Alexandria Letter: Totalitarian Response
Letter to the Editor
The interaction between the city government and citizens who choose to participate in public debate has never been more debased than it has become since our last local election.
Alexandria Letter: Scorched Earth Foreseen
Letter to the Editor
Ah, the sun and warmth did burst into Alexandria today, and gave fresh illumination to the disastrous clearing of trees on the riverfront below Windmill Hill Park.
Alexandria Letter: Unwise Move
Letter to the Editor
Several weeks ago, I mentioned some of the most pressing reasons why a new Metro Station should not be built in Potomac Yard.
Alexandria Letter: Diminishing Discourse
Letter to the Editor
Alexandria civic discourse is not well, and appears to be growing worse over time. Increasingly, people are comparing public meetings to an orchestra recital that consists of a cacophony of screeching tuning noises, followed by a brief minute of rehearsed music.
Alexandria Letter: In Memory, In Tribute
Letter to the Editor
As often as I have written of Memorial Day, I think of those who do not understand the importance of those who have stood in the line of duty for their country.
Alexandria Letter: Fundamental Problem
Letter to the Editor
Soon you will notice a large, uninspiring hotel sprout at the north entrance to the City of Alexandria.
Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day 2016
Observe a moment of silence.
On Memorial Day, we remember all of those who have died in military service, more than 400,000 in World War II, more than 30,000 in Korea, more than 50,000 in Vietnam.
Column: Packing for a Picnic in Alexandria
From The Old Town Boutique District
Yes, Virginia, there will be picnics in your life.
Commentary: Mosquitos, Zika and a Healthy Summer
Zika virus spreads through the bite of infected Aedes mosquito, a type present in Virginia in summer.
As warm weather returns and the last days of school draw near, I’m sure that, like me, you’re looking forward to spending a lot of time outdoors this summer.
Alexandria Letter: Addressing Airplane Noise
Letter to the Editor
The City of Alexandria shares the frustration expressed by Mr. Spar in his letter to the editor of April 29 regarding increased aircraft noise from flights out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). I hope the following facts will clarify the city’s role in dealing with aircraft noise.
Alexandria Letter: Value of Bike Lanes
Letter to the Editor
As someone who bikes between Old Town and Chinquapin several times a week, I like having the bike lanes on King Street, and hope that they can be extended further West on King Street (and the road re-surfaced for a smoother ride).
Alexandria Letter: Irregularities Affect Trust
Letter to the Editor
As residents of Canal Way and Pitt Street Station followed, in good faith, the city process for participating in the Old Colony renovation decision, a series of irregularities occurred.
Alexandria Letter: Focus on Safety Appreciated
Letter to the Editor
Patrick Henry Project decisions in April raised serious questions about the Alexandria City School Board’s decision-making priorities.