Archive for 'Opinion'

A second chance

A second chance

It occurred to me recently that I am the recipient of a rare second chance. I say this because I’m reliving the childhoods of my two oldest boys, Jack and Flin — who are away at [...]

Help feed area children

Help feed area children

To the editor: In the midst of spring, it can be easy to forget those long, hot days of June, July and August. But now is the time to start planning to feed hungry children when [...]

Landmark Mall redevelopment plan ignores education

Landmark Mall redevelopment plan ignores education

To the editor: A couple of weeks ago, I was one of the many who crowded a meeting at Landmark Mall to hear of the desolate facility’s redevelopment plan. While the presentations made sense and showcased [...]

Earth Day may be over, but our job is just beginning in Alexandria

Earth Day may be over, but our job is just beginning in Alexandria

To the editor: With the momentum of Earth Day and the arrival of spring, our thoughts turn to the small ways we can help the environment: filling our recycling bin; turning off lights when leaving a [...]

Editorial: Complex cab rules need a review

Editorial: Complex cab rules need a review

Coverage of the fractious relationship between taxi drivers, cab companies and city officials has graced our pages several times in recent weeks. And after careful study of the industry, we can confidently conclude the system is [...]

Alexandria architect leaves his mark

Alexandria architect leaves his mark

A recent addition to the Virginia Landmarks Register is the International-style Charles M. Goodman House, which sits along North Quaker Lane in Alexandria. Goodman was an influential American architect, educated at the Illinois Institute of Technology, who [...]

City’s police force is getting robbed in proposed budget

City’s police force is getting robbed in proposed budget

To the editor: As the Alexandria City Council ponders the budget — and the changes to health care and pension plans that will hurt police officers and firefighters — let’s remember those famous words: “We sleep [...]

With Beauregard vote, city council sends a clear message

With Beauregard vote, city council sends a clear message

To the editor: “You’re good enough to work in Alexandria but not good enough to live here.” Is that the message that Mayor Bill Euille and City Councilors John Chapman, Tim Lovain, Del Pepper, Paul Smedberg [...]

Pizzeria Paradiso was there 
for us in a pinch last month

Pizzeria Paradiso was there 
for us in a pinch last month

To the editor: On March 18, our local group home was told we would be undergoing repairs early the following day. Residents and staff would not be allowed in the home while these repairs were being [...]

Free advice is available to local entrepreneurs

Free advice is available to local entrepreneurs

Small businesses and nonprofits often face situations in which it makes sense to get expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes. At the very earliest concept for a business venture, there are resources that can provide objective [...]