Inclusionary Dreams
What if Alexandria could force developers to build affordable housing?
If Alexandria wanted to take a carrot-and-stick approach to development, city officials would soon run into a problem. The lure of density is a big fat carrot, which seems to be getting larger each year. But officials in Richmond are holding all the sticks. Chief among them is the idea of inclusionary zoning, which would require the General Assembly to give Alexandria permission to force developers to build affordable housing.
Follow the Long Faith Journey of a Tomato in Alexandria
Unsold produce at Old Town Market makes for modern gleaning, and food for people with need.
Tomato
35 years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence
Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation
Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation
Food Desperately Needed
Food Desperately Needed
Roundups
Roundups
SoberRide for Halloween
SoberRide for Halloween
Attend Town Hall Meetings on SHAPE the Future of Aging
Future of Aging
Young Turk from Alexandria
Armistead Boothe led war vets in General Assembly who took on Byrd Machine.
In some ways, Alexandria was the home of the forces who worked against the conservative political organization that ran Virginia politics for most of the 20th century. Starting after the conclusion of World War II, the city was represented in the House of Delegates by a young war vet by the name of Armistead Boothe.
Senior Technology and Avoiding Scams and Fraud
Senior Technology
Our Very Necessary Insects in Mount Vernon
Advice: cut lawns in half, plant native plants and trees, remove invasive plants, minimize use of pesticides, reduce light pollution.
Insects
Centreville Library’s Fall Book Sale
Roundups
Korean Bell Garden Ceremony Marks 10 Years
Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance
Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance
Local Teen Makes International Debut
Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music
Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music
Bench and Accolades for Avid Gardener
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.