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Arlington: County Board Plans to Turn Parking Lot into Park
County Board approves advertisement of “National Mall-like” Courthouse plan.
Big changes are coming for the Courthouse Sector. A new civic building and a new county administration building are among the proposed additions to the site, as well as expansions onto nearby promenades and streetscapes.
Alexandria Budget Winners and Losers
Acting city manager presents budget proposal to City Council
When Acting City Manager Mark Jinks presented Alexandria City Council with the $647.9 million proposed budget, the generally positive reception was tempered with the knowledge that many departments would not be receiving the funding they had requested.
Tale of Two Waterfronts
With the opening of The Wharf, the Potomac River gets a little more crowded.
Alexandria Seeks Cycling Spokespersons
Transportation Master Plan could shift gears in favor of cycling community.
Do cyclists in Alexandria ride in the road or on the sidewalk? How do cyclists riding the Mount Vernon trail pass through Alexandria?
Alexandria: Long-Term Budget Plan Lacks Numbers
Long Range Educational Facilities Plan faces scrutiny for budget omissions.
The Long Range Educational Facilities Plan includes extensive information on new enrollment projections for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and a list of proposed changes, additions, and new schools to fight current and projected overcrowding in the school system. What current drafts of the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan don’t include is the price tag.
Alexandria: ‘The Math Doesn’t Add Up’
Fights over debt and development heats up in final council debate.
The light at the end of the campaign tunnel is within sight. Alexandria’s City Council candidates fought their last debate of the campaign season on Oct. 14 at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center hosted by the Old Town North Civic Association.
Arlington: Block Party Brings Police, Community Together
When the community interacts with police, Ashley Savage, the Arlington Police public information officer, says it’s usually not because everything is going well.
Alexandria: Ethics Reform Roils Council
Progressive transparency or potential witch hunt?
One month into her term as mayor, Allison Silberberg got the process started on enacting a new set of ethics reforms. At its Jan. 28 meeting, the City Council voted to approve an Ad Hoc Study Group to examine ethics reform. It’s the first legislative step forward on an issue Silberberg had put forward as a centerpiece of her election last year. But on the rest of the council, feelings toward the new committee were a little more tepid, some even drawing parallels between Silberberg’s ethics reform and McCarthyism.
Duncan Visits Patrick Henry Pre-K
Students in Patrick Henry Elementary School’s pre-kindergarten were building with their blocks and learning how to write letters when their Feb. 25 morning was interrupted by a room full of men and women in suits.
Arlington: Garvey, Gutshall in Democratic Primary
Democratic Primary pits incumbent Libby Garvey against establishment-backed newcomer Erik Gutshall.
Two years ago, County Board member Libby Garvey refused to back the Columbia Pike Streetcar.
Alexandria: The Gospel of the Berg
Neighborhood gathers in prayer for victims of violence.
The courtyards of the Berg neighborhood were busy late on Nov. 20 with chants of “Victory is Mine.” More than 50 residents and visitors came together to honor the local victims of violence, with more filtering in as the night went on.
Alexandria Sheriff on ICE
Lawhorne addresses criticisms for cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Alexandria Brief: ‘At Large’ Representative Sought for Fort Ward
The Fort Ward Management Plan Implementation Monitoring Group is now accepting nominations for an “at large” representative. On July 11, City Manager Mark Jinks announced that nominations could be submitted to Julie Fuerth at julie.fuerth@alexandriava.gov by July 20.
Alexandria: Board Decides Last Minute Reversal for Patrick Henry
School Board rejects advisory group’s recommendation and approves controversial design.
A few weeks ago, it seemed almost certain that the controversy over Patrick Henry Elementary School had been settled.
Appreciative Farewells for Superintendent Crawley
Leaving Alexandria City Public Schools for George Mason University.
