Monday, April 29, 2013
Kevin H. Posey of the Alexandria Transportation Commission says the city needs a better plan for Landmark Mall.
As some readers may know, I supported the Beauregard redevelopment plan put forward by JBG Properties and other developers because the design called for a first-class pedestrian environment. I even said nice things about the Waterfront plans which also embodied Council’s commitment to less car reliance, though that stance put me at odds with quite a few individuals in the city. So, I’m hardly in the camp of those opposed to any and all development in Alexandria when I say that I oppose the current plan to redevelop Landmark Mall. Let me make it clear that I support redeveloping the old, tired relic of mid-20th century commerce that squats on the site now. It is an antiquated example of car-based, regionally oriented retail shopping that no…
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
More than 5,800 city residents remain without power following Hurricane Sandy.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Drew Hansen
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
City of Alexandria government offices and facilities, including courts, will open on time on Wednesday as the city continues to recover from Hurricane Sandy. A Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect through 8 a.m. Wednesday. Any flooding is “expected to be minor,” according to a release from the city. Forecasts call for potential flooding in the 100 block of King Street early Thursday morning, but no flooding is expected in the city’s streams. More than 5,800 Alexandria residents were without power shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to Dominion Virginia Power. Crews were focusing their efforts at 16 work sites in the city on Tuesday. While city announced its offices would reopen Wednesday, the status of Alexandria City Public …
A look at some of Monday evening's storm damage across the city.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Drew Hansen
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
A look at some of the damage in Alexandria following Hurricane Sandy. Upload your photos here or send them to Drew Hansen at drewh@patch.com.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Approximately 150 gallons of ethanol spilled Tuesday at NSR's facility in the West End.
Approximately 150 gallons of ethanol spilled at Norfolk Southern Railroad’s transloading facility near Van Dorn Street Metro station at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and the Alexandria Fire Department was not notified. According to the railroad, the spill occurred when the ethanol was transferred from a railcar to a tanker truck and the tank was overfilled. NSR’s overfill protection system was activated and the spill was contained by employees. There was no contamination to the surrounding area. According to a statement from the City of Alexandria, railroad officials notified the National Response Center, which notified Virginia’s Department of Emergency Management, which then notified the Alexandria Fire Department of the spill. Norfolk Southern did …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Badly decomposed body discovered near Duke Street exit of Interstate-395.
Skeletal remains were discovered Monday morning near the Duke Street exit of Interstate-395, according to The Washington Post. A construction crew found the remains in a wooded area of the cloverleaf interchange next to Landmark Mall. No identification was found. The Virginia State Police described the remains as badly decomposed and were unable to determine gender. The remains were taken to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Manassas. State Police are investigating the matter. Evidence of homeless encampments was found inside the wooded area. InsideNova reports the incident is the third discovery of skeletal remains in Northern Virginia since Friday.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Two former presidents of the Seminary Hill Association express concern over the current state of mayoral debates.
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Four West End civic associations extended an invitation to mayoral candidate Andrew Macdonald and incumbent Mayor Bill Euille to debate this fall to allow citizens to make an informed decision. As this debate is expected to focus on West End issues, the three dates available were based on Hammond School availability. Many people worked hard to arrange for these dates and the candidates were given the option to pick one of these dates. Mr. Macdonald graciously accepted the invitation on any of the dates. Mayor Euille and his campaign provided no response until asked to confirm receiving the invitation, and when they finally did respond stated that he was busy during any time slot the debate would be held. The mayor’s campaign then asked …
Max
2:14 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013
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