Alexandria
NewsBy Noah Telerski March 22, 2019
Capital Region Housing Challenge looks to raise $1 billion for affordable housing by 2020
The Capital Region Housing Challenge was announced by the Housing Leaders Group of Greater Washington March 20. The challenge aims to encourage $1 billion in commitments to fund affordable housing projects in the D.C. metro area.
ArtBy Wendell Williams November 29, 2017
Random Acts of Kindness: Band-Aids
Wendell Williams discusses a moment in his life that meant a lot to him.
Vendor ProfileBy Eric Falquero September 20, 2017
The agony and the ecstasy of Wendell Williams
Vendor Wendell Williams shares his personal journey, rising through the ranks in the radio broadcast industry and finding his way to personally overcome addiction and chronic homelessness.
NewsBy Mark Rose April 5, 2017
Beauregard Apartment Redevelopment Goes Back on Market
JBG Companies, owner of the Beauregard apartment complex in Alexandria approved for renovation years ago, announced in late February that it…
OpinionBy Brianne Talocka November 30, 2016
What does the Non-Profit of the Year do for Thanksgiving?
Carpenter’s Shelter, an Alexandria nonprofit, celebrated Thanksgiving with current and former residents.
ArtBy Aida Peery August 25, 2016
Healthy Food, Healing Work: My employer invests in people, health and second chances
Vendor features bakery that aims to help women re-enter society.
NewsBy Mark Rose April 24, 2013
Plans for Beauregard Draw Praise and Tears
The Alexandria City Council has voted to rezone the Beauregard area, a move that allows developers to go forward with…
NewsBy Mark Rose April 10, 2013
Luxury Development to Displace 10,000
Residents of the vast garden apartment community known as the Beauregard are witnessing the end of an era. And many…
NewsBy Evi Mariani May 23, 2012
City Plan Calls for Removal of Low Cost Apartments
In Alexandria, Va. the city council has approved a controversial proposal to demolish hundreds of low-end garden apartments in favor of high-density development.
NewsBy Mary Otto May 23, 2012
Suburban Communities: Hidden
A look at hidden communities in the D.C metro area.
NewsBy Laura Lindskov Jensen May 9, 2012
Raising Awareness and Funds for Carpenter’s Shelter
The Run for Shelter, an event held to raise awareness about homelessness in the affluent Virginia suburb and benefit a local shelter that has served the community since 1988.
NewsBy Brandon Cooper February 1, 2012
Spokesman for the Poor Found Dead
A well-known Alexandria, VA activist who had been missing since September was found dead on Jan. 26.
NewsBy Laura Lindskov Jensen May 23, 2011
Alexandrian Shelter Struggles with Affordable Housing
A shelter in Alexandria tries to help people afford housing.
NewsBy Rhea Kennedy May 15, 2005
A Living Wage: From Campuses to Colleges
For nine days in March, 26 Georgetown University students went hungry to demand a living wage for university employees.
News April 15, 2005
Carpenter’s Shelter: Leading The Way To Survival
Ten years ago, the largest homeless shelter in norther Virginia nearly found itself without a home. Carpenter’s Shelter was forced…
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