Author: Vernon Miles

WBJ says developers should stop trying to rebrand neighborhoods — “The neighborhoods might not plan [rebrand], but a growing body of evidence suggests the area’s most powerful business interest — yes, even more powerful than Amazon — wants ‘Crystal City’ to fade away.” [Washington Business Journal]

American Library Association recognizes local librarian — “Taylor was recently celebrated for her work in Alexandria: She was named as one of two librarians sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians in the American Library Association’s 2022 Emerging Leaders.” [Alexandria Times]

64 residents displaced by Hybla Valley apartment fire — “Several residents were evaluated by medics on scene but did not seek hospital treatment, according to the fire department.” [Patch]

Dining out with your dog — “There are a lot of things that Alexandrians know how to do well. Three of those are eating, drinking and spoiling their pups. Where can you do all three at once?” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

Police identify Alexandria man killed in Georgetown shooting — “Tarek Boothe, 27, of Alexandria, Virginia, was shot at around 6:15 p.m. on M Street between 32nd and 33rd streets, the police said in a news release Tuesday. He died later at a hospital.” [WTOP]

Bondsman convicted for role in Alexandria woman’s murder — “Man Nguyen, the bail bondsman involved in the Karla Dominguez murder case, was convicted for contempt of court on Jan. 26 in Alexandria Circuit Court.” [Alexandria Times]