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Alexandria: Final Mayoral Debate

Final Mayoral Debate ends on a civil note.

Attendees to the June 2 Democratic Primary Debate, one week before the primary, hoping to see sparks fly between the mayoral candidates may have left disappointed.

Vihstadt Fights To Keep Seat

Incumbent John Vihstadt fights to keep seat and kick out the streetcar.

After 15 years of a Democratic-controlled County Board in Arlington, John Vihstadt, an Independent, has been throwing a few wrenches into the board’s plans.

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The Extra Mile in Arlington

The Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation hosts second Memorial 5k Run

At last year’s race, Neal Lawson said he was so caught up in the event that he never had a moment to let the day’s events soak in.

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Enough’s Enough in Alexandria

First responders fed up with pay.

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Growth Treatment in Arlington

Committee of 100 examines hospital center expansion.

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Planning for Density in Arlington

New development shifts north from Metro corridor.

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Once and Future Office in Alexandria

The past, present, and future of the Office of Historic Alexandria

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The Old Town Alexandria Armada

Three new ships uncovered under Robinson Terminal South.

On the Tab in Alexandria

Affordable Housing advocates celebrate meals tax increase while restaurateurs lament.

Merging Alexandria BARs?

City considers combining boards.

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Arlington’s Pirate Cove

Tampa, Pittsburgh, and Minnesota NFL teams find homes in Arlington bars.

Most of Arlington cheers for the Redskins, but if you’re walking past Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill near the Courthouse Metro and hear a stray cheer for the Buccaneers, don’t be alarmed.

Alexandria Brief: King Street Park Revitalized

Beverley Park isn’t the only Alexandria Park looking at major redevelopment. The park at the end of King Street, appropriately named “King Street Park,” could be seeing a temporary boost before Waterfront redevelopment transforms the area. Currently the site hosts a small anchor monument and a bench, but expansion into two nearby sites could turn the park into the missing link between the northern and southern parts of the Alexandria waterfront.

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All’s Fair At Arlington County Fair

Food and fun.

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Tale of Two Waterfronts

With the opening of The Wharf, the Potomac River gets a little more crowded.

Alexandria: People vs Parks on Potomac Yard Impact

Draft Environmental Impact Statement details Potomac Yard Metro impact on parks and neighbors

The Potomac Yard Metro plan moves forward with the release of a draft Environmental Impact Statement developed by the City of Alexandria alongside the Federal Transit Administration and the National Park Service.

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Alexandria: Negotiation for Budget Funds

Schools and city clash over continued budget gap.

The deadline for proposing a tax rate increase for fiscal year 2016 passed on March 17 without any update from the city, meaning the funding in the current budget is all of the funding that will be available. For Alexandria police officers and city employees, that means a pay increase and additional career opportunities inside their departments. For Alexandria public schools, who were hoping a last minute decision to raise the tax rate might be enough to cover the $3 million gap between the school’s budget and the city manager’s proposed budget, the news means budget discussions between now and May are going to be tense.

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Alexandria: Plans for Old Town North Take Shape

Motherhood, apple pie, and “enriching community living” in Old Town North.

After a week-long community engagement process, Alexandria city staff was happy to report that people like good things. At the Planning Commission meeting on Dec. 1, city staff started with a review of the three-day charrette, held between Nov. 16 and 20.

City Manager Presents Disheartening Property Assessment

Slow-growing tax base to affect city budget.

While the city’s residential tax base shows modest growth, acting City Manager Mark Jinks says the commercial sector has remained stagnant.