Residents, Alexandria officials invited to meet for next steps of citizen engagement initiative.
Federal government will open at noon.
More than 500 trucks will be out salting roads, officials say.
Pilot program will take 10 to 12 public parking spaces away from public use.
City and cab companies working toward requiring ability of credit card payment in all cars by Sept. 1.
... and who would he support in 2016?
Supporters hopeful President Obama will do more for middle-class America.
Faroll Hamer discusses emphasis on walkable, amenity-rich communities with connection to transit.
Alexandria has organized free sessions from January through June.
Sessions will be held Saturdays from 9 a.m.to noon and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Feb. 2 through April 13 at 2525 Mount Vernon Ave.
The City of Alexandria cites accomplishments ranging from the GenOn closure to solar panels at the Beatley Llibrary. What do you think it should focus on in 2013?
Recommendation expected to come in March.
After introducing gun safety legislation, Ebbin hopes to prove a point by purchasing a 30-round extended clip without background check.
Due to unprecedented security levels, a wide range of items are prohibited at the inauguration, balls and some related events.
Fewer riders expected this year than for the 2009 presidential inauguration of Barack Obama, but there will be station closures and other transportation adjustments.
Dominion Power is urging their customers to be prepared with food and an emergency plan.
Efforts to keep NSF and land FBI are wholly unrelated, congressman says.
Metro, the Secret Service, the official inauguration committee and others are on Twitter to help you navigate the 2013 presidential inauguration weekend.
First-time councilmembers granted revote after initially voting against Reed Avenue complex.
The Alexandria Transit Company will offer modified service on Monday, which is both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Evening meetings will be held in January and February.
Hume Ave cafe will also offer soups, salads, sandwiches and cold plates.
Bicycles are not allowed at the inauguration itself, but you can still bike into the district, avoid the crowds and get into and out of downtown quickly. Here’s some advice from the pros.
Police from Alexandria, Fairfax County and other areas are sending officers to help with 2013 Presidential Inauguration security.
A federal judge on Friday sentenced Melaku, who shot at five buildings in Northern Virginia in 2010.
Officials from Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties met in Arlington to discuss six potential sites Thursday. Alexandria's Victory Center did not enter the discussion.
If you are thinking about listing your home (or a room in it) to rent for the 2013 presidential inauguration weekend, here's some advice.
Faroll Hamer will participate in a Q&A session at 7 p.m. Monday at Mount Vernon Community School.
Governor lays out proposals, challenges in speech to state lawmakers.
Lawmakers gather at Capitol.
Governor's five-year, $3.1 billion transportation overhaul aims to fund major road and infrastructure needs. Tell us: Do you think the governor's plan is a sustainable option for road maintenance and new projects?
Virginia governor's proposed $3.1 billion transportation overhaul gives higher percentage of sales tax to projects, leaves tax on diesel in tact.
If you didn't get a ticket from your local congressional office, there are areas of downtown DC where you can watch the 2013 Presidential Inauguration of Barack Obama without a ticket. Or, you can buy a ticket from a reputable online source.
The commission agreed to amend the current city language so that schools and day care centers may operate in these specially zoned areas with approval of a special permit.
Area residents successfully pleaded with the commission not to make a decision that could potentially aggravate an already difficult parking situation.
Meeting will explore potential traffic mitigation measures.
The owners of the restaurant plan a major renovation of 3401 Mount Vernon Ave.
Plans for the new Hume Avenue wine bar and cafe will now go before council.
Residents still can set leaf bags out on their curbs until Jan. 11.
Mayor Bill Euille said he is looking forward to working with the new council, but tough choices about budgets and infrastructure must be made in the three years ahead.