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Letter to the Editor: Potomac Yard Metro: What did they know...
To the editor:
The loss of a southern entrance for the planned new Metro stop at Potomac Yard is disappointing. I could live with that...
Shattered promises in Potomac Yard
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
Potomac Yard residents are frustrated after what they see as a pattern of bait-and-switch from the city and a lack of accountability...
Alexandria Chamber “outraged” at Potomac Yard Metro changes
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has issued a fiery response to recently announced changes to the Potomac Yard Metro station.
The statement comes shortly after...
City manager announces Potomac Yard Metro plan changes
City Manager Mark Jinks has announced significant changes to the Potomac Yard Metro station plan.
Jinks said in a memo to Mayor Allison Silberberg and...
Alexandria Metro stations to close for four months in summer 2019
All Alexandria Metro stations will close for four months in summer 2019, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Monday in a news release.
The Braddock...
Alexandria man arrested after Metrobus assault
Metro Transit Police have arrested an Alexandria man suspected of assaulting a Metrobus operator at Huntington Station, according to a WMATA news release.
Michael S....
Councilor Paul Smedberg seeks sixth term
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
When Paul Smedberg first ran for city council in 2000, his bid ended with a loss.
Three years later, he ran...
City manager unveils FY2019 budget to council
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]
City Manager Mark Jinks formally presented his proposed operating budget to members of city council at a special meeting Tuesday...
City launches campaign encouraging Metro blue line use
A new city campaign aims to encourage residents to ride the blue line.
The campaign, called “Back 2 Blue,” seeks to create awareness surrounding improved...
City leaders disagree on future of parking, transportation in Alexandria
By Alexa Epitropoulos | [email protected]m
A request to eliminate 10 off-site parking spaces from the planned 270-unit Braddock Gateway development sparked an argument about the future...
