Week in Alexandria
What happens to members of city boards and commissions who get sued by the city government? It’s an awkward question, one that Alexandria now faces in the Alexandria Circuit Court.
On the Campaign Trail
A river runs through the candidate for mayor.
City Council Approves Massive Development over Bitter Opposition
Beauregard boom may be felt at the ballot box in the Democratic primary.
Once again, members of the Alexandria City Council cast aside hours of bitter opposition to support a controversial plan.
Opposing Factions of Democrats Emerge in Hotly Contested City Council Primary
Four different political action committees endorse rival slates of candidates.
With four weeks until the Democratic primary for Alexandria City Council, the city’s Democrats are forming opposing factions in the hotly contested race.
First-time Candidate Versus Longtime Congressman
Former Navy pilot hopes to defeat Moran with charges of conflict of interest.
Former Navy pilot Bruce Shuttleworth’s campaign to oust U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) in the Democratic primary is fashioned as an indictment, a campaign in which the issues are framed as an attack on the incumbent.
Lesson for Life: ‘Be the Best That You Can Be’
A life coach for many in the community.
Al Grande is a self-described optimist, most likely his grandchildren’s notion of the “Little Engine That Could.”
Community Yard Sale
The lower parking lot at Minnie Howard Ninth Grade Center was trimmed with tables laden with goods for sale on Saturday, May 12.
Scouts Surprise Advisor with Award
It was billed as the Special Awards Ceremony for her Senior Girl Scouts, but Troop Advisor Linda Kelly got a surprise.
Landmarks of Legacy
Walking tour celebrates women's history.
Ann McCarthy Ramsay. Hannah Jackson. Vola Lawson. Many women have left their mark on the City of Alexandria, some leaving the legacy of their stories to be remembered in the names of our streets or in our architecture.
Memories for Mom
A memory book makes for thoughtful Mother’s Day gift.
This Mother’s Day go beyond breakfast in bed and give mom a gift she’ll always remember, a memory book from the whole family.
Planning a Town Center at Land Bay G
Site could embrace restaurants, hotels, movies.
In 2007, MidAtlantic Realty Partners, a veteran Washington area real estate developer, bought 17 acres of land from the Pulte Group for $70 million. MRP’s plan was to develop Potomac Yard’s Land Bay G, the third largest parcel in the city’s concept of Potomac Yard and what Alexandria planners saw as a “Town Center” — a place with restaurants, stores, movies, offices and hotels could serve the giant residential neighborhood being developed next door by the Pulte Group.
Land Bay F Compares in Scope to Crystal City
Increased density would help pay for new Metro station.
Third in a three-part series about Potomac Yard development.
Snapshot for May 9
Spanish exchange student Pablo Rodriguez (bottom left) poses with his T-shirt creation of The Wolf and fellow exchange students: Christian Plugari, Zlatomir Nedeltchev, Beatriz Vasquez, Nicolas Cortes Kellems, Vijil O’Neal, Trish Brown and Laura Messerschmidt. Pablo is an exchange student in the Rotary Club program. The other students also attending T.C. Williams are part of the American Field Service Program and the Future Leaders Exchange Program.
House Fire in Alexandria
Firefighters from the City of Alexandria Fire Department, assisted by Fairfax County Fire Department, responded to a report of a kitchen fire in a home located in the 200 block of South Payne Street on Monday, April 30.
Sharing Memories of George Washington High School
Graduates of George Washington High School in Alexandria gathered Saturday, May 5, in the school cafeteria for a Lunch Social. George Washington High School Alumni Association president Dave Beach welcomed all and mentioned that all of the past yearbooks have all been digitalized and disks are available for sale.