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

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending Oct. 13, 2023. Discussed this week: Alexandria Mayor says city spent $1.8 million on stream restoration projects with nothing to show for it Washington’s chief cook, Birchmere founder and John McCain considered for new Alexandria street names Del Ray hardware store owner wants to sell by the end of the year Parents decry ‘staffing crisis’ in Alexandria City Public Schools City staff reflect on one of Alexandria’s most bizarre and troubled transportation projects Alexandria looking for state help to fix its dangerous T-intersections City Council to consider removing panhandling restrictions in Alexandria City leaders say repealing panhandling regulation will have minimal impact but will help avoid lawsuits Port City brings back ale celebrating Alexandria’s most iconic mystery

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending Sept. 29, 2023. Discussed this week: Alexandria bracing for impact as government shutdown looms Alexandria leaders dismayed by developer’s baffling ‘WestEnd’ project name Alexandria police chief says long overdue overhaul of department ‘sectors’ is coming next year Alexandria Fire Department redeployment will shutter two fire engines and increase emergency medical services This obscure New Deal-era program could keep a major arts nonprofit in Alexandria City Council-BAR divided on whether Alexandria should stay a red brick town

Jo, James, and Vernon discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending Sept. 22, 2023. Discussed this week: Court rules against APD veteran who sued Alexandria to become assistant police chief Report: Alexandria City Public Schools sees jump in student arrests and violent incidents Fresh from FBI National Academy, APD Captain Courtney Ballantine wants to focus on wellness Internet provider Ting says expansion west of Braddock Road coming ‘in the near future’ Spooky tours return to Old Town next month ‘Nightmare on the Avenue’ pop-up bar opening next week in Del Ray

Jo, Vernon, and James discuss some of the notable local stories in Alexandria for the week ending Sept. 15, 2023.  Stories discussed include: Amazon kills off grocery store plans, one will be replaced with a golfing range Alexandria pursuing grant to help step up patrols and investigations Alexandria teachers raise nearly $1 million in crowdfunding Alexandria considering bike lanes for Mount Vernon Trail route into Old Town Alexandria Police sharing few details on alleged attempted abduction and robbery of woman in Old Town Outlandish new ‘Milkshake Bar’ opens in Old Town

Jo, Vernon and James discuss some of the notable local stories in Alexandria for the week ending Sept. 8, 2023. We discussed the Alexandria contestant on ABC's The Golden Bachelor, Alexandria's Zoning for Housing for All initiative, and more.

Jo, Vernon and James discuss some of the notable local stories in Alexandria for the week ending Aug. 25, 2023.  Stories discussed include: Late night robberies prompt an Alexandria convenience store to adjusts its hours City sheds light on contentious Hammond Middle School light pole Rehabilitation programs in Alexandria jail help inmates prepare for life beyond bars Alexandria rolls out timeline for massive housing reform project Report shows most Alexandria middle and high school students feel unsafe Alexandria Library’s Dungeons and Dragons campaign helps local children become adventuring heroes