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Carpenter Shelter Project Approved in Alexandria
On Dec. 17, the City Council approved the final plans for the newly redeveloped Carpenter Shelter in North Old Town.
Alexandria: Port of Call
Ships sail in and out of Alexandria’s marina every day, but over the weekend a special visitor dominated the harbor view.
Alexandria Schools Pass SOL Tests … Mostly
Alexandria City Public Schools got test scores back from the 2014-2015 Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, and for the most part, it’s a report card to hang on the refrigerator.
Inventors Inducted Into Hall of Fame
The National Inventor’s Hall of Fame inducted 14 new members.
Carnival of Barkers
Local businesses came together to give Shirlington dogs a special day and to help out dogs across the region.
Alexandria Brief: Hearing Set for Arrested WMATA Officer
Nicholas Young, a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officer, was arrested Aug. 3 for allegedly providing material support to ISIS. Young, a Fairfax resident, appeared briefly in Alexandria’s Eastern District Courthouse where his defense waived his preliminary hearing. Young’s next court date is scheduled for Aug. 11 at 2 p.m.
Alexandria Brief: Food Truck Locations Approved
After a long battle at the Parking and Traffic Board, the proposed locations for Alexandria’s Food Trucks made it’s way to City Council on May 10 with the two locations in North Old Town removed.
Alexandria Snapshot: Grand Opening
Mayor Allison Silberberg joints the Sifakis family for the grand opening of The Italian Place at 621 Wythe St. The market, owned by Adrianna Penachio Sifakis, opened in North Old Town on Sept. 8. The Italian Place is a gourmet Italian market serving sub sandwiches, pastas, Italian wines, gift baskets and other Italian themed foods and gifts.
Alexandria Snapshot: New Bus Line Planned to National Harbor
Starting in October, a new bus route could make it easier for Alexandrians to get to and from National Harbor and the new MGM Casino.
Alexandria: Gearing Up for Bike to Work Day
Local cyclists share tips for new riders.
On May 20, expect to see more Alexandria commuters leaving the cars in the garage. The annual “Bike to Work” day encourages commuters to try out a car-free lifestyle, and some local experts are ready with tips for new riders.
Rolling Thunder Rides Through Arlington
Thousands come out for annual motorcycle rally.
Thousands of bikers filled the Pentagon parking lots before roaring out of the north entrance, driving across the Arlington Memorial Bridge and around the National Mall, before their final stop in West Potomac Park.
Alexandria Clerk of Courts: Voice of Reason
After 16 years as a deputy, Marion Jackson is officially Clerk of Courts in Alexandria General District Court.
Parting Words in Arlington
Metro, schools, and affordable housing loom as major Arlington challenges in Fisette’s last State of the County address.
Alexandria Votes for Change
Wilson wins mayoral nomination; newcomers Bennett-Parker, Aguirre, Seifeldein, Jackson make history.