Wednesday, February 13, 2013
President Obama's remarks on gun violence draw biggest reaction.
The Alexandria Democratic Committee assembled Tuesday evening to watch President Obama’s first State of the Union address of his second term at Ramparts Tavern on Fern Street, a regular hangout of Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner. The expressions of the Ohio congressman and other elected officials that popped on the restaurant's TV screens seemed to spark the biggest reactions from the crowd of 30 or so, but the Alexandria Democrats also warmly voiced their approval of the president’s remarks on clean energy, early education, immigration reform and gun control. “I thought it was really moving,” said Old Town resident Jean Orr. “What he said at the end about gun violence that’s really affecting our country really made a lot of…
Saturday, January 19, 2013
From Metro closures and changes to where to eat and how to stay warm, Patch has you covered.
While Monday's crowds may not be as intense as in 2009, when an estimated 1.8 million people came to DC for President Barack Obama’s inauguration, there’s still a lot of info you need to know to survive the day. From Metro closures and changes to where to eat and how to stay warm, Patch has you covered. Transportation Check out Patch’s inauguration travel guide. Metro — Some metro stations will be closed, and some bus routes will be detoured. See our guide to taking Metro this weekend. Then, read ‘What’s Up with the Metro: Inauguration Edition’ and watch this video from Metro to be fully informed and prepared. Driving — Driving is definitely not recommended. If you’re still thinking about driving downtown, be prepared to sit in traffic and…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Cards featuring Obama cost $15.
Metro has begun accepting orders for commemorative SmarTrip cards for the January inauguration of President Barack Obama. "Inauguration Day, January 21, 2013" and Obama's picture, along with "America Makes History Again" adorn the cards, which are $15. That's only $1 more than a one-day paper pass, according to a news release from the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority. The cards come pre-loaded with a one-day pass that provides unlimited Metrorail travel on the first day it is used. It can also be used as a "flash pass" for unlimited Metrobus transportation on Inauguration Day, the news release states. Cards are expected to ship in mid-December. Metro has launched an inauguration webpage where customers can sign up for special…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Office will be 15th for Obama campaign in Virginia.
It seems like President Obama isn't taking any chances when it comes to trying to win over Virginia voters in the fall. In what will be the president's 15th campaign office in the Old Dominion for the 2012 presidential election, the Obama campaign will open an office Saturday in Alexandria, according to the Alexandria Democratic Committee. A grand opening is set for Saturday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the office located at 1400 Duke St., at the corner of Duke and West streets, across the street from the original Shiloh Baptist Church. Former DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe, who has hinted at a run for governor, will speak to volunteers and guests at the grand opening, according to the committee website. McAuliffe hosted both President Obama …
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Restaurant owners seek parking reduction to build rooftop patio.
Del Ray Pizzeria is looking to expand—and in a big way. The folks behind the restaurant, which received a big endorsement from President Obama in December, have submitted plans to the city to expand the restaurant by 133 seats, including 40 seats on a seasonal outdoor patio to be constructed off the building’s roof. The restaurant is applying for a parking reduction of 32 spaces. The application is scheduled to go before Alexandria’s Planning Commission on March 8. If approved, the expanded restaurant will have a total of 125 indoors seats over two floors and 52 outdoor seats. It currently has just 44 seats. In the application, the restaurant is referred as “the choice of President Obama for pizza.” The restaurant was closed Tuesday for …
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Restaurant staff installs new sign on exterior wall.
The folks at Del Ray Pizzeria are thanking President Obama for his surprise carryout order. Del Ray Patch reader Kent Lassman sent in these photos Friday evening of pizzeria staff installing a new sign that reads, “Thank you, Mr. President!” The sign is on the exterior wall of the pizzeria on the corner of Mt. Vernon and E. Del Ray avenues. After some last-minute holiday shopping at Potomac Yard on Wednesday afternoon, Obama’s motorcade moved into Del Ray where the president personally picked up three pizzas—a sausage and pepperoni, a supreme, and a green pepper and onion—from the restaurant. The president also took time to meet with members of a crowd that quickly assembled along Mt. Vernon Avenue behind caution tape set up by the Secret …
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Saturday, June 18, 2011
Michelle Obama and her daughter Malia and friend were seen at the restaurant on Friday afternoon
Editor's Note: We have updated this article to correct that Sasha was not dining with her mom, but Malia brought along a friend. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were reportedly having lunch Friday at the Union Street Public House, as was confirmed by the restaurant. The news of this unexpected lunch visit to Old Town brought a small ferver to Union Street. Onlookers consisting of a mix of tourists, locals and press all gathered outside the restaurant once news spread that the president was to have lunch in Old Town. The security presence of the Secret Service outside the pub included a number of black SUVs along with members of the service posted along the entire block. While the president and vice president didn't …
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Shakun Drew
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