Wilson Bridge Set to Expand from 6 to 10 Lanes (11:11am) Nov 13, 2008
(AP) - Motorists are finally getting the extra lanes promised by a $2. 5 billion project on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. (WTVR.com, VA)
Want To Attend The Inauguration? Good Luck Nov 12, 2008
Holloway, with the Austin Young Democrats, said she, too, turned to Craigslist for help and has arranged to stay at a home for free in Alexandria, Virginia. Demand is so intense that business is even brisk at Cherry Hill, an RV park and campground in College Park, Maryland. (CBS News)
Ongoing financial crisis hits region's credit unions hard Nov 12, 2008
7 billion in assets, and the third largest, Alexandria-based Pentagon Federal with $12 ... City of Alexandria Employees Credit Union* ($217,812) ... City of Alexandria Federal Credit Union merged into CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union July 1. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
McAuliffe Takes Steps To Run for Va. Governor Nov 11, 2008
(Alexandria) and state Sen. (Bath), who narrowly lost a bid for attorney general in 2005, have been campaigning for the job for months. (Washington Post)
Benjamin Fuller, 90; exploits in WWII launched CIA career Nov 10, 2008
He was based in Fairfax and Alexandria, Va. and did work in Holland, Thailand, and Vietnam. (Boston Globe)
Transgender Rights at Issue in DC Lawsuit Nov 10, 2008
Diane Schroer of Alexandria retired from the Army as a full colonel after a 26-year career during which, as David Schroer, he had served as a special forces commander and had founded and run an interagency anti-terrorism task force of such consequence he personally was called upon to brief Vice-president Dick Cheney. Schroer and the Library of Congress differed over whether federal anti-discrimination laws covered transgender individuals, those who have changed their sex. (W-USA News, DC)
111th Senate Freshmen: Mark Warner, D-Va. Nov 9, 2008
Residence: Alexandria. Born: Dec. 15, 1954; Indianapolis, Ind. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Realtors Push for Federal Aid To Homebuyers Nov 8, 2008
A "for sale" sign sits in front of a home in Alexandria, Virginia. Saul Loeb / AFP / Getty. (Time.com)
READ THE STORY. Nov 7, 2008
speaks to the media during a news conference in Alexandria yesterday. Alex Wong/Getty Images. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
2008 election may have highest voter turnout in a century Nov 7, 2008
"Well, I think I feel somehow strong and energized to stand here even without food and water," said Alexandria, Va. resident Ahmed Bowling, facing a very long line. (KSLA.com, LA)
BETTER LIFE: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s Nov 7, 2008
Addiction - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s. (USA Today -- Life)
Investor Report: Home Investors Booming Nov 7, 2008
"This is an absolutely wonderful market environment to be in," says Frank Sharp, who heads Watershed Renovation Capital, in Alexandria, Virginia. Sharp's company specializes in funding real estate turnaround investors -- people who know how to acquire distressed properties, mainly houses, and reposition them quickly. (RealtyTimes)
Barack Obama, America's first black president, turns focus to ... Nov 7, 2008
Marlene, Alexandria, VA, USA. I voted for John McCain but I congratulate Barack Obama and I will support him as the leader of the United States of America. (Times Online)
Obituaries for Friday, Nov. 7, 2008 Nov 7, 2008
two stepgranddaughters, Alexandria and Anastasia Lee; a sister-in-law, Theresa McGuirk of Bayonne, N.J.; as well as her nieces and nephews, Maureen, Elizabeth, Patrick and Jack Diffley, Meghan and Caitlin McGuirk, and Daniel and Matthew Molloy. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Laurence McGuirk; and a brother-in-law, Tim Diffley. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
SENATE: See how vote affects balance of power Nov 7, 2008
Former Virginia governor and now Senator-elect Mark Warner gives the thumbs-up sign after casting his ballot at Lyles Crouch School in Alexandria, Va. He won the seat that had been held by Republican John Warner (no relation). (USA Today)
> Regional transit could see more funds under Obama Nov 7, 2008
Said Chris Royse, director of international security operations for Tauri Group, a government services contractor with a little more than 100 employees in Alexandria: What we don t need is more regulation of business. Royse, a co-chairman of BIO IT, blames the lack of initial public offerings in biotech on the competitive disadvantage Wall Street had after the passage of the 2002 Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which imposed new financial reporting requirements on companies doing business in the U.S.. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Alexandria Bank Robbed By Man In Halloween Mask Nov 7, 2008
(WUSA) - A man armed with a gun and wearing a Halloween mask robbed a bank in Alexandria Thursday morning ... Police ask that anyone with information called the Criminal Investigations section of the Alexandria Police Department at 703-838-4711 ... Information From Alexandria Police. (W-USA News, DC)
