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A boat fit for a president steams toward Alexandria

A boat fit for a president steams toward Alexandria

By Julia Brouillette Despite mechanical complications, the former presidential yacht Honey Fitz will dock briefly in Alexandria during the week of June 24. The boat was originally slated for an extended stopover in Alexandria from Saturday [...]

Food truck plan hits speed bump

Food truck plan hits speed bump

By Derrick Perkins Shocked at how quickly officials whipped up a proposal for letting food trucks within city limits, Doug Povich was less amazed by how fast local restaurateurs rose up in protest. “I always expected [...]

Johnson pleads guilty to Holly Street homicide

Johnson pleads guilty to Holly Street homicide

By Derrick Perkins Marie M. Johnson pleaded guilty to the murder of 94-year-old city resident Elmer Roehrs in Alexandria Circuit Court today as part of a deal struck with prosecutors. Roehrs was found dead in his [...]

Watchdog group presses officials on Lynhaven homicide

Watchdog group presses officials on Lynhaven homicide

By Derrick Perkins Former Washington detective Nicholas Beltrante is keeping the pressure on local authorities, urging Commonwealth’s Attorney Randy Sengel to convene a special grand jury to indict Craig Patterson. Patterson, 44, allegedly shot and killed [...]

West End bank suffers heist

West End bank suffers heist

By Erich Wagner Police said they are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Landmark TD Bank branch. Around 1:55 p.m. a man entered the bank, located at 557 South Van Dorn Street, [...]

Authorities investigate T.C. teacher’s ‘inappropriate relations’ with students

Authorities investigate T.C. teacher’s ‘inappropriate relations’ with students

By Erich Wagner A male teacher at T.C. Williams has resigned in connection with an investigation into rumors that he had inappropriate relationships with multiple female students, administrators said. In a letter sent to parents Monday, [...]

A Signature performance of ‘Company’

A Signature performance of ‘Company’

By Jordan Wright When the cast of Signature Theatre’s “Company” struts onstage in the musical’s first number, the thing to keep in mind is that three of the four onstage couples — Sherri L. Edelen as [...]

T.C. junior launches sports website geared toward high school students

T.C. junior launches sports website geared toward high school students

By Jim McElhatton In the boardroom of a downtown D.C. law office recently, T.C. Williams junior Dagim Girma stood up in front of dozens of onlookers to sell his business plan for a website called The [...]

Planning commission OK’s hookah lounge

Planning commission OK’s hookah lounge

By Julia Brouillette Old Town offers an array of dining options and chic boutiques, but until now, it has lacked one of the trendiest hangouts: a hookah lounge. The city planning commission overwhelmingly supported a plan [...]

Tiffany Tavern slated for French makeover

Tiffany Tavern slated for French makeover

By Julia Brouillette The vacated King Street building once home to Tiffany Tavern may experience a renaissance this summer. Cyrille Brenac, a native of Mazamet, Languedoc Roussillon, France, is a managing partner of Bistrot Lepic and [...]