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Radle ends bid for Congress

Radle ends bid for Congress

Will Radle Jr. ended his bid to grab the 8th District’s democratic nomination from 11-term Congressman Jim Moran last week, citing the need for a “fresh start.” Radle’s brief run may have been more of a [...]

Menjivar, Moshenberg round out Dem primary slate

Menjivar, Moshenberg round out Dem primary slate

Spanish-speaking candidate hopes to augment minority voice  Warwick Village resident Victoria Menjivar entered the Democratic primary for city council last week, becoming the 14th and final candidate to register before the deadline. Menjivar, 53, hopes to [...]

Before primary, democrats to debate on east, west sides

Before primary, democrats to debate on east, west sides

The 12 democratic city council candidates vying for six spots on the November ballot will face off in at least two debates before the June 12 primary. The Alexandria Democratic Committee announced last week it will [...]

Kaine addresses concerns of veterans, women

Kaine addresses concerns of veterans, women

Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine talked with war veterans in Alexandria’s West End on Tuesday as part of his campaign to become the commonwealth’s next U.S. senator. Kaine held the roundtable at Duke Street’s Tempo Restaurant [...]

Council considers changes to lopsided parking laws

Council considers changes to lopsided parking laws

All parking is not created equal in Old Town, and city council members may change that. Depending on where they live, some residents cannot acquire residential parking permits for their vehicles or guest passes for visiting [...]

Democratic Alexandria City Council candidate Charles Sumpter Jr. ends short-lived campaign

Democratic Alexandria City Council candidate Charles Sumpter Jr. ends short-lived campaign

Democratic candidate for Alexandria City Council Charles Sumpter Jr. ended his campaign Monday because of a “severe family health situation.” “Our campaign thoroughly explored many principle issues that were heard by supporters that are hungry for [...]

Court dismisses waterfront lawsuit

Court dismisses waterfront lawsuit

An Alexandria Circuit Court judge sided with the city against a lawsuit brought by opponents of the controversial waterfront plan Friday. The suit, filed by Old Town residents April Burke, Elizabeth Gibney and Marie Kux, challenged [...]

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran arrested during protest at Sudanese Embassy

U.S. Rep. Jim Moran arrested during protest at Sudanese Embassy

Authorities arrested U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) along with actor George Clooney and several others during a protest outside the Sudanese Embassy in Washington earlier today. A spokesperson for the Virginia congressman said Moran was taken [...]

Analysis: Macdonald challenges Euille for mayor

Analysis: Macdonald challenges Euille for mayor

Andrew Macdonald ended months of speculation last week by announcing his Independent bid for mayor — a position with more soft power than actual authority. Were Macdonald, a former vice mayor, to unseat third-term Mayor Bill [...]

Democrat Michael Hepburn joins Alexandria city council race

Democrat Michael Hepburn joins Alexandria city council race

Democrat Michael A. Hepburn officially announced his city council candidacy Monday after filing a statement of organization in December of last year. Hepburn, a West End resident who was born and raised in Miami, is the [...]