Posts Tagged Alexandria
The governor touted 30,000 jobs with arena proposal, but is that accurate?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 20, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin says an arena proposal in Alexandria would create 30,000 jobs. Michael Pope takes a look at that claim.
Sports arena funding left out of General Assembly’s budget
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 7, 2024
Public financing for a proposed sports arena in Alexandria is not in a budget agreement struck this week by leaders in the House and Senate. Michael Pope reports.
Labor groups say they’re opposed to an arena project in northern Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 20, 2024
A proposed arena in northern Virginia is in serious trouble. Michael Pope has the latest.
Virginia Senate head throws roadblock in front of “Glenn Dome” proposal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 12, 2024
Governor Glenn Youngkin bashed Democrats in a speech at Washington and Lee University Saturday. But his comments are reverberating through Richmond where those same Democrats control the state’s legislature. Brad Kutner has more from Richmond.
Collective Bargaining: Will Other Localities Follow Alexandria Model?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 4, 2021
Last year, the General Assembly passed a new law that allows employees of local governments to engage in collective bargaining. Michael Pope reports on the first local government that has entered into a new agreement with labor.
No More Debate: Alexandria Confederate Monument Now Gone
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 2, 2020
The statue honoring Alexandria’s Confederate war dead has been on this pedestal since the 1880s. Now it’s gone, and city leaders say the pedestal will be removed soon. (Credit: Michael Pope)
Confederate statues across the country have long been targets for protesters. But, one Confederate monument in Alexandria is no longer a problem… because it’s not there. Michael Pope reports.
The Changing Role Of Libraries In Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 27, 2017
The Library of Virginia in Richmond (Credit: Jason Fuller)
The kids are probably out of school for a few days this week. For some families, that might mean finding some distraction at the local library. With so many other avenues for reading and buying books, not to mention other entertainment choices, have public libraries lost their significance in 2017? Jason Fuller has the story.
Church’s Plan To Relocate Washington, Lee Plaques Raises Ire Of Senate Candidate
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 1, 2017
A memorial marking the final resting place of 34 Confederate soldiers, is seen in 2003, outside Christ Church in Alexandria. Christ Church was frequented by George Washington and Confederate General Robert E. lee and is one of the oldest in the city. (Credit: AP Photo / Linda Spillers)
A historic Episcopal church in northern Virginia has decided to relocate two plaques in its sanctuary that honor George Washington and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, who worshiped there. Michael Pope has details.
Charlottesville Clash Shines New Spotlight on Confederate Monuments
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2017
A postcard view of the “Appomattox” monument in Alexandria. (Credit: Alexandria Library Local History Special Collections)
The events in Charlottesville are prompting a renewed interest in Confederate statues and memorials across Virginia, as elected leaders across Virginia hear a new round of calls to remove them. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Governor Calls for Gun Control after Shooting
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 16, 2017
An Alexandria police officer tapes off an area near the YMCA after a shooting in Alexandria. (Credit: AP Photo / Alex Brandon)
The shooting in Alexandria is opening yet another discussion about guns in Virginia. How available are they? And what can be done to keep them from getting into the hands of people who shouldn’t have them. Michael Pope has the story.
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