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Parable of the Good Arlingtonians
Planning Commission gives its blessing to Gilliam Place.
When the County Board’s meeting room is even a little crowded, it’s generally a sign that there’s a fight impending.
Alexandria: Old Colony Inn Faces Setback
Developer and neighbors go toe-to-toe over hotel expansion.
The Old Colony Inn in North Old Town off of the George Washington Parkway has a major upgrade planned. The two-story Best Western Hotel is planning to double its height and expand to include a restaurant on the corner.
Alexandria: Add/Delete Budget Drama
Council members spar over last minute additions.
A preliminary discussion of the City Council’s Add/Deletes from the budget led to a heated exchange between council members during their April 28 meeting.
Down the Drain: Understanding Alexandria's Sewer Crisis
Environmental Services proposes solutions to sewage crisis.
Alexandria experiences between 30 to 40 sewer overflows every year.
Chicken and Egg in Alexandria
Affordable housing debate highlights city’s public feedback conundrum.
From Ground Up in Alexandria
A few blocks away from where the Ramsey Homes are set to be redeveloped, the Alexandria Redevelopment And Housing Authority (ARHA) has set its eyes on the redevelopment of another neighborhood.
Traditional School Stuffing in Arlington
Arlington Traditional School parents protest added classes and relocatables to overcrowded school.
Old Town, New Art in Alexandria
Commission approves developer contributions for Arts and Cultural District.
Alexandria: Cora Kelly Pre-Testing Irregularity Under State Review
Administration takes disciplinary action against principal.
A pre-Standards of Learning test irregularity at Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology resulted in disciplinary action against Principal Brandon Davis and an ongoing investigation by the Virginia Department of Education.
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.
Under the Same Roof in Alexandria
New Lee-Fendall tour examines the life of slaves and servants throughout the home’s history.