan itself. for changes to the current pro- transforming the foot of King destrian-only design to the been presented to Old Town And the city seemed very posal at Tuesday’s legislative Street into a public plaza. Waterfront Commission in Business Association or the optimistic about it and they meeting, as Wilson and Chap- The business community December 2019, that business Chamber of Commerce.’” were very cooperative.” man came to terms with a was worried about how re- owners actively got involved City staff came back to Hall “I would say the plan that design that differs drastically stricting vehicle access could in the process and voiced in January 2020 and asked if we’re presenting … to council from the pedestrian plaza they impact loading and unload- their concerns. she would call a meeting of really came out of the conver- originally envisioned. OTBA so that staff could hear sations we have had with the Chapman expressed con- the concerns of the business businesses,” Hillary Orr, dep- cern about the $190,000 price community. More than 35 uty director of the Depart- tag attached to the pilot and business owners showed up to ment of Transportation and questioned whether the new the meeting, and staff heard Environmental Services, said. design would increase vibran- one thing loud and clear: The current design still cy the same way a pedestrian POWER DESIGN NOW HIRING ELECTRICAL “The merchants spoke removes all parking spaces on plaza would. APPRENTICES OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! and they said, ‘We don’t want the 100 block. The available “I know when we were it closed,’ in a nutshell,” Hall roadway will now be split be- looking at a pedestrian plaza, about the position… said. “‘If you must do some- tween the dedicated pick up there was programming and Do you love working with your hands? Are you thing, let’s come to a compro- and drop off lane and a traffic some of that other stuff to interested in construction and in becoming an mise on something.’” lane, with the 20 feet of req- kind of pull people out, and I electrician? Then the electrical apprentice position Even then, some business uisite space required for the don’t know if we can do that could be perfect for you! Electrical apprentices are able owners floated the idea of city’s emergency service ve- here,” Chapman said. to earn a paycheck and full benefits while learning the one-directional traffic. hicles, Orr said. Despite his misgivings, trade through firsthand experience. “I think one-directional With traffic moving east- Wilson was optimistic that, if what we’re looking for… traffic could make everybody bound on the 100 block, the the current design works, the Motivated D.C. residents who want to learn the happy and still allow every- King Street trolley route would pilot could expand to include electrical trade and have a high school diploma or GED body to have benefits from the only need to change on west- a pedestrian plaza. as well as reliable transportation. increased size,” Noe Landi- bound trips. If the proposal is “I’m not going to let the ni, owner of Landini Broth- adopted, westbound trolleys perfect, at least in my mind, a little bit about us… ers, Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice would turn onto Union and be the enemy of something Power Design is one of the top electrical contractors in Cream and Fish Market in the then Cameron streets in order that is probably a good step the U.S., committed to our values, to training and to giving 100 block, said at the time. to loop around the 100 block of forward, but it does seem like back to the communities in which we live and work. “It would bring more tables, King Street. something that, if it works, more details… which is the least important The new outdoor seat- we might want to expand fur- Visit powerdesigninc.us/careers or email thing to me, or wider side- ing layout – with expanded ther,” Wilson said. [email protected]! walks, which is important to seating placed entirely on the [email protected] WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 9

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COVID-19 FROM | 1 The Alexandria Health ty and comfort of all of our Department is encouraging residents and team members use hand sanitizer containing the community to stay updat- is always our top priority at at least 60 percent alcohol. ed and informed about new Hermitage Northern Virginia They encourage coughing developments on the coro- and all Pinnacle Living com- and sneezing etiquette — into navirus. The City of Alexan- munities,” Pinnacle Living a tissue that’s then thrown dria, the Alexandria Health CEO Chris Henderson said in away or into your sleeve — Department, Inova Health a statement. “Our team does and self-isolation if feeling ill. System and Alexandria City a great job dealing with com- City Manager Mark Jinks Public Schools plan to host mon communicable diseases says that the City of Alexan- an online virtual information and has been very successful dria has a planning commit- session about COVID-19 on mitigating exposure during ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK tee that has been meeting March 12 from 8 to 9 p.m. previous influenza and pneu- regularly over the last six Old Town resident Gina monia seasons.” weeks to prepare for potential Brandon-Stokely said she will “In Alexandria specifical- issues in the future and to up- likely participate in the ses- ly, we are screening visitors as date their continuity plans. sion, citing her children as her they come in the door. We’re “Usually, most emergen- main concern. Her youngest checking temperatures, [and] cies we deal with, you close the daughter attends a childcare doing questionnaire work,” government,” Jinks said. “In center while her son attends Henderson told NPR. this case, it’s my strong opin- Matthew Maury Elementary Many businesses and in- ion the government needs to School and Charles Houston stitutions around the city are stay open and available. Recreation Center. sending notices to their pa- “How do we operate if “[The school] sends emails trons letting them know that we have 50 percent less staff often to update us and as- they are taking the situation available to us?” Jink added. sure us that [the coronavi- seriously. “What are our essential ser- rus] would be prevented as In an email to Little The- vices that we want to continue much as it could be,” Bran- atre of Alexandria patrons to provide and what are those don-Stokely said. earlier this week, LTA Pres- services that we can curtail? ACPS has doubled efforts ident Russell Wyland said … That is what we are in the to keep public spaces clean the theater will have hand process of sorting through.” and are taking other mea- sanitizer and wipes available To mitigate the spread of sures recommended by the during performances. He also the virus among employees, CDC to prevent the spread of encouraged anyone feeling ill ~ Special Needs ~ the city is promoting tele- coronavirus, according to a to stay home and promised to ~ Canine Health Care ~ commuting and conference news release. reschedule tickets for patrons Extra patience may be required to adopt Flash. At calls to reduce face-to-face “What we’re seeing both who cannot make a perfor- agePuppies 4, he is require energetic, surgery and sometimes. needs encouragement “Sarah’s Fund” to interactions. They are moving globally and in the United mance due to sickness. provides Shelter pets with needed procedures. chairs further apart and us- States’ experience thus far is “As you can imagine, the slow down. ing bigger rooms to increase that it’s really not affecting coronavirus outbreak is a

This puppy will soon undergo an operation to repair social distance. All overnight the pediatric population,” major concern for all area He’s lost a leg, but gained perspective on what’s travel for staff on city busi- Stephen Haering, director of theaters that rely on bring- “pulmonic stenosis”, with donations~ Little Rascalfrom Alexandrians. ~ ness has been canceled unless the Alexandria Health De- ing together audiences, stu- important; be happy each day, and love those absolutely necessary. partment, said. dents, and volunteers,” Wy- Your five-dollarWho donationis 2 years old, hasadds the bestto smileSarah’s and loves Fund tennis and balls? Our around you. Flashlittle Chap!well With knows his dashing this eye credo, spot, Chap andis often hopesmistaken for “There will be a time po- At the other end of the land wrote. togetherfor a withhome contributionsthe of classic his TV own dog of oftheto 50s,others,share but this the ensuressweet love. boy is thatall modern. tentially where we say there’s spectrum, seniors and those Should coronavirus per- medical care is there when needed. too much disease in the com- with co-morbid conditions or sist over several months, LTA If you pay too much attention to his big brown eyes, he’s likely to munity and it’s spreading other healthcare conditions, may suffer, but the virus has lure you into a marathon session of fetch; tennis ball included. within the community that we especially heart and lung dis- not affected ticket sales so For iNFo aboutBut, if that alexa sounds likeN yourdria’ perfectS afternoon, adoptable then stop by the FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SARAH’S FUND, PLEASE CALL far, according to LTA’s Ra- Shelter to meet our little rascal today. would have to close rec centers eases, are being negatively 703-746-4774petS, plea OR VISITSe viUSS ATit www. www.alexandriaanimals.org.ALExANDRIAANIMALS.ORg/DONATE or cancel special events,” Jinks impacted more than the gen- chel Alberts. Over the last Adoption information: said. “We’re not there yet, but eral population, Haering said. two weekends, performances https://alexandriaanimals.org/adoption-information/ t THHANaNKk YyouOU we’ll just have to see how the Pinnacle Living manag- have been sold out, she said. THANK YOU disease progresses, how fast it es several nursing homes Other businesses have not TheThe AlexandriaAlexandria AnimalAnimalDiann Shelter’sShelter’s Hicks Carlson PetPet of of the the works its way through the pop- and retirement communities been so lucky. WeekWeek isis sponsoredsponsored Associatebyby DiannDiann Broker Hicks,Hicks • WeichertCarlson,finding ulations. This is going to be a throughout Virginia, includ- Owners of Yunnan by Po- day-by-day reassessment.” ing Hermitage Nothern Vir- tomac Noodle House have findinghomes homes for pets for andpets humans,andOld humans, Town alike. alike. 703-628-2440 Police officers and fire- ginia in Alexandria. The orga- seen a dramatic decrease in fighters will still respond nization’s leadership is taking their dine-in customers in www.diannhicks.coThe Alexandria Animalm Shelter’s to calls, but they are being extra precautions to prevent the past few weeks. They also Pet of the Week is brought to you brought up to speed on proto- the infection and spread of the wrote an open letter to their by Diann Carlson, finding homes for pets and people, too. cols and how to handle vari- disease in its facilities. ous circumstances, Jinks said. “Ensuring the health, safe- SEE COVID-19 | 11 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 11