PROFILES: Learn about the new elected senators Nov 6, 2008
Warner and his wife, Lisa Collins, and their three daughters, Madison, Gillian, and Eliza, reside in Alexandria. Posted. (USA Today)
All Politics Is Microtargeting Nov 6, 2008
Blaise Hazelwood President Grassroots Targeting Alexandria, Virginia ... Michael Meyers President Target Point Consulting Alexandria, Virginia. (FastCompany)
Campaign '09 Underway in Va Governors Race Nov 6, 2008
Brian Moran of Alexandria and State Senator and former Attorney General candidate Creigh Deeds. Former Republican National Chairman Terry McAuliffe of New York State also has expressed interest and is considering a run for Governor. (W-USA News, DC)
LOCAL VOTING Despite High Turnout, Few Polling Problems Nov 5, 2008
Alvin Lee, 66, a retired engineer, said he went to the Southport precinct in Alexandria to vote at 10 a.m. and ended up in line for 3 1/2 hours because his name fell in the "H through P" category. It turned out that his third of the alphabet was slammed with voters, while people with names such as Smith sailed through. (Washington Post)
Democrats snag Va. Senate seat Nov 5, 2008
Democratic senatorial candidate, former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner, center, waits in line to vote at the Lyles Crouch School in Alexandria, Va. Warner has been declared the winner of his Senate race against Republican Jim Gilmore. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Obama Casts Vote In Chicago, McCain In Phoenix Nov 5, 2008
Voters at a polling station in Alexandria, Va. were lucky. (KCRA 3, CA)
Battleground Virginia Goes to Obama in Historic Turnaround Nov 5, 2008
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
U.S. Voters Face Long Lines, Delays in Election That `World Is Watching' Nov 5, 2008
In Northern Virginia, voters began lining up at Agudas Achim synagogue in Alexandria an hour before the polls opened at 6 a.m. The line was 400 deep to start, and the wait was about 90 minutes ... This is by far the most important election I've ever voted in,'' said Brad McAdam, 35, of Alexandria and an Obama supporter. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
For McCain, Obama it is Judgment Day Nov 5, 2008
Standing in line in one of the battleground states, Ahmed Bowling of Alexandria, Va. said the election will mark a significant change in the lives of all Americans, and so we do have to come out as early as possible to cast our votes. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Phillip G. Coffey Named General Manager of Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center Nov 5, 2008
Maintaining the industry-leading level of facilities and amenities available across the Gaylord portfolio, Gaylord National welcomes guests with a spectacular 18-story glass atrium with views of the Potomac River and Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. A river and multi-level indoor gardens surround several fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping outlets, a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center and a two-story rooftop night club, the Pose Ultra Lounge. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WUSA9.com | Washington, DC | What if Obama Wi... Nov 5, 2008
From Alexandria's Samuel Madden housing complex, to Howard University, to the District's gold and platinum coasts neighborhoods to Downtown Silver Spring we found cautious optimism among African Americans. Tanisha Smith of Alexandria says an Obama win would give her a living example for her sons. (W-USA News, DC)
Leading Charlotte's evolution Nov 5, 2008
He also set up the John Crosland Jr. Foundation and the John Crosland Jr. Control Trust to funnel a share of company profits into causes such as the Foundation For The Carolinas and his alma maters, Davidson College and The Episcopal High School of Alexandria, Va. On Nov. 12, Crosland will be inducted into the N.C. Business Hall of Fame. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
ODU Plays Chowan In Exhibition Tuesday Night Nov 4, 2008
G, Gwelp, W.Australia), (6-8, Fr, F, Suffolk, VA./Nansemound River HS) and (6-0, Fr, G, Alexandria, VA., Mt. Vernon HS). Iliadis is nursing a foot injury. (Odusports.com)
Mailbag: Do O's have shot at Teixeira? Nov 4, 2008
-- Mike W., Alexandria, Va. Unlike Teixeira, Sabathia doesn't have a local tie to the region and doesn't appear likely to forgo a chance to sign with an immediate World Series contender. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Free hot chocolate, tacos and more for voters Nov 4, 2008
Alexandria is one of the only local spots participating. Just like , is offering a free cup of coffee to voters. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Plugged-In Volunteers Blaze New Campaign Trail Nov 1, 2008
"Early on, we were it," said Ruopp, a longtime Alexandria Democrat who helped start Alexandria 4 Obama and had never met West before his meeting. "We made up our own rules. We knew enough to organize ourselves. I had these total strangers coming into my home, none of whom had any political experience. I was like, 'Wow.' That was amazing.". (Washington Post -- Technology)
In Alexandria, Va., a Scots walk heralds Christmas Nov 1, 2008
