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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 [...]

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 [...]

Spring is for rebuilding

Spring is for rebuilding

To the editor: Is it spring yet? Some locals peg spring’s arrival to the cherry blossoms, but here in Alexandria, we know it’s tied to National Rebuilding Day — the ultimate sign of renewal and revitalization. [...]

Keep Alexandria a world-class city 
by restoring library funding

Keep Alexandria a world-class city 
by restoring library funding

To the editor: I am writing to ask that the Alexandria City Council restore the funds to the library budget so that we do not have to cut hours. In this tough economy, the library system [...]

Don’t let Dominion Power fool you; natural gas has significant risks

Don’t let Dominion Power fool you; natural gas has significant risks

To the editor: The commonwealth’s largest electric utility, Dominion Power, is way behind in making sure Virginians can rely on reasonable, consistent and stable electricity bills, as well as clean energy sources that don’t contribute to [...]

Moving toward better transitional care

Recently it seems that we see or hear this phrase — “transitional care” — in reference to health care, but what does it mean? And more importantly, what does it mean to you and your loved [...]

Supporting Capital Bikeshare comes at the cost of other priorities

Supporting Capital Bikeshare comes at the cost of other priorities

To the editor: The public relations campaign for Capital Bikeshare conceals the city’s failed due diligence on the troubled company running Alexandria’s program and its projected growing costs. Bikeshare’s main operation is embroiled in repaying the [...]