COVID-19 FROM | 10 Old Town Sport & Health club and was pleasantly surprised customers, which is posted to see that there was still a typ- on their website and outside ical number of people there. the restaurant on North Fair- “I’m not going to let it fax Street, stating that they dictate my life,” Krocker said. are doing everything pos- “… My wife and I, we’re in sible to keep the restaurant the 60-something category, healthy and safe. so we’re at a little bit high- Co-owner Zongmin Li er risk, but we’re both very said St. Patrick’s Day festivi- healthy, so not overly con- ties in Old Town helped boost cerned other than, you know, business on Saturday, but al- it’s out there and you have to most half of the tables in the PHOTO/CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION take precautions.” restaurant were empty on An illustration of the COVID-19 virus. “I anticipate that this is Sunday night, which is highly not a sprint, that this is a unusual on a weekend. mediate family members have businesses during this time. “The mayor has reached marathon,” Haering said. “... “I think Chinese restau- not travelled internationally “Not only are Chinese out and he’s very communi- What we’re trying to do as a rants are hit most …” Li said. for at least six months, and restaurants feeling an unfair cative to the residents here,” health department and a city “People are scared, particu- none have travelled to [the] brunt of this, but in general Krocker said. “He’s constant- is mitigate the impact that it larly this week. It seems to West Coast in recent months,” people are kind of more wor- ly on Facebook and tweeting has on the community and re- spread very fast in the [Unit- the letter reads. ried about going out to eat in from restaurants and things ally emphasize to people that ed States].” On Friday, Mayor Jus- crowded places,” Wilson said. he goes to. He’s done a good we do have control over these Because the novel coro- tin Wilson had dinner at “So I think we are seeing a lot job on making people feel simple hygienic measures, navirus was first detected in Yunnan by Potomac with of our small businesses who comfortable.” these preventive measures we Wuhan, China, Li fears that his family to show support. are very concerned that this Krocker said that he is can all take.” customers are straying away Wilson posted photos on is going to have an impact.” washing his hands a lot more For more information on from restaurants associated Twitter of the restaurant Del Ray resident Chuck and has stopped shaking the virtual information ses- with China. and his food in an effort to Krocker said he appreciated hands, but he still goes out to sion on March 12, visit www. “We have checked with our encourage residents to sup- the mayor leading by example eat and to the gym. Over the alexandriava.gov/Health. staff and they and their im- port local restaurants and in supporting local businesses. weekend, he worked out at the [email protected]

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We will also be running photos with The team competed on captions from games and encourage readers to send Feb. 22 at the FIRST Chesa- timely photos for submission to mschrott@alextimes. peake VA FTC state champi- com. We will also continue covering games from var- onship. They ended the event ious sports, as well as running sports features about as the first seed in the Kamen division and captained the Alexandria athletes. state finalist alliance, which qualified them for the world championship. BOYS’ LACROSSE Additionally, Adrienne Lai, class of ’21, was selected as one of four VA Deans School Record COURTESY PHOTO List finalists. Students The SSSAS robotics team. Bishop Ireton 1-0 who earn this recognition Episcopal 0-0 are great examples of student leaders who have led achieved personal technical had a student selected for SSSAS 3-0 their teams and communi- expertise and accomplish- Deans List. T.C. Williams 0-0 ties to increased awareness ment. This is the second The world championship for FIRST and its mission. consecutive year St. Ste- is held April 29 through May These students have also phen’s and St. Agnes has 2 in Detroit, Michigan. Scores this week: March 6 Bigs mentor Littles at Commonwealth B.I. W 6-4 vs. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Littles and Bigs is a peer SSSAS W 10-8 vs. Archbishop Spalding mentoring program at Com- monwealth Academy that pairs high school students, March 7 or Bigs, with lower school SSSAS W 17-6 vs. Cape Henry Collegiate students, or Littles. The Lit- tles meet weekly with their Bigs to eat lunch or complete March 10 a project together. The purpose of the pro- SSSAS W 14-9 vs. Hun gram is to build cross-divi- sional, powerful and healthy relationships. It serves as a bridge between the school’s GIRLS' LACROSSE oldest and youngest students. High school students COURTESY PHOTO School Record must apply, be selected and Students participating in Commonwealth Academy’s Littles and undergo training to learn Bigs program. Bishop Ireton 0-0 important mentor skills and Episcopal 0-0 strategies before they can in the hallways or during good friend. SSSAS 0-0 serve as Bigs. special programs. Most re- Littles appreciate having Littles are always excited cently, the pairs engaged in an opportunity to hear first- T.C. Williams 0-0 to see their Bigs, whether it a friendship word search and hand what to expect in mid- is at their weekly meetings, talked about what makes a dle school and high school. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 13 Out of the classroom ACPS replaces Styrofoam Education section with compostable trays Alexandria City Public ator for disposal rather than ACDS kindergarteners explore 3D printing Schools has begun piloting to a landfill. Two- and three-dimen- the use of compostable trays Francis C. Hammond sional shapes are concepts to replace Styrofoam at T.C. Middle School student Eli- typically taught in kinder- Williams High School and ana Rougle presented to the garten with activities rang- middle school cafeterias. school board about her op- ing from drawing to building If the pilot — which is position to Styrofoam trays with blocks. With the help of already proving popular last month. Evelyn Chaleki, a technology among students and staff The eighth grader told integrationist, the students — is a success, all ACPS how she had petitioned at Alexandria Country Day schools will transition to students and teachers and School were able to expand all compostable trays divi- gained 376 signatures sup- their exploration of shapes sion-wide by the end of the porting her drive for more through 3D printing. 2020-21 academic year. sustainable cafeteria ma- The students used the ACPS serves 16,000 terials. 3DC App to design in a COURTESY PHOTO lunches and breakfasts a “Everyone knows that three-dimensional space. A student with her 3D-printed initials. day, amounting to thou- plastic and Styrofoam are Each one of the kindergar- sands of Styrofoam trays bad for the environment, teners was challenged to with their initials on it. The and intrigued about design discarded each week. These and that you should recy- design and print a 3D shape students were very excited and 3D printing. are sent to the city inciner- cle,” Rougle said. The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria offers free college planning What are your goals for Scholarship Fund of Alex- where students can get an- scholarship drawing. in the auditorium. Please life after high school? Are andria’s College Night Vir- swers to their questions The event includes free register for the event at bit. you on track to achieve ginia on March 18 at T.C. about navigating college refreshments at 6 p.m. in ly/collegenight20. Inter- those goals? What can you Williams High School for admissions and making col- the cafeteria. The presen- pretation will be available do now to make sure you’ll an interactive presentation lege affordable. Attendees tation and discussion ses- with registration. 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During the last five years or so, Alexandria’s dining scene has shifted and evolved, easing the port city into a new designation – a “foodie city.” An informal classification, foodie cities like San Francisco, New Orleans A growing and New York City are places that are known for their cuisine. They draw both locals and visitors to experience restaurants, new and old, that are doing interesting things. In recent years, Alexandria has joined the ranks of other famous foodie cities foodie city as its restaurant offerings have boomed. In 2019 alone, at least 21 new eateries opened in the city, many of which are Restaurateurs discuss evolving concept, already city hot spots, including Aslin Beer Company, Urbano 116 and Jeni’s cuisine trends in Alexandria Splendid Ice Creams. In 2020, at least 25 restaurants have either already opened or are planning to launch. Some of the establishments come from familiar restaurateurs or restaurant BY MISSY SCHROTT groups, such as Common Plate Hospitality, Alexandria Restaurant Partners

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and Homegrown Restaurant Group, while others are being launched by newcomers. When ARP partners Scott Shaw and Dave Nicholas started opening restaurants Le Refuge in Alexandria, the city was underserved, Nicholas said. Alexandria’s coziest, most inviting French country “When we first arrived, I would have described the restaurant! Old Town restaurant scene Now offering our seasonal as [three] kinds of restau- special Fresh Shad Roe. rants,” Shaw said. “One where restaurants focus on tourists, second was small ethnic restaurants and then you had a couple of local favorites. And I mean a couple, like two. Let’s call it Landini’s and Chadwicks. So [we] said, ‘You know what? There’s food trends out there that would probably do well here.’”

