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Developer gives old school renewed hope

Developer gives old school renewed hope

By Derrick Perkins Years after developer William Cromley went to City Hall for a permit to demolish the former Carver Nursery School, he’s returning and asking for permission to expand the neighborhood landmark. If Cromley receives [...]

Norfolk Southern facility expansion fuels anxiety for Alexandria officials

Norfolk Southern facility expansion fuels anxiety for Alexandria officials

By Derrick Perkins Mayor Bill Euille blasted Norfolk Southern’s push for state approval to boost operations at its West End facility, while a company spokesman downplayed the prospects of expansion. City officials learned about the proposal [...]

City councils approves $624.8 million budget, 4-cent tax hike

City councils approves $624.8 million budget, 4-cent tax hike

By Melissa Quinn Local property owners will see future tax bills balloon after city council unanimously approved a 4-cent hike Monday as part of the $624.8 million fiscal 2014 operating budget. The increase moves the real [...]

T.C. crew celebrates first place win at Ted Pheonix Regatta

T.C. crew celebrates first place win at Ted Pheonix Regatta

The T.C. Williams girls freshman 8 crew team captured first place at the Ted Phoenix Regatta Saturday, clinching the Ted Phoenix Trophy while remaining undefeated. The Lady Titans team as a whole also earned the distinction of [...]

Norfolk Southern pushing to expand West End facility

Norfolk Southern pushing to expand West End facility

By Derrick Perkins City officials learned Friday that Norfolk Southern is seeking state approval to more than double the scope of the company’s operation at its West End ethanol facility. The transportation giant offloads 14 railcars [...]

Runners chase history at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes invitational

Runners chase history at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes invitational

By Jim McElhatton The 800-meter run is two laps around a track. A little more than 15-feet short of a half-mile, the event requires speed and endurance. It is too far for most sprinters who lack [...]

Boy killed after West End collision

Boy killed after West End collision

A 4-year-old boy died Saturday after running into traffic on the 6300 block of Stevenson Ave., police say. His mother, who chased after him, also was injured. The young child wandered out onto the street at [...]

UPDATED: Police find grievously injured men on Four Mile Road

UPDATED: Police find grievously injured men on Four Mile Road

Alexandria police officers found two Hispanic men suffering from life threatening injuries in a vehicle along the 500 block of Four Mile Road yesterday evening. Few other details surrounding the incident have been released, but officials [...]

A tale of troubled savants at Little Theatre

A tale of troubled savants at Little Theatre

By Jordan Wright “33 Variations,” playing at The Little Theatre of Alexandria, takes the audience on an intellectual exercise, meditating on Ludwig van Beethoven’s intent when he composed 33 variations on his music publisher’s mediocre waltz. [...]

Hobie and Monk: What to do when the kids aren’t all right

Hobie and Monk: What to do when the kids aren’t all right

Dear Hobie & Monk, I looked back through your columns, and I’m surprised that no one has written in about this topic considering the wealth of restaurants and children in Alexandria. When my son was young [...]