Scottish celebrations anchor Alexandria holidays ... But for the past 37 years, colorful plaids, family crests, Scot terriers and marching pipe bands have heralded the arrival of December in Alexandria, Va ... But Alexandria s Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is largely a three-day celebration that s awash with less traditional symbols. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Early signing period primer Nov 1, 2008
No. 9 (Alexandria, Va. T C Williams); No. 10 (Missoula, Mont. (ESPN -- Women's Basketball)
Cleaning Lady Guilty of Stealing from her Virginia Clients (5:37pm) Nov 1, 2008
(AP) - A housekeeper has pleaded guilty to stealing from a northern Virginia client. Mirian Martinez pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of grand larceny in Arlington County, and entered a plea on a second count acknowledging there is enough evidence to convict her. (WTVR.com, VA)
Alexandria man wins YouTube contest Oct 31, 2008
Alexandria resident wins national YouTube contest - Washington Business Journal ... Alexandria resident wins national YouTube contest ... An Alexandria resident took a top prize for the Tax Foundation s national YouTube contest about high business tax rates. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Senator Obama's Prime Time Ad Oct 30, 2008
Buyers at McCain's Alexandria, Virginia marketing firm attempted to purchase that same half hour block of time at selected stations in the battleground states. One of those stations was Local 12. (WKRC.com, OH)
Why Our Local Floods are Getting Worse Oct 30, 2008
The storm s flooding of Cameron Run in the Huntington community of Alexandria made the news, as did minor flooding at Royal Lake Park. Less reported was the severe flooding and damage that occurred at Lake Accotink Park in Springfield. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
It’s Moran vs. EllmoreIn Race for 8th District Oct 30, 2008
Ellmore, 50, was born in Alexandria and has been a lifelong Northern Virginia resident ... He served on the Alexandria City Council before he was elected mayor in 1985. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Yes, Virginia, the Old Dominion Can and Does Lean Democratic Oct 30, 2008
(Alexandria) and state Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, who narrowly lost to McDonnell in the 2005 attorney general's race, have announced they plan to run. (Washington Post)
Presidential Memorabilia For Auction Oct 29, 2008
Merritt's collection makes up a large part of this weekend's auction at The Potomack Company in Alexandria ... The Potomack Company is located at 526 North Fayette Street in Alexandria. (W-USA News, DC)
Students 4 Sustainability Oct 29, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) - How 'green' is your life. (W-USA News, DC)
Attorney General's Ruling Backs Ballots From Overseas Oct 28, 2008
In June, Story pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Alexandria to conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and marijuana and possession of a firearm in furtherance of the conspiracy. He was sentenced in September to 15 years in prison on the two counts. (Washington Post)
Dominating GW dining Oct 28, 2008
In the last few weeks, he has opened two new stores in Alexandria and Chantilly, and five more are currently under construction in the D.C. area. What pushes him to accrue his Trump-like status is his simple business strategy: "Whatever the situation calls for, we can put something there.". (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Sandra Reyes, 69; radiology technician Oct 28, 2008
and Alexandria Reyes-Pinkston and her husband Donald of New Rochelle, N.Y.; her sisters, Barbara O Connor of Montrose, N.Y., and Judith Stone of Framingham; as well as her niece, Cynthia D Onofrio of Pepperell; and her nephew, Richard O Connor of Tokyo, Japan. A service and burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Nov. 1, in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Mailbag: Much depends on Posada Oct 28, 2008
-- Tommy V., Alexandria, Va. Not just yet. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
McDaniel Witnessed McCain's Parachute Drop Oct 28, 2008
Last week, we reported that pedestrians strolling along King Street in historic Alexandria, Va. were doing double-takes when passing beneath the brightly lit Old Town Theatre marquee displaying the pair of featured movies: "W" -- "Body of Lies.". (Human Events Online)
Obama's Fortunes in Suburbs Rest on Population Shifts, Economic Distress Oct 28, 2008
If Leesburg, the area west of Dulles airport, goes Democratic, `` is likely to win the election, just based on that single piece of information,'' said , co-director of the in Alexandria, Virginia. If you take up too much of the metropolitan vote there's not enough rural voters left,'' for Republicans to win, he said. (Bloomberg -- US)
Maryland funds tech, life sciences firms Oct 28, 2008
The company moved from Alexandria earlier this year and previously received a $100,000 investment. Sirnaomics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, will get $50,000, adding on to a $50,000 investment the department made earlier this year. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Why the New Virginia Is Leaning Toward Obama Oct 28, 2008
