Ask about Unsecured Guns
Ask about unsecured guns in homes where children play.
A combined effort between the Brady Campaign to Prevent Violence and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s first ASK Day encourages parents to keep their children safe by ASKing, “Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?”
Condos Bring New Residents To Old Town Waterfront
EYA, the developers of more than a dozen communities in Alexandria, have unveiled the newest addition to the Old Town riverfront, The Oronoco Waterfront Residences.
Alexandria Home Sales: April, 2014
In April 2014, 227 Alexandria homes sold between $1,700,000-$105,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: April, 2014
Alexandria Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 176 Alexandria homes sold between $2,500,000-$100,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: March, 2014
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
In February 2014, 103 Alexandria homes sold between $3,025,000-$91,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
Local Designer Honored
Alexandria tastemaker blends a variety of styles.
Old Town Alexandra-based interior designer Anna Kucera has a knack for helping her clients turn their fanciful ideas in to concrete realities.
A Day of Local Giving
ACT for Alexandria hosts Spring2ACTion April 9.
On April 9, ACT for Alexandria is hosting Spring2ACTion, a 24-hour online giving competition to raise money for local nonprofits. In its fourth year, Spring2ACTion, the only citywide giving day in the region, hopes to raise $1,000,000 in 24 hours for 117 participating nonprofits.
Alexandria Home Sales: February, 2014
In February 2014, 103 Alexandria homes sold between $3,025,000-$91,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: February, 2014
Bike Lane Controversy Creates a King-Sized Debate in Alexandria
City Council set to take up proposal to remove parking and install bike lanes.
Months of bitter accusations and counter-accusations are set to culminate this weekend as members of the Alexandria City Council take up a plan to remove four blocks of parking spaces on King Street to make room for a bike lane in each direction.
Lawson, Lodato Among Ten To Be Honored
Ten women recognized by Alexandria Commission for Women for their accomplishments in civic life.
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2014
In January 2014, 91 Alexandria homes sold between $2,900,000-$119,810.
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2014
Assessing Alexandria: City Officials Mail Annual Valentines to Homeowners
Residential properties increase 5 percent; commercial properties increase 2 percent.
Homeowners across Alexandria will be receiving their annual Valentine from City Hall this week, an assessment of their property that will be used to issue a tax bill later this year.
Scattering Low-Income Residents Across Alexandria
Public-housing authority considers redeveloping seven properties.
Uncertainty is hanging in the air for thousands of public-housing residents and their neighbors.
Alexandria Home Sales: December, 2013
In December 2013, 183 Alexandria homes sold between $1,950,000-$110,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: December, 2013
ColumnL Planning for Your Family’s Future
Believe it or not, you have an estate. In fact, nearly everyone does. Your estate is comprised of everything you own — your car, home, other real estate, checking and savings accounts, investments, life insurance, furniture and personal possessions. No matter how large or how modest, everyone has an estate — and, as the old saying goes, you can’t take it with you.