ARP’s strategy, one that COURTESY PHOTOS they continue to follow, is to Top: A line-up of chicken sandos at The Rub, a new casual chicken open restaurant concepts that restaurant on the first floor of Hen Quarter. Alexandria doesn’t yet have. Bottom: Tacos from Riverside Taco Company, a new outdoor restau- “What we do is look and rant that operates out of an airstream trailer on the waterfront. go, ‘What’s not here?’ And Not Your we bring it here,” Shaw said. Mediterranean small plates. rants. About 10 restaurants Of the nearly 50 new “We were kind of trying serving Asian cuisine rang- restaurants in Alexandria that to see what Alexandria, espe- ing from Indian food to su- Typical Diner have either opened in the past cially Old Town Alexandria, shi have either opened or year or are planning to open was lacking,” Natalie Hilun- are planning to open soon in 2020, several exemplify this monkul, co-owner of Spill the in Alexandria. Full Service Bar philosophy. Many are bringing Tea, a new bubble tea shop “[Asian food] has that Sunday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. cuisines the city didn’t have across from the Braddock great balance of salty and Friday - Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. before, such as bubble tea or Road Metro Station, said. “For savory-ness that a lot of peo- us, we grew up drinking bub- ple like palate-wise, flavor ble tea. It’s like boba’s in our profile-wise,” Teddy Kim, blood, [but] it’s a little bit hard the restaurateur behind finding bubble tea as well. The Handover, a new su- We had to order from Falls shi handroll restaurant on Church, Crystal City. There King Street, said. “And price Get wasn’t one around here.” point. Typically, they’re right Bubble tea is a sweet Tai- in that place that’s above fast wanese iced tea that often has food but lower than fine din- Ready tapioca balls, popping boba or ing, so within that category, some other kind of pearls that that kind of fast casual that for can be sucked up through a is sustainable. That’s some- straw. The dessert drink is so thing that people can eat a Patio popular that two bubble tea few times a week and still shops have opened in Alex- enjoy it.” www.theexecutivediner.com Season. andria in the past year: Spill Zongmin Li, one of the the Tea and Ya-Gút St., a gela- owners of Yunnan by Potomac 1400 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314 to and bubble tea shop in Old Noodle House, opened her Located on the corner of Duke St. & West St. Town North. Chinese restaurant because 207 King Street Another popular trend in www.mysonomacellar.com Alexandria is Asian restau- SEE FOODIE | 17 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 17 PORT CITY FLAVOR FOODIE FROM | 16 “You look at Sweetgreen, in Alexandria is establishing a cals, but there are crossover touches Old Town for that. I and that’s only a block away, solid community presence that concepts that have appeal to mean, it’s the real deal.” she felt Alexandria was miss- there’s a lot of activity,” Kim appeals to both the city’s resi- the tourists too.” Shaw said. Find a full list of eateries ing authentic Chinese food. said. “It seems like there’s a dents and visitors. “What consumers are also that opened in Alexandria in At the core of Yunnan lot of people that are looking “The formula for ARP is looking for beyond authentici- the past year or are planning by Potomac Noodle House’s for something quick and look- really simple: We build great ty and food and design and lo- to open in the coming year menu are Mixian noodle ing for something healthy. restaurants, and we work hard cal ownership, they also want on page 19. dishes that originate from And then personally, through to build loyalty among lo- an experience and nothing [email protected] the Yunnan region of China. travels and experience, han- The bowls are composed of drolls are a great marriage of rice noodles, braised meats, those two.” broths and sauces. In addition to fast casual, Li wanted to change peo- another emerging sector in ple’s perspectives of Amer- the restaurant business is in- ican Chinese restaurants, dependent ownership. which are often known for “In the last five years, al- Americanized dishes that use most a decade if you think too much soy sauce, she said. about it, the chains have She also wanted to change the been suffering,” Shaw said. expectation of service at Chi- “They’re doing all they can nese restaurants, which often just to kind of keep sales revolves around takeout. flat year over year, but what “It’s not rocket science, consumers want is kind of just put yourself in your cus- authentic, locally owned, in- tomers shoes,” Li said. dependent restaurants.” Like Li, many restaura- With so many new con- teurs are focusing on of- tenders on the market, sev- ShamrocK fering a dining experience, eral restaurants have also something that patrons are closed in Alexandria in the increasingly looking for last year, including Eammon’s stampeDe when they go out to eat. Dublin Chipper, PX, Charlie’s “When I hear about new on the Avenue, Catch on the 2020 restaurants, the ones that I like Ave. and Bon Vivant Café + to go to are these places where Farm Market. there’s a proprietor or the chef To avoid a similar fate, A St. Patrick’s themed crawl around Carlyle! or whoever, where they’re kind many restaurants constant- of in that spotlight, and you ly tweak and adjust their March 17 | 4-8pm get to experience it as a guest menus to stay up to date on firsthand,” Kim said. current trends and to keep That is the case at Kim’s customers interested. Urba- new restaurant, The Handover, no 116, for example, recently where guests can watch the underwent a complete menu & chef assemble their temaki, or redesign. While the menu handrolls, across a long, skin- used to showcase traditional $5 drink specials at every stop ny bar that acts as the focal Oaxacan cuisine, it now fea- point of the restaurant. tures more Tex-Mex options, Ra e with chances to win various Kim said the Handover such as queso, burritos, faji- prizes including an iPad Mini was inspired by two emerging tas and enchiladas. trends in the restaurant scene: Several restaurateurs men- Old Town Trolley will be running fast casual and healthy. tioned that the key to success between all stops during the crawl

$10 Entry Fee 100% of the proceeds go to the ALIVE! Organization of Alexandria COURTESY PHOTO Temaki from The Handover, a new sushi restaurant that opened at 726 King St in February. 18 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 19

PORT CITY FLAVOR: New & upcoming restaurants ARLANDRIA Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams When: Spring 2020 When: November 2019 Taquería Señora Lolita Hank & Mitzi's When: October 2019 For Five Coffee Roasters Italian Kitchen When: December 2019 When: 2020 BRADDOCK ROAD METRO French & Southern St. Elmo's Coffee Pub Spill the Tea When: January 2020 (second location) When: December 2019 When: 2020 Michael's Little Italy CARLYLE When: January 2020 Wooboi Hot Chicken When: 2020 Whiskey & Oyster The Rub Chicken & Beer PHOTO/MISHA ENRIQUEZ FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA When: May 2019 The interior of Ya-Gút St When: January 2020 WATERFRONT Lost Boy Cider Riverside Taco Company King's Ransom When: June 2019 When: June 2019 When: February 2020

Carlyle Diner The Handover Café du Soleil When: January 2020 When: February 2020 When: Spring 2020

DEL RAY Pho Nam Barca When: 2020 Silpancho’s House When: Spring 2020 When: April 2019 Goodie's Frozen Misha's Coffee Bagel Uprising Custard & Treats (second location) PHOTO/MISHA ENRIQUEZ FOR VISIT ALEXANDRIA When: 2020 A traditional Mixian noodle bowl from Yunnan by Potomac Noodle When: August 2019 When: 2020 House.

Spice Kraft Indian Bistro Mount Purnon Cat WEST END When: August 2019 Café and Wine Bar Aslin Beer Co. When: 2020 When: July 2019 Smallcakes When: October 2019 Old Hat El Saltado When: 2020 Restaurant & Carryout When: December 2019 NORTHWEST Thai Signature OLD TOWN When: 2020 Kung Fu Kitchen Chop Shop Taco When: December 2019 When: May 2019 OLD TOWN NORTH Yunnan by Potomac Sushi Jin Next Door OLD TOWN Noodle House When: May 2020 Urbano 116 When: March 2019 When: January 2019 Choong Man Chicken Oak Steakhouse When: 2020 Village Brauhaus When: July 2019 When: February 2019 Crafty Crab Seafood Ya-Gút St. When: 2020 Toastique When: January 2020 When: April 2019 Silver Diner Hinata Sushi Bar & Grill When: 2020 Augie's Mussel House When: March 2020 and Beer Garden Taquería Picosa PHOTO/GOODIES FROZEN CUSTARD & TREATS When: October 2019 Sisters Thai When: 2020 A frozen custard donutwich from Goodie's Frozen Custard & Treats. 20 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

PORT CITY FLAVOR: Recipe Michael’s Little Italy’s vodka sauce Ingredients Directions ¼ cup lobster stock • In a large pan, melt a few tablespoons of butter, (chicken or vegetable adding garlic and some red pepper flakes, stirring for also work) about three minutes.

½ cup heavy cream • Carefully add about a shot glass of vodka to the pan. At home, it's probably best to take the pan off 1½ oz. vodka the heat first. The vodka will flame up for a moment 2 cloves garlic, chopped and then deglaze the pan.

Marinara sauce • Add lobster stock and heavy cream, stirring to

Red pepper flakes combine and heat.

COURTESY PHOTO Butter • Finally, add a spoonful or two of marinara sauce to the mixture, stirring to achieve a nice orange color. This recipe was contributed by Michael's Little Italy, an Italian restaurant located at 305 S. Washington • Serve over penne pasta, optionally adding chicken St., formerly known as La Trattoria. or shrimp for a quick, easy and delicious meal.

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1 black cardamom pod 1 bunch cilantro • Add chettinadu masala and cook for two minutes. 4 cloves 4 oz. ginger garlic paste • Add chicken and cook for five minutes. 2 bay leaves 6 oz. oil • Add 32 oz. of water in two 16 oz. pours. 4 red chilis 1 sprig curry leaves • Add cilantro. COURTESY PHOTO 2 sprig curry leaves • Cook until chicken is cooked through. This recipe was contributed by Anthony 2 oz. dry coconut Sankar, general manager of Spice Kraft • Don’t be intimidated to cook this flavorful Indian Bistro. Spice Kraft opened at 2607 south Indian dish. The best way to cook Mt. Vernon Ave., the longtime location of Indian food is to mix each ingredient one by Bombay Curry Company, in January. one at the appropriate stage. WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 21

