The ALXnow Podcast

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending December 15, 2023. Discussed this week: BREAKING: Washington Capitals and Wizards are officially moving to Potomac Yard Alexandria Mayor: Potomac Yard arena will have minimal parking, but Metro station currently inadequate

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending December 8, 2023. Discussed this week: JUST IN: Two City Council members vie to replace Alexandria Mayor New report says regional economic growth has done little to help Arlandria Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority warns low-income residents of felony arrest for wearing ski masks Notes: Alexandria police chief apologizes for earlier letter saying department will arrest people wearing ski masks Here's who's running in the Alexandria School Board's special election (so far) Alexandria School Board special election candidates focusing on teacher retention and board transparency Alexandria investing in thousands of mussels to help clean the Potomac River

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending December 1, 2023. Discussed this week: City celebrates new dawn for a hidden gem of the West End Alexandria's Smoot Lumber yard closing today after 200 years in business JUST IN: Alexandria City Council ends single-family-only-zoning BREAKING: Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won't seek reelection JUST IN: Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley is retiring in January Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority warns low-income residents of felony arrest for wearing ski masks Here's your guide to Alexandria's Scottish Christmas Walk this weekend Architecture aficionados rejoice: Old Town-themed gingerbread house event returns next month

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending November 17, 2023. Discussed this week: Freedom House restoration project raises eyebrows with possible 'Dealers in Slaves' sign Poll: What do you think of Alexandria restaurants swapping parking for outdoor seating? Alexandria hosting community meeting tonight on plans to reshape the West End Alexandria School Board member Willie Bailey resigns Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments helping Metro avert 'death spiral' from $750 million shortfall Mayor: Bailing out Metro's budget shortfall will mean 'pain all around' Retired Sheriff and community champion honored with bench in Del Ray

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending November 3, 2023. Discussed this week: Alexandria sees third highest rent increase in the region for 'Class A' apartments Alexandria locations swept up in regional property management lawsuit over artificially inflated rent Former manager of Hanks Oyster Bar in Old Town pleads guilty to embezzling $680K Alexandria Community Remembrance Project says more can be done to memorialize the city's first lynching Petition to cancel ACPS classes the day after Halloween raises nearly 1,200 signatures Alexandria's polarizing Zoning For Housing plan unanimously endorsed by Planning Commission Former Bishop Ireton High School student performed on SNL this weekend