Alexandria Highway Renamed
Jefferson Davis loses Alexandria again.
At the City Council meeting on June 23, the long discussed renaming of Route 1 in Alexandria was finally passed. Today, the street is called Jefferson Davis Highway where it isn’t split up into Patrick and Henry streets through Old Town.
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: What To Do Next Time?
Woodrow Wilson Bridge closing brings hours of gridlock.
I know many of you who live, work and/or play in northern Mount Vernon were very frustrated by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge closure last week. I, myself, spent more than three hours getting home as a result of all the roadway issues.
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: Missing Greyhound
A stone greyhound statue is missing from the 100 block of Prince Street.
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: Worst of Government
Legally and ethically, the Preferred Alternative is also a "violation of the Greens Scenic Area Easement."
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: Unorthodox At Best
Citizens have the right to expect that our local government will make decisions on their behalf only after holding a public hearing and listening to their informed opinions. The great failure of the Potomac Yard Metro decision process is for this hearing, the procedure normally followed was discarded.
Mentor of The Month: Sophia Fuentes
From Picture Books to Chapter Books
Mentor Sophia Fuentes and Student Melani write to each other about their experience as a part of Wright to Read.
Opinion: Commentary: When the Dangerous Unknown Is Preferable
We must recommit ourselves to being steadfast in our compassion for and dedication to assisting those fleeing violence, terror, and oppression.
Anderson and Blackburn Opening Another Restaurant in Alexandria?
…and their burger joint Holy Cow just raised $100,000 for local charities.
New Economic Development Tool for Alexandria?
Risks and rewards of new federally tax-incentivized “opportunity zones” yet to be seen.
