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...