The March Del Ray Business Association (DRBA) monthly lunch will feature Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook and is rescheduled for this week (Mon. 3/24 at 11:30 AM, FireFlies Restaurant, 1501 Mt. Vernon Ave., more information).    

The City Manager appointed 10-person Food Truck Advisory Group will finish discussions on the feasibility of food trucks in different parts of the City- outstanding issues on the agenda include discussion on locations in the Market Square and Washington Street areas (Mon. 3/24 at 6:00 PM, City Hall, Sister Cities Conference Room).  

The West End Business Association (WEBA) will host a session of their Business at Breakfast Series, featuring Morgan Wright, CEO at CSI, LLC and Stuart Howard, Independent Associate at LegalShield, titled "The Global Threat of Identity Theft: Cybersecurity Implications for Main Street" (Weds. 3/25, 8:00 - 9:30 AM, Alexandria Police Station Community Room, 3600 Wheeler Ave, registration requested).

City Council will hold their second legislative meeting of the month (Tues. 3/25 at 7:00 PM, City Hall, Council Chambers).  Items of interest include appointments to the Alexandria Marketing Fund Committee.

The City Council will continue holding budget work sessions on the City Manager's budget recommendations.  This week's session will focus on items in the Safe, Secure & Just focus area (Weds. 3/26 at 6:30 PM, T&ES Offices, 2900 Business Center Dr).

The Alexandria Small Business Development Center completes its three part series for nonprofit organizations.  "Boot Camp for Changing the World: How to Start, Manage and Grow a Nonprofit Organization- Operating Well" featuring Jennifer Ayers, JL Ayers Consulting LLC,and her team of experts including Larry Checco, Page Moon, Ben Takis and Cathy Pennington. This session will cover charity rankings, financial operations, policy & risk, marketing strategy and developing an IT policy (Thurs. 3/27 at 9:00 AM, AEDP/SBDC Offices, 625 N. Washington St., registration required).

REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT     

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront Proposal: High-End Residences, Retail and a Restaurant -- OldTownAlexandriaPatch.com

Deal or No Deal? Old Dominion Boat Club to Consider Eminent Domain Ultimatum from City Officials (Page 1) -- Alexandria Gazette

Residential Waterfront: Developers Come Forward with Proposals for Robinson North and Robinson South (Page 3) -- Alexandria Gazette

Down to the Wire (Page 8) -- Alexandria Times

Terminal Velocity (Page 11) -- Alexandria Times

EYA Unveils Vision of Homes, Stores Along Alexandria's Waterfront -- Washington Business Journal

Developer Proposing Upscale Housing, Restaurant on Alexandria Warehouse Site-- Washington Post

In Alexandria, End of the Road for King Street Used-Car Lots to Come in October -- Washington Post

Auto Dealers Take Readers for a Ride in Defending Their Turf  -- Washington Post         

Back in Old Town: What Was Behind Akridge's Alexandria Purchase -- Washington Business Journal

Akridge Buys 1199 North Fairfax -- Washington Business Journal

Akridge, Stockbridge Capital Buy Old Town Office -- Globest.com

Akridge and Stockbridge Pick Up TransPotomac Plazaon Alexandria Waterfront -- CoStar.com

Metro Selects Next Stations for Redevelopment --

Bike And Pedestrian Access Could Breathe Life Into 'Underused' Metro Stations -- WAMU.org

JCR Buys Properties in Alexandria and D.C. -- Virginia Business

ECONOMY, GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY

Old Town Alexandria, Frederick Among Top 10 Downtowns Across the Country -- Washington Post

Alexandria's Old Town, Frederick on List of 'Best Downtowns'-- Washington Business Journal

The Best Downtowns in America Are Filled With Incredible Homes (PHOTOS) -- Huffington Post

Alexandria, Frederick Tapped As Top Downtowns in the Country -- WAMU.org

Alexandria's Downtown Makes Top 10 List -- Virginia Business

Alexandria Bike Lanes Welcomed by a Courageous Commuter -- WTOP.com

Alexandria Officials Want to Push Cyclists to Royal Street -- WAMU.org

Budget Competition: Taxes to Increase Across Northern Virginia, Some More Than Others (Page 4) -- Alexandria Gazette

BUSINESS & RETAIL

Kevin Bacon's Nonprofit - Bisnow

D.C. Chefs Get James Beard Finalist Nominations -- Washington Business Journal

And the 2014 RAMMYs Nominees Are... -- Washington Business Journal

Armstrongs, Babin Finalists for RAMMYs 2014 'Restaurateur of the Year' Award -- DelRayPatch.com

15 Secret Bars You Need to Visit -- Huffington Post

CoStar Group Severs Ties with Delta Associates Citing Competitive Issues -- Washington Business Journal