Chamber Promotes from Within
Simmans-Bolouri, Ciarrocchi named vice presidents.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce announced the promotion of Shari Simmans-Bolouri and Maria Ciarrocchi to the offices of vice president.
Remodeling Expands Amount of Useful Space
Trend emphasizes open designs.
Open, airy and clean — that’s the look that a Potomac family wanted when they decided to remodel their dark and dingy, 1970s era kitchen.
Letter: Support ATC Budget
Letter to the Editor
The Alexandria City Public School budget is currently being deliberated and the Superintendent’s budget calls for cuts to the Community Partners program from which the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium (ATC) funding is drawn.
Universal # 1 Lodge Honored
Celebrating its 170th anniversary, members of the Universal #1 Lodge gathered in City Hall council chambers on Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, to receive a proclamation.
Bills on Protecting Child Support, SOL Flexibility Pass
The third week of the “short” session of the General Assembly brings us to “Crossover.” “Crossover” is the midpoint of the session when both houses must complete work on their own bills and begin work on bills from the other chambers.
Deadline Nears on Awards
The Alexandria Commission for Women seeks nominations of women who have made exceptional contributions to the City of Alexandria for its 35th Annual Salute to Women Awards Banquet.
Letter: Reward This Performance?
Letter to the Editor
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has delayed action on raising their current annual salary of $75,000 until March 3, leaving the record open for comments.
Letters: Votes Need Explaining
Letter to the Editor
Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) has announced his intention to run for election to replace the retiring Sen. Linda "Toddy" Puller (D-36) in the Virginia Senate.
City Manager Presents Disheartening Property Assessment
Slow-growing tax base to affect city budget.
While the city’s residential tax base shows modest growth, acting City Manager Mark Jinks says the commercial sector has remained stagnant.
Seeking Funds for Schools’ Capital Improvements
School Board seeks $4 million more than council’s cap.
The Alexandria City Public School Board approved Superintendent Alvin Crawley’s $305 million 2016-2025 Capital Improvement Plan Budget, including $42 million for the 2016 fiscal year, at its Feb. 5 meeting.
Two More Candidates
Hyland’s announced retirement yields more supervisor candidates.
Two additional candidates are interested in running for the Mount Vernon district supervisor seat as a result of Supervisor Gerry Hyland’s retirement announcement. This brings the total of announced candidates, all from the Democratic party, to four. Earlier, community activist Jack Dobbyn and School Board member Daniel Storck announced for intent.
Memorable Debate Inbound for City Council
A Special Use Permit for a Memory Care Center on King Street, immediately adjacent to the Ivy Hill Cemetery, became the biggest topic of contention in the Feb. 3 Planning Commission meeting.The Planning Commission approved the special use permit, but the debate is expected to continue when the issue is brought up again at the Feb. 21 City Council Public Hearing.
Groundbreaking Set on New Affordable Housing
With this week’s closing of construction financing for The Springs Apartments at 555 N. Thomas St., Arlington, the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for March 11, 1-2:20 p.m., and completion will be in fall 2016.
Separate But Equal Amenities for Alexandria
Class-segregated pool at proposed housing complex dampens council enthusiasm for affordable housing project.
A proposal for a mixed-use housing complex in Alexandria swiftly became an argument on classism when the developer revealed the pool would be off-limits to residents of the affordable housing section.
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