Tag: potomac yard metro
Your Views: Building Metro on wetlands will cause more flooding
To the editor:
Our local government just announced that it has won a great victory by at last obtaining the necessary federal permit to destroy...
Our View: Environmental actions speak louder than words
Alexandria’s elected leaders must make difficult decisions that often involve tradeoffs – and those choices seldom leave all sides happy. But when a clear...
Your Views: Density quest is not egalitarian
To the editor:
I’m all in favor of affordable housing. But don’t be tricked – it’s a feel-good phrase. It shrouds the intent to make...
Potomac Yard Metro construction drags
By Heather Hartzell | [email protected]
The Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group held a meeting on Aug. 5 to discuss updates on construction, permits and...
Your Views: Short memory for what matters
To the editor:
At the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality public hearing on Tuesday, to influence the State Water Control Board to grant or deny...
Your Views: Time to take back our city
To the editor:
A disconnect exists between the public and our public servants. I think it’s a serious one. Our public servants are not asking...
Potomac Yard Metro southern entrance returns to chopping block
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
The saga of the Potomac Yard Metro station’s controversial southern entrance returns, and according to a city news release, the...
Allison Silberberg reflects on term as mayor
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
As she looks back on her time as mayor, Allison Silberberg’s reflections are built from stories of the events she’s...
Dominion drops power line plan, reigniting special tax district debate
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
Alexandria faces a budget shortfall for the Potomac Yard Metro after Dominion Power announced last week it isn’t moving forward...
Vying for voters at West End forum
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
At a forum Saturday afternoon, city council candidates gathered for the first time since the Democratic Primary in June to...
