Commentary: Growing the State's Economy
Last week, the 2017 Virginia General Assembly session began with a call from Governor McAuliffe for us to work across partisan divides in order to help nurture the New Virginia Economy and make the Commonwealth a place that we all want to live in.
Letter to the Editor: Time Limits for All in Alexandria
Regarding City Council's recent vote to limit the number of speakers to 12 during the "open mic" comment period, (Gazette Packet, “Talking about Talking,” Jan. 12) with Mayor Silberberg voting "no," this major policy change deserves a public hearing and extending this matter to a broader group.
Letter to the Editor: T.C. Williams Lights Wouldn’t Disturb Neighbors
I believe that the fighting over the lighting over T.C Williams High School’s football field is ridiculous.
Letter to the Editor: Valuable Addition to Alexandria
The proposed Alexandria Veterans Commission will be a valuable means of coordinating the many contributions veterans are making to our city.
Letter to the Editor: Deplorable Decision by Rep. Don Beyer
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s rather deplorable decision to boycott the U.S. tradition of the peaceful transfer of power is disappointing.
Letter to the Editor: Mayoral Accomplishments in Alexandria
A year ago, my friend, Allison Silberberg, was sworn in as Alexandria’s new mayor. As I reflect on Allison’s first year as Mayor of Alexandria, it is remarkable what she has accomplished in 12 months.
Letter to the Editor: More Glass For Old Town Alexandria?
Several years ago, I advised the Alexandria City Council that the all-glass building at the Edmonson Plaza was totally out of place in the Old and Historic District, and that it served as a signal to use glass elsewhere in this district, specifically at the North and South Robinson Terminals.
Green: Color for Sewers and Boots in Alexandria
Bill Jones climbs into his white city truck and heads for 5375 Duke St. to respond to an emergency ticket.
On the Front Line: Alexandria deputies to serve at inauguration.
When inaugurations come around, members of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office are always on the front line.
Agenda:Alexandria
Experts to discuss impact of local election changes.
When Democrats Justin Wilson and Tim Lovain lost their City Council seats to Republicans Frank Fannon and Alicia Hughes in 2009, they put forth the proposal to move local elections from May to November, an initiative that passed the majority Democratic council in June of that same year.
Alexandria Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department.
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department.
Commentary: Initiatives in the Legislature
Several of my bills are moving quickly in the General Assembly’s “short,” 45-day.
Commentary: On Krizek’s Agenda
The 2017 General Assembly is underway. This year is a “short session” and runs only 45 days, from Jan. 11 to Feb. 25.
Planning Affirms Murraygate Village in Mount Vernon
Five more units to stay.
Fairfax County’s Redevelopment and Housing Authority requested five more units for planned Murraygate Village, garden style apartments immediately west of the Mount Vernon Crossroads shopping center in the Hybla Valley area near Richmond Highway.
Alexandria Home Sales: December, 2016
In December, 2016, 214 Alexandria homes sold between $3,100,000-$109,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: December, 2016
Ebbin Works Behind the Scenes to Cut a Deal on Sewer System
Accelerated timetable would bypass regulatory process in exchange for keeping state money.
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) has been working behind the scenes with Sen. Richard Stuart (R-28) to cut a deal that would save state funding for Alexandria, which could be at risk if the city fails to clean up its sewer system by 2020.
Stepping Stone into the Future
Program provides work experience for veterans
Though the laboratory technicians at the Veterans Curation Program (VCP) work with archaeological collections of the past, the program is a stepping-stone into the future for each of them.
Former California Highway Patrol commander named new chief of police.
Michael Brown has been selected as Alexandria’s new chief of police.
Raiders of the Lost Art
Robert Luther introduces himself as a treasure hunter, and next Tuesday, will auction a piece of ‘50’s art legend Stan Galli.