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The Fight for the 45th
Democratic primary candidates vying to replace Delegate Krupicka lay out campaign priorities.
As with most candidates in a primary, the Democrats campaigning to replace Robert Krupicka as delegate for Virginia’s 45th District which includes parts of Alexandria, Arlington and Mount Vernon, don’t vary greatly in their positions on political issues. Where these candidates do vary is their experience and priorities.
2017 Brings in New Restaurants and Retail
Fourteen businesses sprouting up throughout the city.
As the new year rolls around, new businesses are springing up across Alexandria.
Parting Words in Arlington
Metro, schools, and affordable housing loom as major Arlington challenges in Fisette’s last State of the County address.
Not Enough Progress Made on Affordable Housing in Alexandria
Alexandria Needs Assessment finds affordable housing severely lacking.
The 2010 City Council Strategic Plan laid out seven main goals for the city’s long-term development. Goal number one was to “achieve a net increase in the number of dedicated affordable rental and ownership units in the city by 2015.”
Arlington Aiming To Rebound
Arlington looks for new industries, double-downs on contracting.
With an average of 20 percent office vacancy across the county, it’s clear that the exodus of federal government jobs has impacted Arlington. Local neighborhoods have struggled with their own losses and have, in turn, found a diverse range of solutions to try and rebound.
Alexandria: Old Town North Development Approved
The empty lot in North Old Town, formerly home to Giant, will soon be home for 232-units of residential development. Local citizens protested the traffic and parking impact of the new building, and while City Council did tighten the on-street parking requirement, City Council approved the development at the March 12 public hearing.
Upcoming Trials in Alexandria
Commonwealth Attorney's Office braces for a flurry of murder trials.
Fall 2016 and early 2017 are scheduled to be a busy time for the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.
Alexandria: Paving the Way for Stormwater Fee
New fee for residential and commercial properties to be based on permeability.
It might be time to plant some more trees and green up the home. A new stormwater service fee proposed by city staff could be directly tied to the permeability of residential and commercial properties. The fee is the proposed solution to an unfunded mandate by the state requiring one quarter of the city retrofitted for stormwater treatment by 2028.
Bonds on the Ballot
Arlington puts $200 million in bonds to a public vote.
This year, Arlington is putting the fate of $219 million in the hands of its citizens. On the Nov. 4 ballot, residents will have a chance to vote on four major bonds.
Bolstering Hope in Arlington
Yoga and Beer fundraiser scheduled to help local girl fighting rare genetic disease.
Ellie McGinn is horse crazy. Like many 8-year olds, she loves all animals, but horses are her favorite.
Hidden Valley: Long neglected Four Mile Run reimagined and redeveloped.
S Four Mile Run Drive is not the prettiest view in Arlington.
Alexandria: Two Guilty Pleas in MS-13 Homicides
Love triangle and gangland hit go to court.
The two murders were unrelated, happening a month apart, but they share similarities.