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The space at 510 Broadway had been the home of Little Darlings Children’s Boutique until it was destroyed in the Broadway fire on Feb. 25, 2020.

Citys revolving loan fund helps 2 Alexandria businesses The building at 609 Broadway is being converted into real estate offices, with a conference room and accessory space. Written By: Al Edenloff | × A new canopy over the entrance of 609 Broadway St. reads Kvale Real Estate. The building was put on the market in 2019 by Ravnik & Co., and Carl Kvale purchased it for his business in February 2020. The space is currently being remodeled. (Jasmine Johnson / Echo Press...

Fire-ravaged lot on Alexandrias Broadway brims with business potential The property at Fifth Avenue and Broadway has sparked interest, according to Nicole Fernholz, executive director of the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission. Written By: Al Edenloff | × A lot along Broadway and Fifth Avenue in Alexandria, which once contained four historic buildings, now stands empty after a fire in February, 2020. (Echo Press file photo) An empty lot on Alexandria�...

A year after downtown Alexandria fire, businesses bounce back No, Raapers restaurant is not moving into the old Tennessee Roadhouse spot, but it and other businesses have plans to keep going a year after fire destroyed their downtown locations 6:03 am, Feb. 24, 2021 × On Feb. 25, 2020, onlookers watched as fire departments battled the blaze that destroyed six Alexandria businesses and displaced about 20 residents. (Echo Press file photo) If they can drive a different rou...

Through it all, there were shining moments of kindness, generosity and unity. Written By: Al Edenloff | × In April, Public Works Director Bill Thoennes used a bucket truck to put a mask on Big Ole in Alexandria. The event was organized by city staff. "Our message is simple — we are masking up for safety," said Sara Stadtherr, communications coordinator for the city. "Safety of our community, safety of those around us, ourselves and for our families." (Echo Press file photo) T...

Air at ice arena in Alexandria may soon be less humid At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council voted 3-2 to apply for a grant through the James Metzen Mighty Ducks program that was approved by the state Legislature in October as part of the bonding bill. Written By: Al Edenloff | × The air inside Alexandria’s Runestone Community Center may soon be a little more comfortable. At its meeting Monday night, the Alexandria City Council voted 3-2 to apply...