‘Here Come The Scientists’
National Science Foundation may bring investment and traffic to Eisenhower.
National Science Foundation may come to Alexandria
Between the Lines in Alexandria
Policy proposed to limit on-street parking for new residential developments.
Arlington's Mr. Schwartz Goes to Washington
County manager says local social programs are on Federal Budget chopping block.
Bacon and Bureaucracy in Alexandria
City and State legislators talk sewage, BIDs, and development over breakfast.
The Mailman
One of city’s first African American mailmen, and longtime civic activist, dies.
Even for those who didn't know his name, Arthur Martin Nelson was the face of the community.
Paint by Numbers
New study shows Torpedo Factory as top ranked city attraction.
The Torpedo Factory is the biggest attraction in Alexandria to people already in the Torpedo Factory — it’s getting people there that’s the trouble.
Above and Beyond
Council exceeds city manager’s recommended maximum tax rate.
In a year of new fees and a proposed real estate tax increase, the Alexandria City Council upped the ante by surpassing the recommended maximum tax rate to provide more funding to city schools.
Strategic Plan Part 3: Well-Managed Government
Plan calls for flexible funding and greater accessibility.
Alexandria strategic plan.
Pioneering Change For Autism
University of Virginia seminar studies tension between “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism.”
Despite a recent surge in attention and research over the past decade about autism, controversy exists.
Witness Protection
Spate of witness intimidations and a murder could result in new Witness Protection Program.
Officials looking into possible witness protection program
Preview for New Arlington Fees and Tax Rates
Fee increases for fire department inspections and substance abuse treatment while County Board considers pay raise.
A homeowner in Arlington in need of a fire department inspection for his business and seeking treatment for substance abuse will be the most impacted by the new fiscal year 2018 fees.
Road Work Ahead
New transportation projects under construction over the next six months.
Arlington transportation improvements
A Million More
Delays result in another $1 million loan request for Ramsey Homes redevelopment.
More money requested for the Ramsey Homes redevelopment.
The New Normal
Stagnant assessment values
Locally assessed real property assessments increased 2.07 percent in Alexandria.
Impact of an Accident
Vehicle crashes in Alexandria.
False Prophets
Dr. Larry Sabato assesses where polling and analytics went wrong in 2016 election.
Dr. Larry Sabato and the election.
Stabilizing the City's Affordable Housing Crisis
At its Jan 28 public hearing, the City Council adopted the FY2017 through 2022 Strategic Plan.
Last Call: Carpool in Ballston winds down towards an April closing.
For many of the bar’s patrons, Carpool is the last bastion of the Ballston that was.
Signing Day at T.C. Williams
12 T.C. students sign on to play football at colleges.
After a year of hard work and last minute victories, T.C. Williams High School Football Team made it to the playoffs for the second time in the last 26 years.
Commemorating Brotherhood
Universal Lodge #1 celebrates 172 years in Alexandria.
Freemasons in Alexandria.
Setting Goals via the Five-Year Plan
Alexandria’s Five Year Plan starts at foot of King Street.
The city's five-year plan.