In From the Cold in Alexandria
Winter Shelter provides refuge.
As temperatures have dropped, the City of Alexandria’s Winter Shelter has kept its doors open to those who need warmth, food, and shelter.
Talking about Talking in Alexandria
City Council approves change to public comment procedures.
At the City Council meeting on Jan. 10, the City Council spent an hour discussing whether or not the City Council takes too long discussing things.
A New Start in Alexandria
Gary Sinise Foundation helps wounded veteran build smart home in Alexandria.
There are roughly 11,200 veterans living in Alexandria, according to the Military Times, and with the help of several national charities and actor Gary Sinise, this spring there will be one more.
Schedule of City of Alexandria Services for 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr., Day holiday. Virginia state offices will also be closed on Friday, Jan. 13, for Lee-Jackson Day.
Partnering to Reduce Northern Virginia Congestion
Legislators tour past, present and future transportation projects.
The blessing of traffic, Martin Nohe said, is that “there’s lots of great transportation projects to choose from.”
Alexandria Police Recruits Graduate
The Alexandria Police Department welcomed 26 recruit officers who graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy Basic Law Enforcement School on Dec. 21.
Speck Appointed to MWAA Board
David Speck, former Alexandria City Councilman and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, has been appointed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe to serve in the McAuliffe administration as a board member of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
Alexandria Police Captain Graduates from FBI Academy
Alexandria Police Captain Shirl Mammarella graduated from the FBI National Academy on Dec. 16, one of 225 graduates in the academy's 266th Session.
Tips to Achieve New Year’s Resolutions in Alexandria
Advice on setting and reaching goals
Terry Garret wants to quit smoking. Timothy Noel Castle wants to get in shape. Larry Miller wants to stop procrastinating. And Pat Troy wants to do more for others.
Proposed Teen Center Taking Shape in Alexandria
Charles Houston Recreation Center would expand teen-specific activities.
Charles Houston Recreation Center would expand teen-specific activities.
In the Red
Schools, Metro, and infrastructure form trinity of 2017 city budget priorities.
Budget priorities