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 - 32 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 […]
Alexandria officials have harsh words for Norfolk Southern
May 16, 2013 - (0) commentsBy Derrick Perkins Norfolk Southern’s request for state permission to expand its West End ethanol facility drew the ire of city councilors earlier this week, but officials admitted blocking the transportation giant would prove difficult. City councilors issued a strongly […]
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Editorial: Norfolk Southern went down the wrong track — again
Posted On: May 16, 2013The imbroglio kicked up by transportation giant Norfolk Southern last week might best be summed up by the words of [...]
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
Blah, Blah, Blah. Just like the council had absolutely no idea that b
City councils approves $624.8 million budget, 4-cent tax hike
The city has long said that at large elections are much more fair that
Wheels come off Market Square food cart program
The food options were terrible. 7 dollar hotdogs? Come on.
Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
I nominate Caring Hands Animal Hospital. Dr. Jeffery Newman is the be