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PORT CITY FLAVOR: Events PI DAY KIDS PIZZA MAKING CLASS ART ON THE VINE Join Alexandria Restaurant Part- The Art League’s acclaimed local som- ners on March 14 for a special piz- melier curates an artistic wine-tasting za making class with an ARP chef. experience inspired by the art in The Kids will be able to stretch their own Art League’s gallery. Enjoy the party dough, add toppings and watch their and discounts on wine and artwork pizza cook in the oven. This event that night. Tickets are $45 per person. costs $16 per child with happy hour Date: March 20 pricing for adults throughout the Time: 7 to 10 p.m. “INNOVATIVE FRENCH AND ITALIAN CUISINE SINCE 1990” 4231 DUKE ST ALEXANDRIA, event. Limited space is available. Location: The Art League, 105 VIRGINIA 22304 Date: March 14 N. Union St., Studio 12 (703) 370-7900 Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Information: theartleague.org TEMPORESTAURANT.COM Location: Mia’s Italian Kitchen and Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap Information: https://www.eventbrite. PORT CITY CRISPY CRAWL com/e/pi-day-kids-pizza-making- class-tickets-95523055029 Join the PCBC crew as it celebrates its love of lagers and Del Ray with a crawl COCKTAIL CREATIONS CLASS through some favorite local spots. The WITH THE STUDY AND THE HOUR crawl features Port City’s Lager Series brews at each location, along with the Join The Study and The Hour at Morri- classic year-round Downright Pilsner. son House for a St. Patrick's Day cock- Kick-off the event at either Lena's or tail creations class. The event features Hops N Shine from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and bites and creative cocktails from The grab your Crispy Crawl Pass. Visit the six Hiring wait staff for all shifts Study. Tickets are $40 per person. locations – in no particular order – to $5.00 per hour plus tips Date: March 15 complete the pass and win a prize glass. Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Date: March 21 Call Bill 703-671-0250 or stop by Location: The Study, 116 S. Alfred St. Time: 1 to 6 p.m. Information: 703-842-2735 3648 King St. | 703-671-0250 Location: Del Ray Bradlee Shopping Center Information: www.portcitybrewing. SHAMROCK STAMPEDE: com/events/port-city-crispy-crawl/ ST PAT’S BAR CRAWL Go on a St. Patrick’s day-themed bar ALEXANDRIA TASTES OF SPRING crawl around the Carlyle neighborhood. CHERRY BLOSSOM FOOD CRAWL Stops include Whiskey & Oyster, Sweet Enjoy all the spring flavors Alexandria has Fire Donna’s, Tequila & Taco, Lost Boy to offer on the Tastes of Spring Cherry Cider and Joe Theismann’s Restau- Blossom Food Crawl. Foodies will be Breakfast, brunch, rant. Tickets are $10, and all proceeds benefit ALIVE! The ticket includes $5 able to eat their way through Old Town lunch and dinner: on a self-guided food tour, sampling fabulous cuisine in a drink specials at each stop, St. Patrick’s themed food specials and a chance diverse cuisine at some of Alexandria’s cozy setting to win prizes. The Old Town Trolley most popular restaurants. Tasting tickets can be purchased online. Guests FIND OUT will be running between all stops. can buy four, six or eight tasting tickets, FIRST HAND! Date: March 17 Time: 4 to 8 p.m. and vegetarian options are available. Join us this spring! Location: Carlyle Date: April 5 Information: https://www.eventbrite. Time: 11 a.m. 119 South Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314 com/e/shamrock-stampede-st-pats- Location: Throughout Old Town 703-535-8151 • www.FontaineCaffe.com bar-crawl-tickets-97450317523 Information: www.carpedcfoodtours.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 23 PORT CITY FLAVOR: Recipe Silpancho’s peanut soup Ingredients Directions 1lb. of beef 1 tablespoon • Blend the peeled peanuts together with approximately (better with bone) ground garlic one cup of water.

1 cup raw peanuts, 6.3 cups beef or • Roast the noodles in a pan for approximately eight min- peeled vegetable broth utes and set aside. 1 white onion, 4 medium red pota- peeled and chopped toes, cut into large • In a soup pot, sauté the garlic with oil until it gets light squares brown and then add the onion, carrot, peas, celery and 1 carrot, cut into pepper. Sauté well for about five minutes. cubes Salt and pepper

1/2 cup green peas, Cumin, to taste • Add the meat, in pieces, and the concentrated broth. Let peeled cook for about five minutes. Oregano, to taste 1 celery stalk, diced • Add the blended peanuts, lowering the heat a little. 1 cup macaroni 1/2 bell pepper, or noodle COURTESY PHOTO diced • Add the potatoes. Chopped parsley This recipe was contributed by Silpancho’s 1/4 cup oil to sprinkle • Season with salt, pepper, cumin and oregano. House, a new Bolivian restaurant that opened at 3401 Mt. Vernon Ave. in April • Add the roasted noodles and let cook for approximately 2019. Silpancho’s House is a family business 10 minutes. started by Eulogia Cabero, her sister and chef, Rosemary Vasquez, and their two brothers. • Serve on a plate and sprinkle the chopped parsley on top. 24 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

PORT CITY FLAVOR: Business Bites Three Del Ray restaurants close within Urbano 116 expands menu, three months opens second location Three restaurants along Fans of Tex-Mex have like- 56-ounce sized pour. Mount Vernon Avenue, the ly already checked out Urbano After closing for five days main business strip in Del 116, but the restaurant, locat- in February for renovations, Ray, recently closed. ed at 116 King St., is mixing Urbano’s King Street loca- Catch on the Ave., a sea- things up with a new menu, tion has been opened up to food concept by Common light renovations and second accommodate larger parties, Plate Hospitality, was the location opening in Fairfax families and private events, first to announce its closing County this summer. according to Common Plate in early December. Located The new menu features a Hospitality. at 2419 Mt. Vernon Ave., variety of Tex-Mex favorites, Common Plate Hospitali- Catch on the Ave. opened including fajita platters, nine ty plans to open Urbano 116’s in December 2018 in the new taco options, burritos, Mosaic location this summer former location of Snackbar chimichangas and enchiladas, at 2985 District Ave., former- and Caboose Café. a change from its former focus ly the site of Brine Restau- Similar in name and fate, on authentic Mexican flavors. rant, according to a news Charlie’s on the Avenue, lo- PHOTO/BON VIVANT The menu also includes new release. cated at 1501 Mt. Vernon A smoothie from Bon Vivant. margarita options, including a [email protected] Ave., was the next Mount Vernon Avenue restaurant abruptly announced it had reason for closing in their so- to announce its closure in closed in a Facebook post on cial media announcements. late January. The sports bar, Feb. 25. Located at 2016 Mt. The team behind Bon Vivant, which was opened by the Vernon Ave., the farm-to- however, wrote in a Facebook Café du Soleil plans to owners of Live Oak in Sep- table restaurant had been post, “Due to the increas- tember 2018, officially closed open for six years. ing difficulties of running after Super Bowl weekend. Neither the owners of a restaurant these days we open this month Most recently, Bon Vi- Catch on the Ave. nor Char- found it necessary to close.” A new café is coming to While it’s still under con- vant Café + Farm Market lie’s on the Avenue cited a [email protected] Union Street. struction, the café’s window Café du Soleil, a decal hints that the café will French-inspired coffee shop, sell coffee and crepes. plans to open at 215 S. Union Café du Soleil is sched- 2615 Mt. Vernon Ave. St. in the former location uled to open in mid-March, of B. Doughnut. It shares a the owners told Alexandria 703-299-9290 • lostiosgrill.com building with Praha Beads Living Magazine. and GRIT Studio. [email protected] & Salvadorean Food Fine Tex-Mex Happy Hour 3:00-7:00 in the Bar & 3:00-5:00 at the Tables British and American Fare

