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Author: Will Nesbitt

Will is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia. Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.
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Hold the Torpedos: Alexandria City Unveils the Revitalization Proposals for the Torpedo Factory Art Center

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Recent press regarding rumored conversion of a reinvented Torpedo Factory envisioning a food hall or food court proved to be greatly exaggerated. The extensive outline of the Action Plan for Vibrancy and Sustainability benefiting the landmark art center was made public at the end of work day Friday, October 17. Alexandria City Director of Communications and Public Information Craig T. Fifer shared the proposal with The Zebra Press, noting that the revitalization plans do not incorporate a food hall or food court. Proposals for improvements have been submitted to the City by Scott Shaw and Route 66 Ventures. Estimated capital funding needed to address the deficiencies and improvements are between $10 million and $15 million for the next decade.
Source: Hold the Torpedos: Alexandria City Unveils the Revitalization Proposals for the Torpedo Factory Art Center | News Break

Mercury in Retrograde: Your Guide to Buying and Selling While the Planets Go Crazy

While there’s no need to stock up on instant mac and cheese and prepare for the apocalypse, you might want to be a little extra cautious during this time.
Astrologers believe that this brief planetary upheaval throws chaos into life down here on our planet.  For fun, you might want to read about: Mercury in Retrograde: Your Guide to Buying and Selling While the Planets Go Crazy

Weekend road and rail: Work continues on 3 Metro lines, plus Suitland Parkway and Nutley Street interchanges | WTOP

With Metro moving back to regular scheduling during this public health crisis, they’ve also returned to routine weekend maintenance, which will affect three lines this weekend for switch replacement.
In Fairfax County, motorists have been contending with overnight ramp closures at the I-66 interchange at Nutley Street as part of the Transform 66 Outside of the Beltway Project all week long. Each night since Tuesday, and now through Saturday, between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., the ramp from I-66 westbound to northbound Nutley Street is closed and detoured. Motorists will be directed west to access the Vienna/Fairfax/GMU Metro exit, then directed right to Country Creek Road, to Virginia Center Boulevard to turn left at the traffic signal for northbound Nutley Street.
An image of the Nutley Street ramp closure and detour along I-66 in Virginia. (Courtesy VDOT)
Also, in Merrifield, eastbound Prosperity Avenue is closed between Dorr Avenue and Merrilee Drive for the next four weeks, as crews relocate underground utilities. All vehicular, pedestrian and bike traffic is detoured south onto Dorr Avenue, east to Merrifield Avenue, north to Merrilee Drive back to Prosperity Avenue. As always, work is weather-dependent and the dates may change.
The Dorr Avenue detour in Merrifield, Virginia. (Courtesy VDOT)
In Herndon, after a weather postponement, the bridge rehabilitation project on Route 7 over Sugarland Run has been rescheduled for this weekend, with continuous double lane closures expected westbound. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday and running through Sunday, the westbound lanes of Route 7 between the Fairfax County Parkway and Dranesville Road will see two right lanes blocked for a project focused on a new bridge deck, pier and abutment repairs plus upgrades to the guardrails, curbs and gutters. There have been no more updates from VDOT on overnight weekend work, but there always seems to be something not listed. Be sure to stay tuned to WTOP Traffic on the 8s for the latest on possible work on I-395, I-66 or the Beltway. Full Story: Weekend road and rail: Work continues on 3 Metro lines, plus Suitland Parkway and Nutley Street interchanges | WTOP

7 Great Date Ideas in Arlington, Virginia

After you have seen the sights, hit your hotel room to dress up for a date night in Arlington
1. A Trip Around the World -- Impress your date by taking an impromptu trip around the world via Arlington's international restaurants. 2. Skate & Sip -- Treat your better half to an evening of ice skating and drinks in Arlington’s Ballston neighborhood. Start the date off at the MedStar Capitals Iceplex, home to the Stanley Cup Champs Washington Capitals. Order is important! Skate, then sip. 3. Spice It Up --- Arlington has a number of providers who offer an array of themed cooking classes that are perfect for date nights and chefs of all experience levels. 4. Dinner & a Show --- The Village at Shirlington impresses with tree-lined streets and brick sidewalks lined with cafes, bars and restaurants. Stroll through Shirlington to the Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, where you can watch everything from Broadway-style musicals to independent plays. 5. Coffee & Convo --- Clarendon’s Northside Social Coffee & Wine Bar serves up beautiful lattes and fresh baked treats on its expansive patio, or check out East West Coffee & Wine, the area's newest stop, for a quick drink in the midst of Clarendon nightlife. In Ballston, head to Republik Coffee Bar for some java in a charming courtyard with a water fountain after strolling through the neighborhood or enjoying dinner at nearby Ballston Quarter. 6. Drinks with a View --- Arlington offers some of the best vantage points of D.C. and some top spots for taking in that view with a drink in hand. There are many options in Rosslyn then stroll over to the nearby Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) with impressive views onto DC. 7. Picnic & Pictures --- On a sunny day, make plans for a romantic picnic with a view. Make your way to the Netherlands Carillon 50-bell tower, which affords beautiful views of D.C. and the Potomac River and plays an automated concert every day at noon and at 6 p.m. Or, get active walking or biking on the Mount Vernon Trail, visiting Gravelly Point to watch planes fly overhead as you enjoy your picnic and views of the Potomac. Source: 7 Great Date Ideas in Arlington, Virginia