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Thursday, October 7, 2010

On the Street: Private or Public Alcohol?

Residents weigh in on Governor McDonnell's plan to privatize liquor stores

Each week, we run brief interviews with people around Kingstowne about what they think of new issues in Kingstowne and Fairfax. How do you feel about Governor Bob McDonnell's plan to privatize liquor sales in Virginia? If the legislation is passed, the State of Virginia would earn about $500 million from a one-time auction of licenses, but would lose $47 million in yearly revenue. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below!    

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

On the Street: Kingstowne, Alexandria, DC?

What's in a name?

Each week, we run brief interviews with people around Kingstowne about what they think of new issues in Kingstowne and Fairfax. This week: Where exactly do you live? How do you explain Kingstowne to a non-local? Below, Kingstowne residents try to explain, exactly, where we are. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

On the Street: Restaurant Suggestions

What kind of restaurants does Kingstowne need?

Each week, we run brief interviews with people around Kingstowne about what they think of new issues in Kingstowne and Fairfax. This week: Kingstowne has a variety of restaurants, but sometimes they start to feel all the same. Below, residents contemplate what restaurants they'd like to see added to the neighborhood. What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below!

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