Monthly Archives: November 2012

Poor outreach does not lead to better engagement

After months of controversy, accusations and subtle — and occasionally not-so-subtle — insults surrounding the waterfront and then Beauregard corridor redevelopment plans, it’s heartening...

Sharing the road

By Derrick Perkins Cyclists worry plans to add bicycle lanes to Alexandria’s streets are falling by the wayside, and they’re launching a letter-writing campaign in...

Q&A with Sonya Carter of ‘Girls Night’

By Jordan Wright Sisterhood is alive and well and coming to The Carlyle Club in Alexandria later this month. For one night only, five rip-roaring, tell-it-like-it-is...

Alexandria officials expect quiet end to lame duck session

By Melissa Quinn With four members departing in January, Alexandria City Council is in the midst of its lamest-duck session in recent memory — but...

Wells Fargo held up at knifepoint

A masked man strode into the Wells Fargo Bank last weekend and held up the 330 N. Washington St. business with a knife, Alexandria...

Hobie & Monk: Taking advantage of a friend

Dear Hobie & Monk, I am a professional, and occasionally my close friends come to my office for services. Should I charge them full price,...

Author documents life and times of gun-toting prosecutor

By Derrick Perkins After scaring up a compendium of local ghost stories and detailing the Port City’s history in the District, Alexandria newshound Michael Lee...

Animal welfare league deals out Black Friday savings

By Derrick Perkins The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon again this year, hoping to lure people away from...

Police beat: Pedestrians held up at gunpoint

Highwaymen rob pedestrians Alexandria police say two men robbed a pair of pedestrians along the 200 block of S. Stevenson Square on their way home...

Alexandria’s mom and pop shops mark Black Friday with deals

By Derrick Perkins Bishop Boutique opened up shop shortly before Black Friday last year, and owner Kelly Ferenc jumped at the chance to join Old...