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NOFAS maternity fashion show raises awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome

NOFAS maternity fashion show raises awareness of fetal alcohol syndrome

The women walking the runway at the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome’s weekend fundraiser at a private residence on the Potomac were doing more than trotting out the latest fashions; they were showcasing healthy pregnancies. [...]

Alexandria-based news outlet loosens shackles of censorship for Ethiopians

Alexandria-based news outlet loosens shackles of censorship for Ethiopians

In an office building on Alexandria’s west side, accused terrorists work long hours promoting free speech in their native Ethiopia. They’re considered enemies of the state back home. In America, we call them journalists. The newsroom [...]

Rare and historic ship makes Alexandria permanent port of call

Rare and historic ship makes Alexandria permanent port of call

The Potomac Riverboat Co.’s Skipjack “Minnie V,” a historic Chesapeake Bay oyster dredging boat, set sail on its inaugural voyage from the city docks by the Torpedo Factory Saturday. “It’s a refreshing way to enjoy the [...]

Demolition, displacement and redevelopment come as news to many Beauregard residents

Demolition, displacement and redevelopment come as news to many Beauregard residents

Despite the controversy surrounding the Beauregard redevelopment plan, many neighborhood residents remain unaware of the blueprint’s implications. The Alexandria City Council approved the contentious proposal in a 6-0-1 vote Saturday, paving the way for property owners [...]

Waterfront legal fight heads to circuit court

Waterfront legal fight heads to circuit court

City officials made good on promises to challenge the board of zoning appeals’ waterfront redevelopment plan decision in circuit court earlier this month. By reversing Planning Director Faroll Hamer’s rejection of a protest petition filed by [...]

What will the future hold for Alexandria’s GenOn site?

What will the future hold for Alexandria’s GenOn site?

The future of a major waterfront parcel is vague, but it could transform the Potomac’s banks in the coming years — once its owners decide what do with it. Pepco owns the land at 1400 N. [...]

Alexandria’s little known ordinance puts limits on pet ownership

Alexandria’s little known ordinance puts limits on pet ownership

Alexandria is often heralded as a pet-friendly community, but does a 17-year-old law limiting ownership of cats and dogs bode well for that reputation? Since 1995 it’s been illegal for any household to have more then [...]

Road to White House runs through Alexandria, Virginia

Road to White House runs through Alexandria, Virginia

Presidential politics came home to roost in Alexandria late last week with the opening of President Barack Obama’s new re-election campaign office in the Port City. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), a former mayor and city [...]

Ariail family honored for local philanthropic efforts

Ariail family honored for local philanthropic efforts

When ACT for Alexandria’s head honcho John Porter recently called Leslie Ariail, she expected details on potential candidates for the organization’s Legacy of Giving Award. She didn’t expect her family would receive the honor for their [...]

New Old Town boutique goes from digital to physical

New Old Town boutique goes from digital to physical

Old Town’s newest specialty consignment shop, 529 Kids Consign, got its start — fittingly — amid the monkey bars and swings of a Cameron Station playground. “ talked on the playground one day [...]