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Chapman, Peabody join Democratic field of Alexandria council candidates

Chapman, Peabody join Democratic field of Alexandria council candidates

Two more notable residents have tossed their hats into an already crowded ring for a spot on the Democratic slate for Alexandria City Council. School board member Arthur Peabody made good on rumors of a potential [...]

UPDATED: Court dismisses Councilwoman Alicia Hughes’ unpaid rent case

UPDATED: Court dismisses Councilwoman Alicia Hughes’ unpaid rent case

Apartment company threatens eviction   By Derrick Perkins   An Alexandria General District Court judge dismissed a case involving City Councilwoman Alicia Hughes’ alleged failure to pay rent Wednesday, about 24 hours before her scheduled appearance. [...]

On the waterfront, eminent domain option stays afloat

On the waterfront, eminent domain option stays afloat

City Councilman Frank Fannon raised eyebrows last week when he slammed the approved waterfront plan as having “endorsed the seizure of private property through eminent domain as an option.” Fannon, who cast one of two votes [...]

Activist Boyd Walker officially declares Alexandria City Council run

Activist Boyd Walker officially declares Alexandria City Council run

Activist Boyd Walker will run in the Democratic primary for city council, the lifelong Alexandrian announced Monday at a local Democratic Party meeting. The 43-year-old joins a ballooning slate of Democrats hoping to clinch one of [...]

Planning guru Donna Fossum declares run for Alexandria City Council

Planning guru Donna Fossum declares run for Alexandria City Council

West End resident Donna Fossum, a 22-year member of the city’s planning commission, announced she will run as a Democrat for city council Monday. The need for more West End representation on council and the city’s [...]

Waterfront fight heading to circuit court

Waterfront fight heading to circuit court

An offshoot of Citizens for an Alternative Alexandria Waterfront Plan made good on a longstanding threat Tuesday, asking the circuit court to nullify the 5-2 vote approving the city’s shoreline blueprint. “We felt at some point [...]

UPDATED: Arlington Democrat Shuttleworth challenges Moran for 8th District seat

UPDATED: Arlington Democrat Shuttleworth challenges Moran for 8th District seat

Arlington resident Bruce Shuttleworth is the latest Democrat looking to unseat Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) from his established chair in the in the U.S. House of Representatives. Originally from upstate New York, the 46-year-old former Navy [...]

Opinion: Time for Romney to summon his inner Reagan

Opinion: Time for Romney to summon his inner Reagan

“What I asked you about, professor, was what you thought about the Equalization of Opportunity Bill.” “Oh that?” said Dr. Pritchett. “But I believe I made it clear that I am in favor of it, because [...]

Opinion: Why I voted against the waterfront plan

Opinion: Why I voted against the waterfront plan

To the editor: I voted against the waterfront plan and I want to clear up any misunderstanding on why. Reading post-vote emails from constituents, I was most struck by the following statement that may frame the [...]

City council approves controversial waterfront plan

City council approves controversial waterfront plan

The Alexandria City Council approved the controversial waterfront plan in a 5-2 vote Saturday night following nearly 10 hours of debate, more than two years after work began. The vote, split down party lines with Republicans [...]