VDOT continues construction of HOT ramp in face of protests
May 18, 2013 - (0) commentsBy Melissa Quinn Despite protests from West End residents, the state Department of Transportation will proceed with construction of a high-occupancy toll lane ramp at Turkeycock Run. The ramp, which will sit just south of the Duke Street exit going […]
Hobie and Monk: Coping with a 6-year-old food critic
May 17, 2013 - (0) commentsDear Hobie & Monk, My 6-year-old son is a really picky eater. His repertoire of acceptable foods has dwindled, and he insists on eating the same things prepared the same way. Eating out and with friends or family is stressful […]
Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
May 17, 2013 - 34 CommentsEveryone has their own list of favorite spots for eating, shopping — you name it. Often, we can’t tell enough people about that amazing new place we just discovered or our favorite shop, which always has something fun and interesting […]
Wheels come off Market Square food cart program
May 17, 2013 - 1 CommentBy Derrick Perkins City Hall’s plan for transforming Market Square into a bustling food court hit a snag this year — lack of interest. Officials rolled out the food cart program in spring 2011, hoping to enliven the usually quiet […]
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Editorial: Norfolk Southern went down the wrong track — again
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Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
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Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
I nominate The Virginia Florist as the best florist and gift shop in A
Norfolk Southern facility expansion fuels anxiety for Alexandria officials
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City councils approves $624.8 million budget, 4-cent tax hike
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