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Home sales spike in Northern Va., possibly on Amazon HQ2 speculation
Home sales rose 5.4 percent in December compared to a year ago, buoyed by a 28 percent year-over-year increase in both Arlington and Alexandria. “The buzz HQ2 has created will definitely impact our market for years,” one realtor says.
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2018 Turkey Trots: Start your Thanksgiving with races for all ages
If you’re spending Thanksgiving in the D.C. area, there’s no shortage of fun outdoor events for the whole family. Here are some popular races in the D.C. area that are still accepting registration.
2 months ago -
Alexandria live-work building being offered for sale
The 200-unit Alexandria e-lofts is being offered for sale after a mix of office dwellers and residents boosted occupancy in the building to past 90 percent, validating the concept of creating a live-work concept from a former office building.
4 months ago -
Boats used to help escape low-level Alexandria flooding
About eight people were escorted to higher land on boats to escape low-level flooding in Old Town Alexandria.
4 months ago -
In Md. and Va., students welcomed back
School districts in Montgomery County, Alexandria City and Arlington were busily tweeting photos of smiling students.
5 months ago -
Body found in Fairfax County wooded area
Police found a man’s body in advanced stages of decomposition in the backyard of his home in a wooded area on the 3400 block of Holly Road. They are working to identify him.
6 months ago -
Tree topples onto Metrobus in Alexandria
A tree uprooted and toppled onto a Metrobus in Alexandria, Virginia, Tuesday afternoon.
7 months ago -
Police investigating sexual assault in Fairfax County park
U.S. Park Police are investigating a reported sexual assault in Fort Hunt Park near the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Alexandria.
7 months ago -
Neighbors, businesses angry at changes to Potomac Yard Metro station
The decision to eliminate a planned entrance to the proposed Potomac Yard Metro station has sparked outrage for some in Alexandria.
8 months ago -
Metro criticized for lack of communication over shutdown plans
Virginia leaders say they would have liked more communication with Metro ahead of its announcement earlier this week that it plans to shut down 20 stations over the next three years
8 months ago -
Alexandria council’s plan to raise meals tax steams restaurant owners
The additional tax would raise the price of a $20 meal in Alexandria by 20 cents. A city councilman says it’s not a big deal, but restaurant owners are upset.
9 months ago -
Public can view centuries-old ships uncovered in Alexandria
The City of Alexandria has arranged for a public viewing of its newest discoveries Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
9 months ago -
Community Spotlight: Old and new neighborhoods ring in spring with events, activities
Two of the regions hottest destinations have a lot to offer as the weather warms.
9 months ago -
New taxes on Airbnb stays in Alexandria
Residents in Alexandria who rent out their homes through the short-term rental service Airbnb will have to start charging hotel occupancy taxes.
10 months ago -
Fired Alexandria school cook’s civil rights fight changed local history
A fired Alexandria elementary school cook played a major role in the struggle for civil rights near the nation’s capital.
10 months ago
