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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
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
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
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
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?
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 [...]
Editorial: Criminals have it easy at City Hall
Government employees have a target on their backs as the country wades slowly out of recession. Secure public sector jobs and guaranteed pensions anger people struggling to make living locally and nationally. A lot of that [...]
City officials prioritize halting public employee malfeasance
From embezzlement to assault and forgery, eight public employees faced criminal charges in 2011, prompting officials to make tightening internal controls and reforming hiring procedures a top priority. Among those arrested were two police officers, a [...]
As vote on waterfront plan looms, supporters look to dispel myths of City Hall’s blueprint
As the city’s contentious vision for the Potomac shoreline heads into the home stretch, a resident group has scheduled meetings designed to drum up support for the plan and dispel “misinformation.” Waterfront For All, a group [...]
Laser show in, fireworks out at city’s New Year’s celebration
All eyes will be on the George Washington Masonic Memorial Saturday night as 6,000 balls drop on revelers heralding the arrival of 2012 in Alexandria. At the exact moment the ball drops in New York City’s [...]
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Editorial: Innovative hostel proposal is no slam dunk
I can't say if a hostel will be a success in Alexandria - although it
Alexandria successfully courts National Science Foundation
News article about NSF move to Alexandria
Hostel hostility
Neighborhood residents and the daycare patrons are not operating under
Nominate your favorite local business as Best of Alexandria
I nominate The Healing Tree for best massage
The bicyclist as a scofflaw is a common misperception
Excellent article! I plan to share it! I particularly appreciate the 1