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Wood announces city council candidacy, will run as Republican

Wood announces city council candidacy, will run as Republican

Longtime resident and noted waterfront plan opponent Bob Wood blasted Alexandria’s handling of redevelopment projects as he announced a bid for city council Thursday morning. “Neighborhood after neighborhood, one citizen group after another, all feel threatened, [...]

Rights to coveted Wales Alley debated in Virginia Supreme Court; Alexandria City Hall, Virtue at odds with Old Dominion Boat Club

Rights to coveted Wales Alley debated in Virginia Supreme Court; Alexandria City Hall, Virtue at odds with Old Dominion Boat Club

Years of litigation pitting City Hall and restaurant Virtue Feed and Grain against the Old Dominion Boat Club came to a head last Wednesday, leaving control of Wales Alley in the Virginia Supreme Court’s hands. The [...]

Alexandria City Public Schools boost safeguards against sex offenders

Alexandria City Public Schools boost safeguards against sex offenders

Alexandria City Public Schools beefed up security for students earlier this year, implementing a new electronic system to check visitors against the national sex offender registry and conduct background checks for volunteers. Officials upgraded the district’s [...]

School board backs embattled superintendent

School board backs embattled superintendent

The Alexandria School Board reiterated its support of Superintendent Morton Sherman in a statement released following a closed meeting Thursday night. Sherman has come under increasing fire since an independent audit revealed the extent of financial [...]

Local couple on front lines of Stolen Valor law

Local couple on front lines of Stolen Valor law

Doug and Pam Sterner don’t want the notoriety that comes with exposing people posing as military heroes, but with the Supreme Court weighing the Stolen Valor Act’s constitutionality, the national spotlight seems inescapable. Reporters from across [...]

Titans, Lady Titans bounced from regional tournament

Titans, Lady Titans bounced from regional tournament

A disastrous fourth quarter Wednesday night spelled the end of T.C. William’s postseason aspirations, despite an early lead against Westfield. T.C. enjoyed a single point advantage against the Bulldogs heading into the second quarter of action [...]

Armed robber targets United Bank

Armed robber targets United Bank

Police are on the look out for the man who walked into an Old Town United Bank location Tuesday morning, flashed a handgun and made off with cash. The suspect, described as a 25- to 30-year-old, [...]

Restaurant week in full swing

Restaurant week in full swing

The winter version of Alexandria’s restaurant week begins today and runs through January 22 so foodies and plain old eaters get 10 nights to chow. Sixty restaurants throughout the city are participating in the dining merriment [...]

New year brings diverse new businesses to Old Town

New year brings diverse new businesses to Old Town

The new year has meant new shops and other businesses in Old Town for residents and tourists alike. Lulu Sage, an upscale salon and spa, has opened at 610 Madison St. Its owners promise to utilize [...]

Opinion: Does personal financial gain trump citizens’ interest?

Opinion: Does personal financial gain trump citizens’ interest?

From the moment I first drove down King Street, I have always loved Old Town — its historic streets and architecture, the waterfront along the Potomac and the dog-friendly community. Recently, however, I have sadly become [...]