The ALXnow Podcast

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 region...

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...

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 hos...

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 O...

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...

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
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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 expan...

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

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 refor...