Tag: Alexandria

The Blotter: D.C. police probe series of sex assaults, Virginia man stopped at airport with loaded gun, two rescued from D.C. fire

Scott McCabe, Naomi Jagoda · April 15, 2013 4:00 am

Alexandria Mayor William Euille said he felt uncomfortable increasing the number of affordable housing units above the 800 already in the council's formal plan for a development project that would tear down 2,500 units of affordable housing. (Photo: Examiner file)

Alexandria advances development despite affordable housing concerns

Kate Jacobson · April 13, 2013 4:00 am

Five young men indicted in series of violent armed robberies

Naomi Jagoda · April 11, 2013 4:00 am

The Blotter: Body found near cherry blossoms

Scott McCabe, Naomi Jagoda · April 11, 2013 4:00 am

Activists are pushing back against City Manager Rashad Young's plans to close one of the city's four pools, a move that would save an estimated $92,000 in operating costs that would help cover Alexandria's $31 million budget gap. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Alexandria group seeks tax hike to save Warwick, other city pools

Taylor Holland · April 8, 2013 4:00 am

Alexandria City Manager Rashad Young has proposed a 10-cent increase in the city's cigarette tax, raising it to 90 cents a pack, the highest tax rate in the state. (Photo: Thinkstock)

Alexandria mulls lifting cigarette tax, extending parking meter hours

Taylor Holland · April 7, 2013 4:00 am

Top Cop: Two Alexandria police officers retire after fulfilling careers

April Burbank · April 6, 2013 4:00 am

The 3-Minute Interview: Brooke Azer launches website in search of family-friendly restaurants

Brian Hughes · April 1, 2013 4:00 am

A woman and her son eat frozen custard in the Delray neighborhood of Alexandria Virginia, Mar 14, 2006. Brig Cabe/Examiner

Del Ray residents fight to keep Walgreens out

Taylor Holland · March 18, 2013 4:00 am

Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker's 2014 budget provides about $18 million for raises for county workers, but also requires each employee to take five unpaid furlough days. (Photo: Examiner file)

Fairfax only local county not giving workers a raise

Taylor Holland · March 17, 2013 4:00 am

Zoning changes approved Saturday allow for up to two boutique hotels in the waterfront zone, as well as museums, schools and cultural institutions.

Alexandria City Council votes to implement waterfront plan

Naomi Jagoda · March 16, 2013 4:00 am

Exterior of house with sold sign

D.C. population swells, immigrants flock to suburbs

Matt Connolly · March 14, 2013 4:00 am