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Alexandria in 1812
In June 1812, when the United States declared war on Great Britain and the War of 1812 began, what was Alexandria like?
Obituary: James Milton Higgins
Alexandria native James Milton Higgins died on July 7, 2014, after a hale and hearty 90 years of life.
The Making of an Author
David Vermont turns from legal briefs to a novel.
David Vermont, a workers compensation lawyer in Alexandria, never liked writing when he was younger. As a lawyer, writing 10 to 30 page briefs and proposals can be tedious. Now Vermont is also an author, with “The Last Confession of the Vampire Judas Iscariot” released in March and another book in the works.
Alexandria to Purchase Storied Waterfront Properties for $5 Million
Sale expected to seal Boat Club deal and open key part of waterfront.
City officials are on the verge of finalizing the sale of two slices of waterfront property, a $5 million purchase years in the making that will help seal a deal with the Old Dominion Boat Club and open up a key part of the waterfront to the public.
Transitway to the Future
Alexandria and Arlington set to break ground on region's first transitway with dedicated lanes.
This week, elected leaders and government officials from Alexandria and Arlington will turn swords into plowshares, setting aside their previous differences about the Crystal City Potomac Yard transitway and wielding ceremonial shovels to break ground.
TC Grad Walton to Play Football at Fork Union Military Academy
Q and A: Three-year varsity athlete helped Titans overcome 22-year playoff drought.
T.C. Williams graduate KyReem Walton will play football at Fork Union Military Academy.
Obituary: Donald Burnette Beane
Donald Burnette Beane, 62, died on Friday, July 4, 2014, in Alexandria after a month-long illness. Beloved husband of Candace Withers Beane and adored father of Elizabeth Parker Beane. He is survived by his father Glenn P. Beane and numerous cousins.
Police Investigate Sexual Assault
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the 5000 block of Dawes Avenue on Monday, June 23.
Moritz Named P&Z Acting Director
Karl W. Moritz has been appointed as acting director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Alexandria, effective July 7. Moritz succeeds Faroll Hamer, who is retiring.
New Beginning for a Failiing School
New school year to bring massive changes for long troubled school.
Test scores that will be released later this year show Jefferson-Houston School is failing yet again, with scores declining dramatically in writing.
Annual Flushing Program Begins Sunday
Virginia American Water has scheduled its annual hydrant flushing to begin in Alexandria on Sunday, April 6, through the end of May.
John Marshall Bank Hires Kerry Donley
Kerry Donley has joined John Marshall Bank’s team of banking leaders.
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