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City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes to run for reelection as a Republican

City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes to run for reelection as a Republican

Already considered by many a Republican, City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes made it official last week when she joined the local GOP’s two other candidates on the November ballot. Hughes ran as an Independent in her first [...]

Law enforcement officials remember fallen comrades

Law enforcement officials remember fallen comrades

Flanked by an honor guard, Alexandria’s top law enforcement officials once again paid tribute to the city’s fallen police and Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday afternoon. “These men and women gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our homes, [...]

Beauregard plan opponents to step up protests before city council decision

Beauregard plan opponents to step up protests before city council decision

Critics of the Beauregard redevelopment plan vowed to step up pressure on Alexandria’s elected officials as the proposal heads to city council. The city’s planning commission approved the measure 6-0 following a marathon public hearing Thursday. [...]

Updated: Alexandria City Council approves budget, keeps tax rate flat

Updated: Alexandria City Council approves budget, keeps tax rate flat

Property owners can let out a sigh of relief. The Alexandria City Council adopted an estimated $587.9 million operating budget Monday night — without raising real estate taxes. The unanimous vote came after days of closed-door [...]

Alexandria police arrest five on DWI charges during “Operation Cinco De Mayo”

Alexandria police arrest five on DWI charges during “Operation Cinco De Mayo”

Alexandria police arrested five motorists on driving while intoxicated charges after stepping up traffic enforcement for the Cinco de Mayo weekend. Authorities say they stopped 101 vehicles during the crackdown, which occurred between 8 p.m. Saturday [...]

Planning commission OK’s controversial Beauregard plan

Planning commission OK’s controversial Beauregard plan

Despite pleas from West End residents, the controversial proposal for redeveloping the Beauregard corridor earned the planning commission’s stamp of approval early Wednesday morning. By a unanimous vote, the planning commission sent the blueprint – with [...]

Wood announces city council candidacy, will run as Republican

Wood announces city council candidacy, will run as Republican

Longtime resident and noted waterfront plan opponent Bob Wood blasted Alexandria’s handling of redevelopment projects as he announced a bid for city council Thursday morning. “Neighborhood after neighborhood, one citizen group after another, all feel threatened, [...]

City council takes first whack at budget

City council takes first whack at budget

Employee promotions, school funding spark heated debate Alexandria’s top elected officials staked out their fiscal positions during the first round of budget talks Tuesday, a rollicking discussion peppered with heated exchanges and contentious debate. Working with [...]

West End residents rally ahead of planning commission hearing on Beauregard plan

West End residents rally ahead of planning commission hearing on Beauregard plan

Residents and community activists reiterated fears that the Beauregard redevelopment plan will displace thousands of tenants during a Market Square rally Tuesday. The city planning commission takes up the debate tonight. The demonstration — organized by [...]

Waterfront plan opponents appeal to state Supreme Court

Waterfront plan opponents appeal to state Supreme Court

Opponents of the much-maligned waterfront plan appealed an earlier circuit court ruling last week, further muddying the legal fight for the city’s Potomac shoreline. Three Old Town residents want the state Supreme Court to overturn an [...]