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Every time he's can Woman," two of the most – it's Bishop Hayes' priest ready for a fresh one, he grabs criminally underappreciated who offers Jack his chance for a can from the fridge, puts it films of the last decade, and redemption – to the small vi- in the freezer and subs it out strong, docudrama-style di- sual touches – Angela's gold for the can already there. rection from Gavin O'Connor cross pendant and the small When it's quitting time ("Warrior," the Affleck-star- crosses on the backs of the at the construction site, Jack ring "The Accountant"), "The team's jerseys. heads to his truck and pours Way Back" stands on its own Nearly every supporting a can of beer into a fast- as a sports drama following PHOTO/ WARNER BROS. character in the film has a food beverage cup, so he'll the classic underdog story Ben Affleck as Jack Cunningham. heavy cross to bear. When Jack have something to drink on arc — and an unflinching asks Dan (Al Madrigal), his as- his way to Harold's Bar, his portrait of a broken man In a not entirely plausi- ry on the season, Jack finds a sistant coach and a full-time nightly hangout. staring down the barrel of ble but necessary plot con- way to motivate the squad. teacher at Bishop Hayes, why He also drinks in the two options: get help and trivance, when the head In the process, he looks to be he didn't take over the head shower, in the office and start repairing his life, or die. coach at Jack's alma mater, making some progress on the coaching job, Dan explains his pretty much wherever and Jack is 25 years past his Bishop Hayes High School, personal front, even though mother has multiple sclerosis whenever he's awake. days as a local high school is put out of commission, he's still drinking too much and he and his sister split the Ben Affleck plays the basketball legend who threw Jack is offered the job – even and his obscenity-laced side- caregiving duties. hard-drinking former high away a full ride to Kansas. He though he's never coached line outbursts concern the At times, "The Way Back" school basketball star now grinds through his construc- in his life and hasn't picked team chaplain, mostly to co- skirts the edges of melodra- coaching at his alma mater tion job, gets loaded at the up a basketball in nearly a medic effect. matic overkill with an over- in "The Way Back," and it's local bar or at home, passes quarter-century. The basketball scenes are abundance of heartbreaking impossible to ignore the par- out, wakes up and does it all At this point, "The Way impressively choreographed, backstories for its characters. allels with Affleck's long and over again. Back" shifts gears to become as Bishop Hayes goes on an But despite those momen- very public struggles with Even the people who love a root-for-the-little-guys unlikely winning streak and tum-stalling and unneces- addiction. Jack the most, including his sports movie a la "Hoosiers." is positioned to make the sary detours, the irresistibly When Jack shows up at sister Beth (Michaela Wat- Even though enrollment at playoffs for the first time cheer-worthy basketball his sister's house for Thanks- kins) and his estranged wife, the parochial school is way since Jack's playing days. Jack sequences and Affleck's res- giving with a box filled with Angela (Janina Gavankar), down and there are only 10 becomes a positive force, on onant and authentic perfor- booze, it's all too reminis- are at or near the breaking players on this woeful hoops and off the court, in the lives mance are more than enough cent of the infamous tabloid point with him. team with exactly one victo- of these kids. to carry the day. CALENDAR HOMES March events Hand-me-down gardens Attend the annual March150 Art Party, enjoy some brews with the ASO Inheriting a garden doesn't mean you can't make it your own. | Page 28 and more. | Page 26 26 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES CALENDAR ny Orchestra, led by Music Director by Hornblower Cruises & Events. View MARCH 14 James Ross, present an evening of and listen to the history of the iconic music by Bach and Handel, in the monuments, memorials and bridges Heating & Air Conditioning MARCH150 ART PARTY Target intimate setting of St. Paul’s Episcopal as the D.C. region awakens to spring. 703-683-1996 Gallery’s popular annual exhibition Church. Hear the ASO’s rendition of See beautiful cherry blossom trees and art sale, March150, returns to Brandenburg Concertos No. 3 and 6 on a trip to Georgetown. The cruise is the Torpedo Factory Art Center for the with principals from the ASO featured offered Saturdays and Sundays begin- 10th year. Proceeds benefit future as soloists along with festive concert ning March 21 and throughout peak Serving your neighborhood since 1980 exhibitions and programs at Target pieces by Handel. Stay after for a cherry blossom season. Gallery and the Art Center. This annu- reception in Norton Hall to mingle with Time: Cruises depart at 11:30 a.m., al all-media exhibition features more the musicians and Maestro Ross. Beer and every hour from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Winter Inspections than 200 works created and donated is provided by Port City Brewing. by artists local to Alexandria and the Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Departs from Cameron Special greater D.C. region. The only require- Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal and Union streets ment to be on view in the exhibition Church, 228 S. Pitt St. Information: www.potomacriverboat- is that artists use the gallery-supplied Information: www.alexsym.org co.com/sightseeing-tours/cherry-blos- $69.95 per system 10” x 10” panel. All work in the show soms-cruises is priced at $150. MARCH 21 Time: 7 to 10 p.m. MARCH 25 • Alexandria, VA residents only. Location: Torpedo Factory Art Cen- REAL FOOD FOR KIDS 2020 • Cannot be combined with any other ter, 105 N. Union St. CULINARY CHALLENGE Every day, FOUNDING FATHERS, SEXUAL- offers/coupons. Information: www.torpedofactory. school food professionals face an ITY AND PUBLIC MEMORY The org/march150 • Some exclusions may apply. array of federal requirements to put Alexandria Historical Society and the school meals in cafeterias that meet Office of Historic Alexandria present a AN EQUAL RIGHTS AMEND- strict nutritional guidelines while lecture by Thomas Foster, professor of MENT EXPLAINER Virginia has adhering to restrictive per-meal bud- history at Howard University and au- www.rbincorporated.com become the 38th state to ratify gets. The Real Food for Kids Culinary thor of “Sex and the Founding Fathers: the Equal Rights Amendment. Julia Challenge gives students the chance The American Quest for a Relatable Tanner, ERA chair for the Arling- to overcome these challenges and Past.” Dr. Foster’s work shows how ton League of Women Voters and tell schools what they’d like to see in continual attempts to reveal the true founder of the Virginia Equal Rights their school cafeterias. Their success character of the founding fathers, Coalition, will explain the ERA’s im- is changing what’s being served in including George Washington, Thom- portance and the work that has been our schools. Twenty-one teams from as Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and done to bring about its ratification, seven school districts in the National others, reflect the desire to identify the noting key leaders, messaging, im- Capital Region will participate. core values and relatable traits that agery and actions. Come learn about Time: 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. link the founders to subsequent gen- the history of the ERA and what the Location: Hayfield Secondary future holds for the country in rela- School, 7630 Telegraph Road erations of Americans. By assessing tion to this momentous occasion. Information: https://realfoodfork- the varied public and private images Time: 3 to 4 p.m. ids.org/challenge.html of these generally idealized leaders, Location: Kate Waller Barrett Branch Foster illustrates how each generation Library, 717 Queen St. WASHINGTON'S MONUMENT uses them to reshape and reinforce Information: www.alexlibraryva.org CRUISE TO THE CHERRY BLOS- American civic and national identity. SOMS Traverse the Potomac River Time: 7:30 p.m. MARCH 20 from Old Town and cruise past the Location: The Lyceum, 201 S. Wash- cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C. ington St. BRANDENBURGS AND BREWS on the Washington’s Monuments Information: http://alexandriahistor- Members of the Alexandria Sympho- Cruise by Potomac Riverboat Company ical.org/events/

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WAYNE E. JULIAN (69), of Alexandria, Feb. 20, 2020 ASHBY F. OWEN (92), of Alexandria, March 8, 2020 KATHERINE L. SKIBA (83), of Alexandria, Feb. 28, 2020 SYBIL TAYLOR (88), formerly of Alexandria, Feb. 3, 2020 MARJORIE T. ZWERNER (81), formerly of Alexandra, March 5, 2020 Solutions from last week Solutions from

ANSWERING EMAIL by Pam Klawitter, edited by David Steinberg ACROSS 63. Utter chaos look like 27. Kind of wrestler who eats 75. Skilled speaker 1. Old-fashioned middle manager? 64. Bolt to get hitched 118. ... about a slightly wet book 10,000-calorie meals 78. Not in the office, say 7. "Call the Midwife" nurse 65. G-flat equivalent shipment? 30. Gator tail? 79. German sausage, for short 13. Long-legged bird 66. Suffix for project 122. "___ Doodle" 31. Residences 80. "Excuse me?" 18. Paternity test site 67. ... about a guy who's sleeping 123. Springsteen's ___ Band 33. That, in Peru 81. Bun filler? 19. Exact on the job? 124. Dumpster visitors 35. Director Rob 82. Knocked off, as a dragon 20. "Lose You to Love Me" singer 71. "Gotcha!" 125. Fury 38. Sneak home after curfew 83. Tax pro Gomez 74. Political pundit Peggy 126. Put into categories 40. Sun and Mercury org. 84. Gobbled up 21. Subject line for a reply email 76. Use, as a guacamole bowl 127. Like formal attire 41. Bunches and bunches 86. In the office, say about a defective charger? 77. Prepare for a road trip 42. Reading and Pennsylvania 90. Barbara with a perfect last 23. Target goal? 79. Suddenly pops DOWN (Abbr.) name? 24. Milo's adventurous pal 80. "Oh, what the heck?" 1. Old PC drive inserts 44. Accomplishment 91. Ang or Spike 25. Looked at 82. Water polluter 2. Boxing combo 45. Part of SFPD 92. Nittany Lions' sch. 26. "So unfortunate!" 83. Clothing fold 3. Congress of ___ Equality 46. Nevada slots city 94. Confessional visitor 28. Sport-___ (versatile vehicle) 84. "Gotcha!" 4. Walk through water 47. Reason to say "Oops!" 97. Power spikes 29. Evil laugh sound 85. Of base eight 5. Corn unit 48. Two-door car 98. Surgical beams 32. Make a change at the top? 87. Baldwin roasted in 2019 6. Uncertain, on a sched. 49. Artist's prefix for graph 99. Like a good winner 34. Tech support callers 88. Blast source? 7. Cornered, like a raccoon 51. Half a luau fish 101. Manuscript encl. 36. Note after fa 89. ... about specialized rehabili- 8. Partner of willing and able 52. Mostly dry sea 103. One who donates 37. Rx writers tation for a dog? 9. "That's gross!" 53. ... about allowing two events 104. Welcome 39. Group of bees 93. Eldest Musketeer 10. 13, in ancient Rome to occur in the same place? 106. Charmingly smooth 43. Boating hazards 95. Raison ___ 11. Exists no more 57. Color with no common rhymes 107. Angelou who said, "Nothing 46. ... about getting rid of dust? 96. Cannes kings 12. Brain scans, briefly 59. Clue heading will work unless you do" 50. Flash of inspiration 97. Utah metropolis' initials 13. Sheepdog, when working 61. ___-bye time 108. Mathematician Turing 51. Foal's mother 100. Crop up 14. "Evil Woman" band's letters 62. Org. 110. Circle calculation 54. Month before febrero 102. One may be poached 15. ... about disposing of an old 64. H's, in sorority names 111. Mysterious loch 55. Bruins' city (Abbr.) 105. Out of the ordinary electrical part? 65. Deep-fried Southern treat 112. Random ___ of kindness 56. Sea between Italy and Greece 107. Scuff up, perhaps 16. "Got this!" 68. Go in 114. Works in a museum 58. Big game sites 109. "Hey Jude" syllables 17. "Great" boy detective 69. ___ noir 117. Just manage, with "out" 60. Dutch-speaking Caribbean 113. It's south of Azerbaijan 19. Use leverage 70. History period 119. Granada gold islander 115. Major in astronomy? 20. Cruise ship amenities 72. Very, very big 120. Throw in 62. Taking a break 116. No one knows what they 22. It lights the way 73. Crude grp. 121. Bygone space station 28 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES HOMES IN BUSINESS SINCE 1987 Hand-me-down gardens

