Letter: Cost of Social Services Programs
To the Editor: The Obama administration actions have been increasing dependency instead of creating jobs, upward mobility and self sufficiency.
Letter: Lack of Listening
To the Editor: I attended the first "What's next Alexandria" community dialogue meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15. Needless to say, this was not a "kumbaya" moment by some residents in attendance and I know I requested that the agenda be changed wherein Mayor Euille said "no" and another resident attempted to state that it appeared there would be no public input and no residents in attendance would be heard until several future meetings had been completed.
Letter: Pedestrians As Targets
To the Editor: City hall is seriously considering turning Union Street into a “shared street” where automobiles, tour buses, and bicycles will comingle with pedestrians. Has city hall lost its marbles?
Letter: True Culprits Of Dysfunction
To the Editor: Former Councilman Lonnie Rich decries the long period it takes for council to vote on some issues [“Sometimes, Just Vote and Move on,” commentary, Nov. 29].
Letter: Not a New Problem
To the Editor: The only thing that Union Street unites is congestion due to the conflicts between pedestrians, motor vehicles and bicycles at the most constricted downtown intersection at the approach to the Alexandria waterfront.
Letter: Let’s Restrict Motor Traffic
To the Editor: As an Old Town resident with travel experience in Europe, I agree with the comment that the idea of vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians all sharing space hasn't worked in Europe and is fading out to near nonexistence.
Letter: Give Mason His Due
To the Editor: The Bill of Rights, one of the most important bulwarks of our freedoms, was the product of the wisdom and determination of George Mason IV of Gunston Hall, a proud native Alexandrian.
Letter: Tribute To Sengel
To the Editor: I extend my sincere appreciation and gratitude to retiring Commonwealth's Attorney Randy Sengel for his tireless and exemplary service to our community.
Letter: Enforce Current Zoning Regulations
To the Editor: As Michael Lee Pope’s article entitled “Fee Could Make Impact” (Nov. 29, Mount Vernon Gazette) correctly explains, Fairfax County does not ask developers for transportation infrastructure improvements for “by right” projects.
Viewpoints: What do you like most about the holiday season?
Residents answer the question, "What do you like most about the holiday season?"
Letter: Tax Cuts for Richest Don’t Help Small Business
Letter: I’m a small business owner/operator and an engineer by trade, so I make my business and economic decisions based largely on facts and numbers.
Column: Never Say Never
Column: “Never say never” is an old admonition that suggests we do not know what the future holds that might predict our future actions.
Letter: Opposing Tysons’ Service District Tax
Letter: As a member of the Tysons Land Use Task Force involved in writing the Comprehensive Plan, and speaking on behalf of existing residential neighborhoods in the area, I am compelled to express total opposition to the Planning Commission's recommendation to fund 50 percent of Tysons Transportation costs from a "service district tax" on existing residential property owners.
Letter: Tax Cuts for Wealthiest: Not Right and Not Smart
Letter: Right now in D.C., our representatives are trying to find a solution to keep us from going over the fiscal cliff.
Great Falls Kicks Off Holidays
Annual tree lighting event is once again a community favorite.
The annual Great Falls tree lighting ceremony was off to a brisk but cheerful start Saturday evening as families, friends and community members piled onto the open field to celebrate the much anticipated tree lighting ceremony.