It was a big week for questions about the future of development, density and affordable housing.
In neighboring Arlington, the County Board voted to approve ‘Missing Middle’ zoning changes that would allow multifamily residential structures on what had been single-family zoning. As Alexandria launches its own Zoning for Housing/Housing for All initiative, some eyes now turn to that program to see if Alexandria will follow suit.
Fairfax County, meanwhile, had some of its zoning reforms reversed by a Virginia Supreme Court decision that said the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors violated the Virginia Freedom of Information Act by not holding an in-person public hearing or vote.
Unrelated to development, Alexandria also got a surprise visit from Sen. Tim Kaine, who shared concerns about former President Donald Trump’s reaction to his potential indictment.
The most-read stories this week were:
- West End neighborhood associations band together against new residential development
- BREAKING: Bank robbery reported in Arlandria
- Alexandria’s police department has diversity issues, some APD personnel say
- Notes: Alexandria ranks high in ‘Best Cities’ list but hindered by housing and public safety scores
- Alexandria man arrested after allegedly strangling ex-girlfriend
- Sen. Tim Kaine says he’s running for reelection to keep Republican crosshairs away from Virginia in 2024
- Notes: Senator J.D. Vance welcomed to Del Ray with ‘yarn bombing’ near new home
- Inova at Landmark project unanimously approved by Alexandria City Council
- Alexandria’s gun-related crime skyrocketed 100% in 2022
- What does Arlington’s ‘Missing Middle’ vote mean for Alexandria?
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Potomac Harmony is Back! Following a gap year of competing, then virtual rehearsals during the pandemic, followed by the well-earned retirement of our long-term director, a year of a director search, Potomac Harmony hit the regional contest stage in Concord, North Carolina in March for the first time since 2018! It was exhilarating, reaffirming, and rewarding!
The chorus hit all of its goals, the biggest of which was to have fun and sing our best on contest stage — we did both! Because we earned a score over 400 points, our new Director, Allison Lynskey, was awarded the Novice Director award, photo above. Additionally, one of our charter members, Jackie Bottash, was nominated for and honored with the Leadership Excellence award. It was a celebratory weekend!
What’s next? So much! We now look forward to upcoming performances, growing our membership, and expanding our musical product with new arrangements and an education component each week. It’s an exciting time to be part of this ever-growing ensemble!
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