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BY MARTY ROSS time outdoors, where you tirely pleasing to a satisfying can keep an eye on how the landscape that reflects your Second-hand gardens garden develops through the tastes and interests. Design- aren't necessarily second year. There may not be much ers are good at recognizing rate. When you move into a of interest, or you may have the bones of a good old gar- new home and a hand-me- hit the horticultural jackpot. den, and they can also help down garden becomes yours, In the meantime, you you avoid common mistakes, there's often a lot to build could grow some of your own such as investing in plants on, but there's also plenty of favorite plants in flower pots that you may be familiar with room for your own ideas to or in a community garden but that just aren't right for take root and grow. plot in your neighborhood. the climate into which you While you're inside un- Joining a community garden have relocated. packing the dishes, arrang- is a great way to get a feel for Inheriting a landscape ing furniture and hanging local conditions. People love designed to please someone Planning to spruce up your home’s pictures, take the time to to share what they know with else can raise a lot of ques- interior this year or next? study the views of your a newcomer. tions, but don't feel guilty if a landscape from the windows If you brought plants with previous owner's dream gar- Call us now for a FREE estimate, and take and try to imagine yourself you from your previous garden den simply isn't your thing, 10% off if the work is performed in your new garden. but are not sure where to put Laurin Lindsey, a garden de- between December 2019 and March 2020. Don't be in too much of them, establish a nursery area signer and the owner of Ra- a hurry. When you've just on your new property, so your venscourt Landscaping and moved into a new house, es- plants can settle in while you Design, said. 703-684-7702 pecially in the winter, you decide where they will flour- "Sometimes people just don't really know what may ish. This is also a great time to don't go out there – they don't techpainting.com be hidden in the soil, such visit nearby botanic gardens feel connected,” Lindsey said. as spring bulbs or perenni- to look for inspiring design "If they have just moved into al flowers. It makes sense to ideas, get to know local plants a house, it may take them a allow yourself time to get to and check on interesting plant year or so to decide if they know your property, observ- combinations. want to personalize it." ing the patterns of sunlight Working with a profes- Lindsey's clients are and shade through the days sional designer – especially if asked to fill out an extensive and the seasons. you have moved to a climate questionnaire to help her in- You might want to buy you are unfamiliar with – terpret their needs. She asks a garden bench and try it will help you make a smooth clients about their favorite out in different spots to en- transition from a hand-me- courage yourself to spend down garden that's not en- SEE GARDENS | 29 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 29 HOMES GARDENS FROM | 28 trees. An arborist should be a good designer will have the brought in to do some pro- same ultimate goal. plants and colors. She wants fessional trimming work, if "It is really important that to know whether they're in- necessary. your client be able to have a terested in a vegetable gar- "It's hard to get a mature garden they love and connect den, flower beds, a patio or tree; you have to wait a long with," Lindsey said. an attractive naturalistic time," Lindsey said. "Trees Even working with a habitat. Their responses to provide shade, and birds live designer, it takes time to questions about specific de- there. You can't re-create that achieve the results you're tails and more general gar- just by putting in another tree." after. But while taking the dening and lifestyle attitudes No two projects are alike. first careful steps – getting form the foundation for a Some clients decide they'd your bearings in your new successful design collabora- just as soon get rid of ev- landscape, gathering ideas, tion, she said. PHOTO/MARTY ROSS ery trace of a previous own- distilling your thoughts – Some of the existing Don't be too quick to remove mature trees, even if they're not ex- er's garden and start from the satisfaction of turning plants in your new garden actly the ones you would have chosen yourself. They provide shade, scratch, Lindsey said, even someone else's garden into may prove to be long past bring birds to your garden and lend character to a yard. if the existing landscape has your own can be enjoyed im- their prime. been well maintained. Others mediately. Settle in, study "People get worried about unfortunate pruning jobs, of editing, you can do a lot to are eager to reinvigorate and the possibilities, check out ripping old plants out, but it's and they just need time and freshen things up and make reimagine their hand-me- the neighborhood or ask fine," Lindsey said. care to recover. Often, small the garden your own. down gardens without strip- a designer for help. The Others may be a little plants will benefit from be- Existing trees are another ping away the foundation of threads of your new garden overgrown, neglected or the ing moved into more sun or matter. If she can, Lindsey a strong design. Regardless will start to come together victims of enthusiastic but more shelter. With this kind always tries to save mature of which approach is taken, out of the old. HOME OF THE WEEK Renovated Cape Cod in Dyes Oakcrest Renovated in 2020, this Cape Cod is being offered for the first time since its original family ownership of 70 years. 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Planning to spruce up your home’s interior? Call us now for a FREE estimate, and take advantage of our 10% WINTER DISCOUNT if the work is performed in February or March 2020! Winter Painting Discount! 703-684-7702 30 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Our View Systemic, civil ethics reform is needed Opinion “Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.” There’s been a lot of talk recently, both in the Times’ opinion pages and on local social media sites, about ethics and conflicts of - Thomas Jefferson interest. We agree that these are important topics, and that additional ethics reform is needed in Alexandria to weed out potential conflicts of interest. However, the tone of this discourse has devolved to a level of inci- vility that we find offensive and unhelpful. It’s one thing to state an opinion about perceived conflicts of interest – or opinions on a range of topics – it’s quite another to impugn someone’s character for playing a role that’s legal under Alexandria’s current code. Alexandria Planning Commission Chair Nathan Macek recently has borne the brunt of this criticism because his for-pay job is with a company that does business with the city on a range of projects, most notably the Potomac Yard Metro Station. We agree that city code needs to be changed so that someone with Macek’s day job does not serve on the Alexandria Planning Commis- sion, let alone be its chair. But we also commend Macek for the many hundreds of hours that he has donated to the city in his service on various boards and commissions. It’s easy to go on a site and lob a mean comment about someone Your Views because we disagree with their position on an issue. It’s consider- ably more difficult to make oneself attend countless less-than-scin- tillating meetings, weeding through the minutia of city issues. This is time people like Macek could be spending with their families or Knowledgeable community pursuing other interests. In order for a discussion of needed ethics reform to remain civil, it needs to take place in the sphere of systemic changes rather than voices are needed criticisms of individuals, who are merely functioning within what To the editor: involved in any projects in which the current system allows. As such, below are our observations and In response to the March 5 letter WMATA was the client, including tech- recommendations. to the editor in the Alexandria Times, nical support to the City of Alexandria The first issue is the sheer number of boards and commissions in “Still awaiting ethics reform,” I would related to the new station. Alexandria. The city’s website lists 68 permanent commissions and like to set the record straight regarding My testimony before the State Wa- boards. This is in addition to task forces or commissions established my professional employment and role ter Control Board in support of the Po- for short periods of time, such as the task force that met during 2017 as a member of the Alexandria Plan- tomac Yard Metrorail Station was given to make recommendations on parking requirements or the joint ning Commission. on my personal behalf – not the city, city-schools task force that examined ways to integrate school and Each month, in consultation with the planning commission or my employer. city operations. city attorney’s office and my employer, I remain a daily Metrorail commuter That’s a lot of task forces that need qualified participants – proba- and in accordance with longstanding and strong supporter of the station, as bly too many. Does every issue require an on-going, resident commis- requirements in the city’s zoning ordi- is my right. sion? We think a lot of these could be eliminated. nance and state statute, I vet the Plan- Alexandria benefits from civic par- Second, the city’s various boards and commissions are not equal ning Commission agenda for potential ticipation by residents with profession- in the impact they have on life in Alexandria. Clearly, the Planning conflicts of interest and recuse myself al expertise in technical areas related Commission and Board of Architectural Review are in a category accordingly. During any recusal, I step to business before the city. The plan- of themselves when it comes to impact on city life. As such, strict- away from the dais and do not partici- ning commission has benefited from er conflict of interest provisions should apply to these two entities pate in discussion or vote on the item. the insights of architects, transporta- than, say, the sister cities commission. Because the Washington Metropol- tion planners, attorneys, small busi- Other commissions that might form a second tier of boards and itan Area Transit Authority is a client ness owners and others who have vol- commissions to be more closely regulated would be the Trans- of my company, I have recused myself unteered as citizen members. portation Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, Budget and from all items in which WMATA is the We should be wary of proposals that Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee, the Economic Development applicant, including the Potomac Yard would rob our boards and commissions Partnership, the Traffic and Parking Board and the Waterfront Metrorail Station development spe- of these knowledgeable community Commission. cial use permit and the WMATA office voices. That’s it – eight total out of 68 boards and commissions. And the building on Mill Road. -Nathan Macek, city council fix needed to eliminate conflict of interest concerns for Further, I have not personally been Alexandria those eight entities is simple and straightforward: “No person shall serve on the Alexandria Planning Commission, The opinions expressed in letters and columns are those of the writers only and do not reflect the views, nor receive the endorsement, of the Alexandria Times. SEE OUR VIEW | 33 WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM MARCH 12,2020 | 31