Such bedroom communities have been the worst hit in the state by the economic downturn; before the market plunge, high gas prices and highway congestion topped the list of concerns for those commuting to Washington or the northern Virginia cities of Arlington and Alexandria. This is the new face of Virginia and the South one where white working-class voters are being replaced by booming Hispanic and Asian populations and white college students outnumber white seniors 21% to 13%, according to a... (Time.com)
Discovering More About Alzhiemer's Disease Oct 28, 2008
Alexandria, Va (WUSA) ---- Karen Zimmerman is used to being an organizational dynamo. She worked in the hotel and labor industries for more than 20 years. (W-USA News, DC)
After Joe The Plumber, Joe The Hothead? Oct 27, 2008
The candidate's younger brother, who lives in Alexandria, Va ... After hanging up with 911, McCain said he called Alexandria police to ask them about the traffic on the bridge and got a similar reaction ... Joe McCain said: "I feel terrible about having hurt the campaign over this incident. I won't be doing any more campaigning because of that." He said he's going to write a note of apology to the 911 operator and to the Alexandria police and he hasn't spoken to his brother, the candidate, about... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama, McCain target the West's toss-up states Oct 27, 2008
After calling the emergency number, he then called police in Alexandria, Virginia to also complain about the traffic. "I feel terrible about having hurt the campaign over this incident,'' he said. "I won't be doing any more campaigning because of that. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NOTEBOOK: Lawmakers Kiss and Ride on Capitol Hill Oct 26, 2008
And for the record, the car matches the description of the vehicle Alexandria, Va. Police say he was driving when they arrested the Staten Island Republican for drunken driving in May. (Fox News)
* Who is more anti-American: John McCain or Barack Obama? Oct 26, 2008
Likewise, earlier this month, Joe McCain, the brother of John, said that Alexandria and Arlington, the two major cities in the northern Virginia suburbs that lie just across the Potomac River from Washington, were communist country as far as he was concerned. His brother lives in Arlington when in the nations capital for work, and his brothers campaign is headquartered there as well, but never mind. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Auction-Rate Victim Greg McNelley `Fit to be Tied' as Bank Settlements Ebb Oct 25, 2008
The effort to force regional brokerages to buy back securities stalled because firms are under pressure to preserve capital after Lehman's fall prompted a meltdown in credit markets, said Mike Nicholas, co-chief executive of the in Alexandria, Virginia. The group estimates regional dealers resold $60 billion of the debt. (Bloomberg)
McCain's Brother Apologizes for Calling 911 Oct 25, 2008
The GOP candidate's brother, who lives in Alexandria, Va ... After hanging up with 911, McCain said he called Alexandria Police to ask them about the traffic on the bridge and got a similar reaction ... McCain said he's going to write a note of apology to the 911 operator and to the Alexandria police. (Newsmax)
"She Should've Had Her Siren On" | WUSA9.com ... Oct 25, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- Thirty-three-year-old Ashley McIntosh was a beloved daughter, sister and teacher's aide who was planning her wedding. (W-USA News, DC)
Frederick County has Fastest-Growing Hispanic Population Oct 23, 2008
Stay on top of breaking news. Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
The Swiss bailout; Another economic stimulus?; Aid for the stateless Oct 23, 2008
Andreas Ninios Alexandria, Virginia. Aid for the stateless. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
State Police issue Amber Alert for abducted child Oct 20, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va (WAVY.com) - The Virginia State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a child last seen shopping with his grandfather at a grocery store in Alexandria. Fairfax County Police Spokeswoman Shelley Broderick said 5-year-old Kameron Deveaux Wells was last seen at the Shoppers Food Warehouse Sunday morning. (WAVY-TV)
State Police Cancel Amber Alert (7:16am) Oct 20, 2008
THE CHILD IS BELIEVED TO BE IN EXTREME DANGER AND WAS LAST SEEN AT 6200 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA.. THE CHILD IS LIKELY ABDUCTED BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON.. (WTVR.com, VA)
Material Matters Oct 19, 2008
JOSEPH J. CATTANEO President, Glass Packaging Institute Alexandria, Virginia. Many coastal birds have a lot of plastic taking up valuable food space in their stomachs, resulting in weight loss or outright starvation. (Boston Globe)
America's wealthy feel bite of financial crisis Oct 19, 2008
SunStar Inc. CEO Kathryn Morrison in her office in Alexandria, Virginia ... Ms. Morrison, who lives in Alexandria, Virginia, and runs a public relations firm, has about $2-million (U.S.) in investable assets. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
