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Alexandria HRA cuts its budget and tax collection – Alexandria Echo Press

ALEXANDRIA – The Alexandria City Council has approved the levy of $381,638 in property taxes for 2025, as requested by the Alexandria Housing and Redevelopment Authority. The levy is well below the maximum amount allowed by law of $430,611. This…

Developer of $14.1 million apartment project gets tax breaks for 13 years, instead of 26 years requested – Alexandria Echo Press

ALEXANDRIA – A 54-unit apartment complex for residents 55 and older will receive tax breaks from the city, but only for 13 years, not the 26 years requested by the developer. At its meeting Monday, the Alexandria City Council approved…

The Secret Service temporarily closes Judy Lowe Park

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — The Judy Lowe Neighborhood Park at 1 & 7 E. Del Ray Avenue in Alexandria will remain closed until further notice. Alexandria city officials say these closures are at the request of the U.S. Secret Service….

TikToker Keith Lee reviews popular food truck Flavor Hive in Alexandria on DMV tour

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (7News) — Las Vegas-based food critic and social media influencer Keith Lee is back with another food review on his tour of the DMV—this time at the Flavor Hive food truck in Alexandria, Virginia. He reviewed a deal…

Average sales price for lakefront homes in Douglas County has increased nearly 52% in the past 20 years – Alexandria Echo Press

DOUGLAS COUNTY – Over the past 20 years, the average sales price for lakefront homes in Douglas County has increased from around $284,800 (in 2004) to about $590,000 (in 2024) – about 51.7%. Information from the Douglas County Assessor’s office…

Anderson Florist is for sale – Alexandria Echo Press

ALEXANDRIA – Anderson Florist was founded in 1916. For the past 23 years, the store has been owned and operated by Rodney and Lori Schultz. Now the Schultzes want to retire and at the same time find a buyer for…