Support the Scholarship Fund Filling in the Blanks To the editor: ginia state tax bill. with Dr. Gregory Hutchings, Ed.D. Each year in March, Alex- If they give appreciated andria’s high school seniors securities or need to take a are waiting to hear from required minimum distri- Collaborating to beat coronavirus colleges and universities – bution from their individu- Alexandria City Public Schools and the ity of operations while minimizing student looking for that magical fat al retirement account they Alexandria Health Department always work and staff exposure. envelope that says “Con- would save more, potentially closely together whenever there is a flu out- Should we need to, however, we have a gratulations! You’ve been ac- a great deal more, on their break in a school. We already take precau- plan in place to continue learning – using cepted!” But there are many taxes. In fact, we have re- tions to ensure that ACPS schools and offic- the Chomebooks and technology students talented and hard-working ceived an increased amount es remain clean and hygienic at this time of already use on a daily basis to facilitate on- Alexandria students who of credits from the state this year when we often see outbreaks of flu and line study sessions and lessons. have a greater worry, and are year. More importantly, in- other viruses. We are beginning to see cases of COVID-19 thinking, “If I get accepted, vestments like these pay div- These efforts have been intensified with in the D.C. region and we will continue to how will I ever be able to af- idends for our community. the arrival of coronavirus in the United monitor the situation closely and use this ford college?” Remember that tax cred- States. We are working particularly closely time to continue preparing. ACPS staff par- With two out of three its are different than deduc- right now to monitor our schools in order to ticipated in a day-long, health-related table families at T.C. Williams High tions. Tax credits result in a detect any possible future cluster top emergency exercise in Janu- School living near or below dollar-for-dollar reduction in of the coronavirus and contain it ary 2020 – well before the corona- the federal poverty level and actual Virginia tax bills. In a before it spreads. virus appeared to be an issue. In receiving aid for free or re- few cases, tax credits, along All ACPS schools are cleaned addition, we are in constant con- duced-price lunch, the need with other tax laws, can re- daily. All of our classrooms are dis- tact with the Alexandria Health for college scholarships in sult in zero-cost charitable infected every day, and frequently Department to make sure we are this community is extraordi- giving – the credits may in touched areas such as doorknobs, doing everything we can to be nary. Each year, many bright, fact help residents save more faucet handles and handrails are ready and implement the neces- industrious Alexandria stu- in taxes than the amount of wiped down. Hard surfaces such sary precautions. dents are accepted to college, the gift. For instance, the as desk tops, are wiped down twice ACPS is taking part in a vir- but get left behind simply be- tax credits are applicable to per week, while all restrooms in all DR. GREGORY tual information session on cause they cannot afford the donations of stock and ap- schools are cleaned using a hospi- HUTCHINGS, ED.D COVID-19 on Thursday from 8 cost of tuition. preciable assets and can fully tal grade disinfectant. Soap dis- to 9 p.m. Residents can watch The Scholarship Fund of eliminate capital gains taxes. pensers are also being checked three times a the question and answer session live on the Alexandria, a local non-profit With tax credits available, day during school hours. ACPS Facebook page or on the city’s Face- based at T.C. Williams, works this is a terrific time to help Hand sanitizer is already provided in ev- book page. to make college affordable students in our community ery elementary school classroom and will be City Manager Mark Jinks; Dr. Stephen and accessible for all Alex- from families that are strug- made available as soon as it is accessible in Haering, director of the Alexandria Health andria students despite their gling to make ends meet, common areas at all schools. All students Department; and Dr. Rina Bansal, president financial need. Our general students who are the first in and staff will be encouraged to either wash of Inova Alexandria Hospital, will also be on fund scholarships now pro- their family to apply to col- their hands or use hand sanitizer prior to the panel. If you miss the event live, you can vide four-year college schol- lege, students whose parents eating. In addition, hand sanitizer will be catch it on the ACPS website at www.acps. arships of $3,000 a year to work multiple jobs just to pay available on school buses and school buses k12.va.us/coronavirus. This is easily accessi- the students most in need to the rent and feed the family. will be cleaned multiple times each week. ble from the home page of the ACPS website. help them get a college de- The tax credits available Helping to keep our schools and our com- In the meantime, there are simple things gree and a better chance for to the Scholarship Fund are munity virus-free must be a collaborative ef- that everyone can do to help. Washing hands a lifetime of success. I know limited and will be awarded fort. Everyone must participate – students, frequently with regular soap or hand sani- this because I’ve been on the on a first-come, first-served staff, families, volunteers and anyone in the tizer is the most effective way to prevent the board of the Fund since 2013. basis throughout the spring. community. Washing hands frequently is spread of any virus. Avoid touching your face My wife Libby and I have been A special information ses- the most effective way that you can do this, or shaking hands, cough into your sleeve or contributors for more than sion on tax credit benefits and regular soap is OK. a tissue and throw away your tissue immedi- 20 years, beginning when and how to access them will ACPS is part of a multi-agency, citywide ately after use. we sent the first of our three be held on Sunday at the committee that plans for any health-related Finally, please stay home when you are children to T.C. Williams. home of School Board Chair pandemic. We have a pandemic action plan not well and do not send your children to The Scholarship Fund has Cindy Anderson and her hus- that is currently being revised and adapted school if they are ill. Anyone who has trav- been approved by Virginia band Mark. Please contact to meet the specifics of coronavirus should eled to one of the highly infected countries is to receive “Select Tax Credit the fund for information at there be an outbreak in Alexandria. being advised to stay home for 14 days when Status” and can offer its sup- [email protected]. The plan addresses specific activities they return. porters a 65 percent tax cred- va.us or 703-824-6730. Our necessary to keep schools open and operat- ACPS will continue to provide updates it for charitable contribu- team will be happy to pro- ing while providing a clean and safe environ- as the situation evolves. In the meantime, tions on their Virginia state vide you with details about ment during an outbreak and the essential you can find updates at www.acps.k12.va.us/ income taxes. For example, if the information session or functions that must be performed by ACPS coronavirus. a person gives $10,000, they the tax credit process. if schools are closed. At present, we have no would receive a $6,500 tax intention of closing schools and our overall The writer is superintendent of credit to help pay their Vir- SEE SCHOLARSHIP | 32 goal is to do all we can to maintain continu- Alexandria City Public Schools. 32 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Time to reduce plastic use A colorblind approach is not racist To the editor: smaller and smaller pieces To the editor: year at 162 jurisdictions, said co-director Do you ever watch old called microplastics which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for Julie Nelson. Fairfax joined as a core mem- movies in amazement when harm our environment and colorblind policies. As he said on Aug. 28, ber in 2015, paying $10,000 in annual dues. the characters are smoking its inhabitants. 1963, “I have a dream that my four children Montgomery and Alexandria followed suit on a plane? Or how about The recycling system is will one day live in a nation where they will this year, while the D.C. Council recently the scene in “Mad Men” broken. Since 2018, China not be judged by the color of their skin, but became an associate member.” when Don Draper and fami- is no longer accepting the by the content of their character.” How- “The Alliance says the first step to ly just toss their picnic trash world’s plastic trash. We ever, the City of Alexandria has officially achieving equity is to normalize conver- aside without a care in the know the mantra: reduce, partnered with an organization called the sations on race, which involves teaching world? It is my hope that reuse, recycle. Notice that Government Alliance on Race and Equity, government officials and their constituents when our grandkids watch recycle is actually the last whose policies explicitly reject the princi- to embrace terms like ‘systemic racism’ … movies from today they will resort. We must reduce con- ple of colorblindness. In 2013, Seattle’s school board introduced be equally amazed at the sumption and reuse when After watching a presentation made ‘racial equity teams’ as part of a five-year people drinking out of sin- possible. before the city council on Sept. 24, 2019, I plan to tackle a chronic achievement gap. gle use plastic bottles and Refill is another option. inquired through Call.Click.Connect about … Recent research from Stanford University using plastic straws, stir- Several zero-waste grocery the city’s policies, asking Mayor Justin found that from 2016 to 2017, the gap in test rers and shampoo bottles stores, such as Mom’s Or- Wilson, “Why does the ‘Racial Equity Ini- scores between black and white students in with abandon. ganic Market, are popping tiative’ focus on race, and not poverty (or Seattle actually increased.” Plastic pollution is an up which allow you to bring another factor other than the color of a GARE’s approach, according to its re- issue that affects all of us in your container and refill person’s skin)?” source guide, is based on its understanding – whether you believe in them with soap, detergent Wilson eventually directed me to Jean that “Taking a ‘color-blind’ approach has not climate change or not. Step and shampoo. Kelleher, director of the city’s Office of Hu- helped” and that “policies must be targeted outside and see how long You can make simple man Rights, who replied, “I would like to di- to address the specific needs of communities you can walk before you see changes to reduce your plas- rect you to the website for the Government of color,” and this “means that sometimes that plastic bag, cap, bottle tic output: Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE). The City different groups will be treated differently.” or straw. You won’t get far. • Carry a refillable wa- of Alexandria is a member of GARE and will GARE’s official Communications Guide I walk along the Potomac ter bottle. Seek out and use be following strategies and training curricula from May 2018 explicitly rejects the con- several days a week. What water bottle filling stations. that have proved effective in assisting local cept of “colorblindness,” and cites an ar- used to be a relaxing stroll A shout out to National Air- governments throughout the US to address ticle titled “Colorblind Ideology Is a Form to clear my mind now sends port, the Alexandria YMCA, institutional and structural racism.” of Racism,” which states “colorblindness me into a tailspin as I spy the Orangetheory and T.C. Wil- GARE’s policies don’t bode well. As the seems like a good thing – really taking MLK plastic trash lining the shore liams High School. Washington Post reported in an Aug. 19, [Martin Luther King] seriously on his call to – it’s everywhere. Seriously, • Bring your own mug to 2019 article, “Local governments are trying judge people on the content of their charac- once you start noticing it, Starbucks and receive a 10- to fix racial inequality. But the path forward ter rather than the color of their skin,” but you can’t stop. Plastic can cent discount. Or try order- isn’t clear.” then insists colorblindness actually “oper- be found at the highest and ing a “for here” mug. “In Seattle, where its city council has ates as a form of racism.” lowest points on the planet – • Bring your own bags to spent millions supporting racial equity pro- The notion that colorblindness somehow Mt. Everest and the Mariana the grocery store. If you are grams in public schools, the achievement operates as a form of racism is contradictory. Trench in the Pacific Ocean only buying a pack of gum gap between black and white students has The city shouldn’t follow GARE’s lead on that where a plastic bag was re- from CVS, skip the bag alto- persisted, and in some areas, worsened.” issue and should instead implement policies cently found. gether. The Post article also says “The Govern- that help empower everyone without focusing We have been fooled • Choose aluminum foil ment Alliance on Race and Equity has seen on skin color. into believing we can toss over saran wrap. paid membership double annually since it -Paul Taylor, our plastic into the recy- • Buy loose produce or started work four years ago, peaking this Alexandria cling bin and it will be reuse compostable produce cycled, and that all is fine bags found at Trader Joe’s and good. Actually only 9 and other stores. SCHOLARSHIP FROM | 31 institutional aid available to help them pay percent of the plastic ever • Bring your empty deter- for college. produced has been recycled. gent bottles to Mom’s Organ- During the past 34 years, thanks to the More important than the tax savings, That means that every piece ic Market for a refill. generosity of past and current members of however, is that giving money to the Schol- of plastic you have used in • Patronize restaurants the Alexandria community, the fund has arship Fund is the right thing to do. With your lifetime – toothbrush, that are committed to sus- helped send more than 4,750 Alexandria your help, we can make sure that college ac- toy, straw, cup, bag, saran tainability. One example is students with financial need to college and ceptance letters are celebrated and not the wrap, pen or packaging – is Cava, which sells aluminum awarded more than $16 million in scholar- source of family tension. A college scholar- most likely still in existence water bottles rather than ships to T.C. Williams students who might ship from SFA can change a student’s life in some form or another on single use plastic ones. not otherwise have a chance at college. forever and help create financial stability this planet. Do your part – the Earth The fund now offers about $1 million and independence for both the student and It can take up to 1,000 is what we all have in com- in scholarships a year. In recent years the their family for generations. years for plastic to decom- mon. fund also provides comprehensive finan- -Bruce Johnson, pose in a landfill. While it -Stacy Sloan, cial aid advising for students to help them board member and treasurer, decomposes it breaks into Alexandria access any and all additional private and Scholarship Fund of Alexandria WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM OUT OF THE ATTIC MARCH 12,2020 | 33

