Posts tagged Alexandria
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Northern Virginia primary voters toss incumbent prosecutors, keep incumbent legislators
Criminal justice reformers unseated the chief prosecutors of Arlington and Fairfax counties Tuesday night in very low turnout elections, while voters renominated Democratic incumbents for General Assembly seats in the region. Jeff McKay won the primary to chair a Fairfax County Board of Supervisors which will include four new district members. Keep reading…
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Vote on Tuesday, Virginia! Ideally, for these people
Tuesday, June 11 is the Virginia primary. Many important offices are on the ballot, and for county offices in many deep blue parts of our region, the primary winner is virtually assured of winning office. We’ve made endorsements in a number of races. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Virginia General Assembly in 2019 primaries: Alfonso Lopez, Nicole Merlene, and Ron Meyer
In the 49th House district in Arlington and Fairfax, we endorse Alfonso Lopez for renomination in the Democratic primary. In the 31st Senate district in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun, we endorse Democratic challenger Nicole Merlene. In the open 13th Senate district in Loudoun and Prince William counties, we endorse Ron Meyer for the competitive Republican primary. Keep reading…
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Alexandria wants to make Seminary Road safer for all travelers. Some residents aren’t happy.
Seminary Road, an important artery in the City of Alexandria, is often congested and is especially dangerous for people bicycling and walking. The city has a plan to fix a 0.9-mile section east of I-395, but some residents are vehemently opposed to it. Keep reading…
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Dick Saslaw and Karen Torrent talk about the future of Northern Virginia
The Virginia Senate’s Democratic leader, Richard “Dick” Saslaw, faces two primary challengers in the 35th District: Yasmine Taeb and Karen Torrent. Only Saslaw responded to our questionnaire, and here’s what he said. Keep reading…
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Virginia’s 35th District candidates argue about Dominion Energy and only a little about housing
One of the more dynamic legislative races on the June 11 ballot in Northern Virginia is the Democratic primary in Senate District 35. Longtime incumbent and Senate Democratic Leader Dick Saslaw has drawn his first primary challenger in decades, human rights lawyer and Democratic activist Yasmine Taeb, and a later entrant, energy consultant Karen Torrent. Keep reading…
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Metro Reasons: The Yellow and Blue Line shutdown dry-run wasn’t perfect, but offers chances to learn
The six Yellow and Blue Line stations south of National Airport were closed last weekend from May 4 to 5, as Metro, Alexandria’s DASH, and Metro’s contractors geared up for the 107-day-long shutdown set to begin May 25. Bus operations ran fairly smoothly, but the dry-run may allow Metro to fine-tune tools to help riders through the ordeal. Keep reading…
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Metro, bus, scoot, or bike? Maybe I’ll take the water taxi to work today.
The Potomac Water Taxi Service is more than a recreational boat that tourists flood to every year to see the cherry blossoms and that sports fans use to cruise to Nats Park and Audie Field. It’s also a useful transportation system for commuters—I should know, because I take it to work myself. Keep reading…
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Seminary Road in Alexandria could become safer for people bicycling and walking
On Monday, March 25, City of Alexandria Transportation staff unveiled options to address safety issues on a section of Seminary Road east of I-395. The project offers an important chance to improve safety on a ~mile-long residential corridor that has been on the city’s radar for a long time. Keep reading…
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A tiff over a halal butcher shop highlights how zoning laws can be used to discriminate
Alexandria just approved a proposal for a Halal butcher shop in an industrial part of the city. Normally, an industrial business opening in an industrial zone isn't news, but this particular shop sparked an outcry. Nearby business owners and other residents fretted over parking, smells, and more. Keep reading…