Tag: safety
Our View: When the process works
The old saying “practice makes perfect” is largely true. But before knowing what to practice, a process must be developed.
Professional athletes, from golfers to...
Your Views: Race and racing
To the editor:
I found it interesting that State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D) opposed strict enforcement of laws against high-performance automobile noise and drag racing...
School board considers removing APD from schools
By Lindsey Sullivan | [email protected]
The Alexandria School Board began conducting its bi-annual review of the memorandum of understanding between Alexandria City Public Schools and...
South Alex rebuilds after ‘devastating’ fire
By Lindsey Sullivan | [email protected]
A massive, four-alarm structure fire in February created a column of smoke over Alexandria that was visible from miles away....
Your Views: All in this together
To the editor:
So, only people 50 years and older, especially those old-timers 70 years-plus, are recommended to wear masks "whenever they leave the house,"...
Your Views: Call.Click.Connect system works
To the editor:
I need to thank city staff for listening and hearing my requests for improved safety on Seminary Road between N. Howard Street...
Your Views: Implement bike lanes called for in master plan
To the editor:
I am writing in response to letters and articles published in the Alexandria Times about the proposal to repave a one-mile segment...
Alexandria college student dies in Labor Day weekend crash
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
Brandon Dorns, 22, of Alexandria, died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate-64 in Goochland County over Labor Day weekend, according...
Your Views: If city won’t provide traffic oversight, citizens should
To the editor:
I have come to the realization that Alexandria is not going to perform oversight of traffic at the very busy King and...
Our View: Seminary Road touches on bigger issues
Each year, certain city issues seem to be a little louder than others.
Whether our city council is considering putting a slaughterhouse next door to...