Denise Dunbar Annie B. Rose served where needed Publisher & Executive Editor [email protected] As Alexandria celebrates In 1987, she was honored Women’s History Month, we by the National Caucus and Missy Schrott highlight one of Alexandria’s Center on Black Aging Inc., Editor foremost residents of the for her efforts to register vot- [email protected] 20th century: Annie B. Rose, ers, obtain housing for the Margaret Stevens whose life began and ended poor and improve services Sales Director in Alexandria. for the elderly. [email protected] The life that extended be- Of all of her organizations Patrice V. Culligan tween those two points for and causes, the designation Publisher Emerita 94 years impacted many of of 1315 Duke St. as a Nation- [email protected] our residents – and in a way al Historic Landmark in 1985 EDITORIAL continues to do so. held a special place in her Rose’s father was the heart. In a 1987 Washington Cody Mello-Klein Rev. Henry Bailey, famous Post interview, Rose stated: Reporter & Photographer [email protected] in our town for being sold “It is precious that in by the owners of the no- this day those dear people Luke Anderson torious slave jail at 1315 saw the importance of sav- Intern Duke St., and then walking ing that (slave pen) Build- [email protected] back to Virginia to find his ing and dedicating it. That ADVERTISING mother, who was living on they would recognize that Margaret Stevens the intersection of Queen all those who were slaves… [email protected] and Alfred streets. made such a great contribu- Rose later would mar- tion to this country.” Deb Riley [email protected] vel at her father’s quest to Rose’s contributions to learn to read after returning PHOTO/ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM Alexandria were noted by Marty DeVine to Alexandria, while work- Annie B. Rose. its residents. Soon after her [email protected] ing to lay track for the rail- death the former Pendle- Patrice V. Culligan road between Washington andria in the 1940s until her Rose served on the boards ton House, a housing facility [email protected] death in 1989, the number of of the Alexandria Red Cross and Richmond. Years later, that helps meet the needs of Tina Franco she commended his pride organizations that she was and the Urban League, the elderly and physically chal- Office Administrator at graduating from Whalen involved with, mainly on a council of Church Women lenged residents, as well as [email protected] Seminary with a degree in volunteer basis, was stag- United and Hopkins House, those with disabilities, was education, “in one boot and gering. She was a founding and was the first black presi- renamed in her honor. GRAPHIC DESIGN one shoe.” member of the Alexandria dent of the Alexandria Wom- Lyvian Sieg But Rose’s legacy is one Commission on Aging and en’s Civic Association. She Out of the Attic is [email protected] that she carved for herself. the Retired and Senior Vol- also played the organ weekly provided by the Office of From her first move to Alex- unteer Project. at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Historic Alexandria. CONTRIBUTORS Mara Benner Alexa Epitropoulos OUR VIEW FROM | 30 nership, Traffic and Parking city must resign from their residents who meet the above Kim Gilliam Board or Waterfront Commis- board or commission when criteria could be found to ably Elizabeth Holm Board of Architectural Re- sion whose company has done their current term expires.” serve on eight commissions Sarah Liu view, Transportation Com- business in the City of Alex- For continuity’s sake, cur- and boards – and subcommit- Louise Krafft mission, Board of Zoning andria during the past five rent board members like Macek tees of those eight entities. Appeals, Budget and Fiscal years. Anyone serving on one could be grandfathered in un- This issue is systemic, not Jim McElhatton Affairs Advisory Committee, of these boards whose com- til their current terms expire. personal. Let’s fix it and be Dr. Vivek Sinha Economic Development Part- pany begins operating in the We have no doubt that ample civil as we do. Jordan Wright

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19, 2020 Applicants: Timothy DeKeyser & Request to install small cell facility BUDGET FROM | 6 TIME: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Ellen D’Angelo on a utility pole on public property BAR #2020-00108 OHAD enue gained from the tax rate PLACE: ALEXANDRIA CITY adjacent to 500 South Fairfax Request for alterations at 609 increase would go towards HALL BAR #2020-00075 OHAD Street Princess Street funding city and school capital PLANNING & ZONING LI- Request for alterations at 408 Applicant: Cellco Partnership dba Applicants: Richard G. & Susan C. projects, such as the Douglas BRARY North Union Street Verizon Wireless Bosland 301 KING STREET, ROOM 2100 Applicant: Elizabeth Reno MacArthur Elementary School ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA BAR #2020-00085 OHAD BAR #2019-00556 OHAD rebuild. The city manager also 22314 BAR #2020-00076 OHAD Request to install small cell facility Request for concept review at 912, proposed increasing the real Request for partial demolition/ on a utility pole on public property 916 & 920 King Street estate tax by 2 cents in 2023 For further information, contact encapsulation at 418 & 418A South adjacent to 325 Queen Street Applicant: Galena Capital Part- and another 2 cents in 2025. the Department of Planning & Washington Street Applicant: Cellco Partnership dba ners The needs of the school Zoning at 703-746-4666. Applicant: Richard Galanis, The Verizon Wireless system make up the major- Campagna Center, Inc. BAR #2019-00557 OHAD ity of the FY2021 operating For reasonable disability ac- BAR #2020-00100 OHAD Request for concept review at 116 budget and FY2021-2030 CIP commodation, contact Graciela. BAR #2020-00077 OHAD Request for alterations at 804 South Henry Street budget. The proposed budget [email protected] or Request for addition & alterations South Lee Street Applicant: Galena Capital Part- includes the full $241.4 mil- 703.746.3808, Virginia Relay 711. at 418 & 418A South Washington Applicants: Eugene Smith & Laura ners lion in funding for Alexandria Street Doyle City Public Schools, which LEGAL NOTICE Applicant: Richard Galanis, The Old and Historic Alexandria parents and PTA members Campagna Center, Inc. BAR #2020-00101 OHAD District (OHAD); Parker – Gray broadly supported. Request for alterations at 419 District (PG) “The city manager’s budget BAR #2020-00079 OHAD South Royal Street proposal prioritizes the future Request for partial demolition/ Applicant: Old Presbyterian Meet- For reasonable disability ac- of Alexandria: it’s children,” Board of Architectural Review encapsulation at 612 South Lee ing House commodation, contact Graciela. Alexandria PTA Council Pres- Street [email protected] or LEGAL NOTICE OF A ident Katy Matthews said. “I Applicants: Daniel B. & Sarah M. BAR #2020-00105 OHAD 703.746.3808, Virginia Relay 711. PUBLIC HEARING can’t express strongly enough Lipson Request for partial demolition/ how the city’s PTAs support A Public Hearing will be held encapsulation at 630 South Pitt Information about the above this and ask that you do also.” by the Board of Architectur- BAR #2020-00078 OHAD Street item(s) may be obtained from Alicia Rutherford, a mem- al Review on WEDNESDAY, Request for addition at 612 South Applicants: Ivar & Rana Draganja the Department of Planning ber of the George Mason Ele- April 1, 2020 beginning at 7:00 Lee Street & Zoning, City Hall, 301 King mentary School PTA, spoke to PM in the City Hall Council Applicants: Daniel B. & Sarah M. BAR #2020-00104 OHAD Street Room 2100, Alexan- Chambers, second floor of City Lipson Request for addition at 630 South dria, Virginia 22314, or at the impact that a fully funded Hall, 301 King Street, Alex- Pitt Street 703.746.3833 www.alexandria- schools budget could have on andria, Virginia 22314 on the BAR #2020-00082 OHAD Applicants: Ivar & Rana Draganja va.gov/dockets. the students at George Mason. following applications: Request to install small cell facility The school’s modernization on a utility pole on public property process is currently scheduled BAR #2019-00418 OHAD adjacent to 520 South Lee Street to begin in 2023. Request for revisions to previous- Applicant: Cellco Partnership dba “Our 81-year-old wood ly approved partial demolition/ Verizon Wireless frame school currently has no encapsulation at fire sprinklers or carbon mon- 214 South Henry Street BAR #2020-00083 OHAD oxide detectors and obsolete Applicants: Timothy DeKeyser & Request to install small cell facility fire alarm panels,” Rutherford Ellen D’Angelo on a utility pole on public property said. “… Our children have at- adjacent to 411 Gibbon Street tended schools in these con- BAR #2019-00419 OHAD Applicant: Cellco Partnership dba ditions for too long and any Request for revisions to previously Verizon Wireless further delay is unacceptable. approved addition at 214 South Please support funding the BAR #2020-00084 OHAD Henry Street proposed CIP so that Alex- andria students today and in the future have the safe and healthy schools they deserve.” The hearing on Tuesday was the first of two budget public hearings. The second is scheduled for April 18 and will be dedicated to discussion of the proposed tax rate increase. In the meantime, council will be busy with weekly work sessions leading up to scheduled budget adoption on April 29. [email protected] 36 |MARCH 12, 2020 ALEXANDRIA TIMES

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