Alexandria: New Heights Approved for Oakville Triangle
Building height restrictions along Route 1 traded for affordable housing and park renovations.
For visitors to Alexandria from Arlington or D.C., Route 1 serves as the first gateway into the city.
Severance Trial Begins in Alexandria
The six week trial of Charles Severance, accused of three homicides in Alexandria, began in Fairfax County on Oct. 5.
Alexandria: What’s in a Write-in Name?
City’s Electoral Board to determine “intent of the vote.”
Despite being dead for 10 years now, Rosa Parks is virtually uncontested on the Democratic ticket for mayor of Alexandria.
Letter: The Experience Argument
Recently, the cadre of hard-edged political supporters of current Mayor Euille have attempted to use the argument of “lack of experience” to disqualify Democratic Primary winner Allison Silberberg.
Richard ‘Dick’ Moose, At Home Alexandria Co-Founder, Dies
Helped launch At Home Alexandria.
The idea was hatched over breakfast at The Royal Restaurant. In 2008, Dick Moose had just read a news article about an organization in Boston called Beacon Hill Village.
Alexandriava.gov 2.0
City reveals redesign for its website.
City Manager Mark Jinks remembered a time when the City of Alexandria was considered the leader in its municipal website.
Alexandria: City Offers Plans To Resolve Cyclist and Pedestrian Concerns
City hopes to reconcile longstanding feud between pedestrians and cyclists.
The Mount Vernon Trail runs 18 miles, from Arlington to Mount Vernon in Fairfax.
Alexandria: ‘Significant Oversight’
Write-In Euille Campaign faces state-level campaign violations.
“NOTICE: Individuals or groups who use this sample ballot for their own purposes must replace the above authorization line with their own.”
In the Kitchen: Carluccio’s Chef Celia Keeps it Simple, Fresh, Italian...
Carluccio’s Chef Alfio Celia juggles an industrial stove full of boiling kettles, one for the eggs that will go in the Nicoise salad and one for the chicken that will be brined for the chicken salad.
Alexandria: Celebrating Constitution Week
DAR, students celebrate Constitution Week.
Students from across Alexandria gathered at City Hall Sept. 21 to participate in the signing of a proclamation to kick off Constitution Week, a week designated to promote the study and appreciation of the document sometimes referred to as “America’s birth certificate.”
Alexandria People at Work: It’s All About the Pan
Mauviel copper saucepans and fry pans hang on pegs across the wall in back of the counter at La Cuisine on Cameron Street.
Alexandria: New Plaque in Parkfairfax Honors Vola and David Lawson
There’s no shortage of memorials in Alexandria to Vola Lawson. There’s the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter in West Eisenhower.
Alexandria: City Council Candidates Go West
Candidates debate future of the West End.
Landmark Mall. BRAC 133. Overcrowded schools. Crumbling infrastructure.
First Round in the Fight for Alexandria's City Council
The long table at the front of the Departmental Progressive Club in Old Town was packed with candidates...