Federal authorities are actively seeking office space in Alexandria, Virginia, which takes the lead in this week's news headlines

The city of Alexandria is buzzing with news and events this week. Here's a roundup of the top stories that have caught the attention of its residents.

In a joint announcement made in June, HUD Secretary Scott Turner, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and GSA Commissioner Michael Peters revealed the General Services Administration's (GSA) search for office space in Alexandria to relocate the National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF was displaced from its Eisenhower Avenue headquarters. The GSA is seeking between 240,000 and 280,000 square feet of Class A office space for a 48-month lease, with occupancy required by the end of November.

Meanwhile, the second most-read story this week is about the property at 1503-1505 Mount Vernon Avenue being marketed for lease, with availability starting Sept. 1. The property features 1,100 square feet of interior space on a 10,706-square-foot lot with 100 feet of street frontage and three parking spaces. Principal Broker Apostle Paul Voutsas confirmed that his firm has been instructed to list the property for lease by the trust that owns the property. However, the search results do not provide information about the trust responsible for renting the building currently used by The Garden restaurant. The listing for the property includes the request: "DO NOT DISTURB THE CURRENT TENANT."

Another significant event happening in Alexandria is the Labor Day Weekend celebrations. The weekend is filled with outdoor markets, cultural events, and live entertainment across the city's neighborhoods. A comprehensive listing of happenings is available for the long weekend.

Unfortunately, Alexandria has also seen a hit-and-run incident on Tuesday (Aug. 26) in the 5400 block of Richenbacher Avenue. A stolen Toyota Corolla with Virginia plates overturned after crashing into a parked Lexus IS 250 in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Three occupants of the vehicle fled on foot, and no arrests have been made as of yet.

Mayor Alyia Gaskins expressed the city's commitment to keeping the NSF in Alexandria, stating, "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support the National Science Foundation in their search for a new home in our city. Alexandria is a vibrant, innovative, and intellectually stimulating city, and we believe it's the perfect place for the NSF to continue its important work."

As the search for office space continues, residents and businesses in Alexandria look forward to welcoming the NSF to its new home and enjoying the long weekend's festivities. Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories.

Federal authorities are actively seeking office space in Alexandria, Virginia, which takes the lead in this week's news headlines