Tag: city council

City Hall Watch with Bill Rossello: All politics is national

The saying, “All politics is local,” made popular by the iconic House Speaker Tip O’Neill, has been the conventional wisdom for decades. But is...

City launches BIPOC grant program

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] The City of Alexandria is gearing up to launch a BIPOC Small Business Grant Program. Alexandria business owners who identify as...

City Hall Watch with Bill Rossello: Where’s the groundswell?

People normally don’t agree to a solution unless they agree to the problem. Or to a new idea unless the benefits are clear. In...

Applicants sought for commission vacancies

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] The Alexandria City Council is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on various boards, commissions and committees. All applicants must complete a...

Alexandria readies for 2023 General Assembly

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] COVID-19 recovery efforts, economic development and compensation philosophies were just some of the topics discussed at City Council’s Tuesday legislative...

Our View: The cost of safety

The old adage “you get what you pay for” is generally true, though most people do love a bargain. Dumpster diving can yield treasures...

City Council approves police collective bargaining agreement

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] City Council voted unanimously last week to approve funding in the upcoming fiscal year budget for a collective bargaining agreement...

City Hall Watch: Whose priorities are these?

By Bill Rossello After their spring retreat, City Council announced its six priorities for their current term. Why is it not surprising that the list doesn’t...

City Council approves athletic field lights

By Olivia Anderson During its public hearing on Saturday, City Council approved the installation of lights on several athletic fields: Francis C. Hammond Middle School,...

Restaurants adjust to permanent parklets

By Olivia Anderson | [email protected] Earlier this month, the City of Alexandria made permanent the parklet system that was installed during the COVID-19 pandemic as...