Raise the Roof: RTA Hosts Fundraiser
RTA hosts annual fundraiser.
A competitive cornhole tournament helped “raise the roof” as Rebuilding Together Alexandria held its annual fundraiser Sept. 24 at Port City Brewing.
Alexandria: New Heights Approved for Oakville Triangle
Building height restrictions along Route 1 traded for affordable housing and park renovations.
For visitors to Alexandria from Arlington or D.C., Route 1 serves as the first gateway into the city.
Severance Trial Begins in Alexandria
The six week trial of Charles Severance, accused of three homicides in Alexandria, began in Fairfax County on Oct. 5.
Alexandria: What’s in a Write-in Name?
City’s Electoral Board to determine “intent of the vote.”
Despite being dead for 10 years now, Rosa Parks is virtually uncontested on the Democratic ticket for mayor of Alexandria.
Letter: Need Ward System for Council
Letter to the Editor
A frequent question that I get is about the City of Alexandria's convoluted voting process, which is the only jurisdiction in Virginia that has its City Council members elected "at large" rather than by wards.
Letter: Understanding Sewer Rates
Letter to the Editor
My neighbors sometimes tell me that their monthly wastewater treatment bills seem to be taking a bigger bite out of their family budget.
Letter: Contribution Disclosures
Letter to the Editor
After writing about the new “Developer Party” in Alexandria I found the Virginia State Board of Elections website where all candidates must periodically file reports of all contributions over $100.
Letter: A Disappointing Turn-around
Letter to the Editor
As resident of the West Taylor Run neighborhood, John Chapman and his neighborhood constituents had a vested interest in the outcome of the Woodbine Care Center located off King Street.
Letter: Stance on Immigration?
Letter to the Editor
Decades ago, the Republican Party welcomed immigrants to our shores. In 1988, the Republican platform stated clearly “We welcome those from other lands who bring to America their ideals and industry.”
Letter: No Longer Impartial?
Letter to the Editor
City Code of Ordinances, Title 2, Chapter 4, Article A, Section 2-4-7 states that every person appointed by the City Council to any committee shall take an oath to “… impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me …”
Letter: ‘Our Acres Of Diamonds’
Letter to the Editor
The quality of our lives is most affected by local government.
Letter: 24 Skills And Reasons
Letter to the Editor
I am, Lynnwood Campbell, a long-time resident of Alexandria and former nine-year member of the Alexandria City Public School Board.
Letter: Chart a New Course
Letter to the Editor
We are just one month away from an important mayoral election in which we have the chance to chart a new course for Alexandria.
Letter: A Safer City
Letter to the Editor
I am glad that the Alexandria Gazette Packet is covering the city’s update to its Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
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