Bacon and Bureaucracy in Alexandria
City and State legislators talk sewage, BIDs, and development over breakfast.
The Mailman
One of city’s first African American mailmen, and longtime civic activist, dies.
Even for those who didn't know his name, Arthur Martin Nelson was the face of the community.
Paint by Numbers
New study shows Torpedo Factory as top ranked city attraction.
The Torpedo Factory is the biggest attraction in Alexandria to people already in the Torpedo Factory — it’s getting people there that’s the trouble.
Above and Beyond
Council exceeds city manager’s recommended maximum tax rate.
In a year of new fees and a proposed real estate tax increase, the Alexandria City Council upped the ante by surpassing the recommended maximum tax rate to provide more funding to city schools.
Strategic Plan Part 3: Well-Managed Government
Plan calls for flexible funding and greater accessibility.
Alexandria strategic plan.
Witness Protection
Spate of witness intimidations and a murder could result in new Witness Protection Program.
Officials looking into possible witness protection program
A Million More
Delays result in another $1 million loan request for Ramsey Homes redevelopment.
More money requested for the Ramsey Homes redevelopment.
The New Normal
Stagnant assessment values
Locally assessed real property assessments increased 2.07 percent in Alexandria.
Impact of an Accident
Vehicle crashes in Alexandria.
False Prophets
Dr. Larry Sabato assesses where polling and analytics went wrong in 2016 election.
Dr. Larry Sabato and the election.
Stabilizing the City's Affordable Housing Crisis
At its Jan 28 public hearing, the City Council adopted the FY2017 through 2022 Strategic Plan.
Signing Day at T.C. Williams
12 T.C. students sign on to play football at colleges.
After a year of hard work and last minute victories, T.C. Williams High School Football Team made it to the playoffs for the second time in the last 26 years.
Commemorating Brotherhood
Universal Lodge #1 celebrates 172 years in Alexandria.
Freemasons in Alexandria.
Setting Goals via the Five-Year Plan
Alexandria’s Five Year Plan starts at foot of King Street.
The city's five-year plan.
New Lines, Old Problems
School Board approves redistricting plan 9a.
For the first time since 1999, the Alexandria Elementary School boundaries are shifting.
Of Lives Lost
Maximum sentence in murder case ignites brawl in courthouse.
Rashad Lonzell “Snap” Adkins found guilty of second degree murder of Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs in 2015 and a related weapons charge, so the jury gave him the maximum penalty of 43 years in prison with no chance of parole.
Code of Silence
Reluctant witnesses at center of murder trial.
The conviction of the man accused of murdering Shakkan Elliot-Tibb may come down to the testimony of five witnesses putting their lives on the line to testify.
School Board Votes To Ease Redistricting Pain
School boundaries.
Chief Brown Sworn In
Citizens express support for new chief of police at swearing in ceremony.
Chief Michael Brown officially became Alexandria’s new chief of police on Jan 24.
2017 Brings in New Restaurants and Retail
Fourteen businesses sprouting up throughout the city.
As the new year rolls around, new businesses are springing up across Alexandria.
Former California Highway Patrol commander named new chief of police.
Michael Brown has been selected as Alexandria’s new chief of police.
Raiders of the Lost Art
Robert Luther introduces himself as a treasure hunter, and next Tuesday, will auction a piece of ‘50’s art legend Stan Galli.
Democrat Disunity
Alexandria Democrats unite to support ACA, but Warner draws fire for amendment vote.
As Republicans in Congress begin the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more than 100 citizens from throughout the region rallied on Jan. 15 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center in support of affordable healthcare.
Crawley: $9.6 Million Gap in Proposed Budget
Despite 2 percent departmental cuts.
Superintendent Alvin Crawley’s proposed budget leaves Alexandria Public Schools’ with $9.6 million funding gap, even with 2 percent funding cuts to every school department.
West End School Revealed
Parents express support, but Beauregard future raises concerns from neighbors.
Office building will be retrofitted to become a school.
WMATA requests more funding from Alexandria.
Even with cuts to rail and bus service, the elimination of 500 more Metro employees, and fare increases, Metro is still asking Alexandria for $32.5 million more in FY2018 than they did in FY2017.
Talking about Talking in Alexandria
City Council approves change to public comment procedures.
At the City Council meeting on Jan. 10, the City Council spent an hour discussing whether or not the City Council takes too long discussing things.
A New Start in Alexandria
Gary Sinise Foundation helps wounded veteran build smart home in Alexandria.
There are roughly 11,200 veterans living in Alexandria, according to the Military Times, and with the help of several national charities and actor Gary Sinise, this spring there will be one more.
In the Red
Schools, Metro, and infrastructure form trinity of 2017 city budget priorities.
Budget priorities
Carpenter Shelter Project Approved in Alexandria
On Dec. 17, the City Council approved the final plans for the newly redeveloped Carpenter Shelter in North Old Town.
A Collaborative Future for Arts in Alexandria
City approves Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Torpedo Factory artists turned out in force to the City Council meeting on Dec. 17 in a show of support for the artists’ institution.
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.
Shelter Seeks Animal Foster Parents
Program provides temporary homes.
Forty-eight animals at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria are looking for temporary homes.