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Future of former nursery school shrouded in mystery

Future of former nursery school shrouded in mystery

By Derrick Perkins William Cromley has a secret — and he’s not sharing. For the past few years, the developer has been part of a tug-of-war over the future of the former Carver Nursery School in [...]

Howard Hughes Corp. offers $2 million for affordable housing efforts

Howard Hughes Corp. offers $2 million for affordable housing efforts

By Melissa Quinn The Howard Hughes Corp. isn’t just giving the city a revamped Landmark Mall, it’s also donating more than $2 million for affordable housing. The company, which plans to transform about one-third of the [...]

Wounded police officer Peter Laboy sues Alexandria Yellow Cab

Wounded police officer Peter Laboy sues Alexandria Yellow Cab

By Derrick Perkins Police officer Peter Laboy is targeting his alleged shooter’s employer, filing a lawsuit for at least $10 million against Alexandria Yellow Cab. Laboy’s lawyer, Georgia-based David Martin, launched the litigation Monday. The complaint [...]

Fire officials want to name development center after fallen paramedic

Fire officials want to name development center after fallen paramedic

Fire officials hope to name their professional development center after a man whom colleagues and relatives remember as hardworking and dedicated to self-improvement — paramedic Joshua Weissman. The 33-year-old Bristow man died in February 2012 after [...]

Backlog slows investigation into Sellers’ death

Backlog slows investigation into Sellers’ death

By Derrick Perkins Taft Sellers died after an armed confrontation with police officers more than three months ago, but the investigation into the shooting remains open — a delay officials blame on the medical examiner’s office. [...]

Patterson arrested for Lynhaven homicide

Patterson arrested for Lynhaven homicide

More than a week after Julian Dawkins succumbed to a gunshot wound, Alexandria police have charged Arlington sheriff’s deputy Craig Patterson, 44, with murder. Officers arrested Patterson, a city resident, in Spotsylvania County Thursday evening. He [...]

Needed: a bit of friendly advice

Needed: a bit of friendly advice

Dear Hobie & Monk,  A few months ago a good friend of mine rekindled his relationship with an ex-girlfriend. To make a long story short, they had been together since high school and all through college [...]

Hostel takeover

Hostel takeover

By Melissa Quinn With hostels gaining in popularity across the United States, Alexandria may be the next to boast a dormitory-style hotel if a local entrepreneur can win over City Hall. “This is a good opportunity [...]

No suspects named in Lynhaven homicide

No suspects named in Lynhaven homicide

By Melissa Quinn A celebratory gathering at a home on the 100 block of Lynhaven Drive ended in tragedy last week after Alexandrian Julian Dawkins was shot and killed in what city police now consider a [...]

Road to nowhere?

Road to nowhere?

By Derrick Perkins In spite of wildly different views on what reforms sought after by cab drivers will mean for Alexandria, city officials are moving ahead with plans to study the industry. The long simmering feud [...]