Bike-N-Roll on All DASH Buses
Alexandria Transit Company mechanics and Sportworks contractors spent this past weekend installing new bike racks on the 53 DASH buses that had not been equipped with them.
Barkley Square Opens Pet Spaaah
Barkley Square Pet Spaaah has opened at the former location of Dogspaw Grooming in Falls Church.
Letter to the Editor: Derry Will Be Missed
Bob Feldkamp’s very nice memorial to Frederic Wolcott (Derry) Bancroft, which appeared in the Gazette Packet – Neighborhoods – old Town (Feb. 21) was much appreciated.
Letter to the Editor: Embrace Civic Duties
I am a proud 16-year citizen of Alexandria. One of the things I love most about living here is the city’s commitment to creating a caring environment and fulfilling the needs of its citizens.
Letter to the Editor: Saluting Members Of Santa Claus’s Yacht Club
Approximately 20 years ago, members of Santa Claus’s Yacht Club entered the lives of many families who reside in the city of Alexandria.
Letter to the Editor: Worthy of Preservation?
I live on a block adjoining the one with the ramshackle building which once housed the Carver Nursery School.
Letter to the Editor: Encourage Riding Bikes
Over the last few weeks there have been several articles about registering and charging fees for bikes in the city. Given the logic and questionable application of the economic concept of free rider(s), why stop at registering just bicycles?
Letter to the Editor: Support School Construction
Right now, Alexandria is facing the same issue as many other school districts: increasing enrollment. This year, ACPS enrollment jumped 5.8 percent, but this is not an anomaly; it’s a trend.
Stearman: Helping Young and Old in Alexandria
He epitomizes spirit of volunteerism.
Lewis A. Stearman has supported Alexandria’s youth for almost 75 years. His passion for serving young people developed when, as a compassionate 16-year-old, he sent Valentine’s Day cards to patients at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Witnesses Recount Feb. 18 Shooting
Chief Cook offers condolences to Sellers family.
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook offered his condolences to the family of Taft Sellers in a Feb. 25 press conference that detailed the investigative process in place regarding the city's first police-related shooting since 2009.
Higher Taxes, Cuts in Services
Young proposes $626.6 million budget.
An increase in property taxes along with cuts in services to Alexandria residents are part of the $626.6 million General Fund Operating Budget proposed Feb. 26 by City Manager Rashad Young for fiscal year 2014.
Column: Major Step Forward
The short 45-day 2013 General Assembly session was a roller coaster, but I am glad to have the privilege of representing our community and our values in Richmond.
Police Officer Seriously Injured
An Alexandria police officer is in critical condition after being shot during a traffic stop on Wednesday. Feb. 27.
Column: A Tough Transportation Vote
The 46-day legislative session drew to a close on Saturday, Feb. 23. As you know, transportation dominated the debate this session.
State May Takeover Struggling Alexandria School After Decade of Failure
Increasing pressure for progress at Jefferson-Houston School.
A decade of efforts to improve Jefferson-Houston School have failed, and now state leaders are increasing pressure on Alexandria City Public School leaders to turnaround the turnaround.
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