Alexandria: Port of Call
Ships sail in and out of Alexandria’s marina every day, but over the weekend a special visitor dominated the harbor view.
Alexandria: Deepening Boundaries
Community expresses concerns about lack of diversity in proposed redistricting.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) need to redistrict.
Deepening Boundaries in Alexandria
Community expresses concerns about lack of diversity in proposed redistricting.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) need to redistrict. But among parents, teachers, and students there are deep concerns that the redistricting hadn’t done enough to balance the diversity of the schools.
Scourge or Salvation?
BID moves forward with mixed reception from local business owners.
Depending on whom you ask, by early 2017, Alexandria’s businesses along King Street could see the beginning of a revitalization of Old Town retail or the burden of another unnecessary tax.
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Vision for the Future
National Industries for the Blind breaks ground in Potomac Yard.
The Alexandria-based National Industries for the Blind held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 28 to formally begin construction on a new 100,000-square foot headquarters building at The Exchange at Potomac Yard.
Homicide in Nursing Home
An assault in a nursing home resulted in the death of 82-year-old Hunter Alexander, a resident of Sunrise of Alexandria.
Anniversary and Grand Re-opening
Gold Works, at 1400 King St., is celebrating its 27th anniversary and grand re-opening.
The Ultimate Barber Opens at Potomac Yards
The man behind the shears is John Hall, 42; he has just opened The Ultimate Barber at 2712 Jefferson Davis Highway.
It’s a Wrap at 10th Annual Alexandria Film Festival
After hosting more than 40 films and as many filmmakers over a four-day weekend, in three locations, the Alexandria Film Festival closed out its 10th year on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Walk to Bust Cancer
Approximately 500 people participated in Walk to Bust Cancer’s inaugural event on Oct. 16 at Fort Hunt Park to benefit the National Breast Center Foundation.
Park Volunteer Wins State Award
Catherine Ledec, president of the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park (FOHMP) in Alexandria, has received this year’s Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS).
Armed Commercial Robbery on North Kings Highway
Fairfax County Police responded to a report of a commercial armed robbery in the 5900 block of North Kings Highway on Monday, Nov. 14.
Alexandria Restaurants to Warm Up When Weather Turns Cold
Here are three restaurants that are sure to get the chill out.
Alexandria City Council and La Bergerie Win Court Case
Judge upholds city’s arguments.
La Bergerie faced opposition from neighbors when it was announced that the inn and restaurant would be moving into a historic location at 329 North Washington St., but after a legal battle, the Court has ruled in favor of La Bergerie and the City Council.