Word: alexandria
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...bringing forth an album full of integrity and purity rarely found on an artist’s seventh studio release. While Case remains true to the form established on her previous work, the original appeal of her ethereal voice and fanciful melodies has not yet been lost. Originally from Alexandria, VA, the 38-year-old singer came to popularity after her work on “Mass Romantic,” the first studio recording by Vancouver-based indie rock sensation The New Pornographers. However, with the release of her first solo album shortly after, Case was able to find...
...City Council approved a rezoning measure after a contentious public meeting last night, clearing the way for six blocks of biotech labs to be constructed in East Cambridge. The Council’s decision, coming by an 8-1 vote after months of negotiations with biotech real estate developer Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc (ARE), will allow taller and denser building to exist in an area of East Cambridge previously shielded from that sort of development by its residential designation. The zoning change applies specifically to ARE and will not authorize dense construction by any other firm. Dozens of residents...
...including Terrence F. Smith, the director of government affairs for the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, said that thanks to the taxes paid by the biotechnology firms, Cambridge is able to provide extensive programs for its low-income residents while maintaining relatively low property taxes. In September, biotech lab developer Alexandria Real Estate, Inc. applied for a zoning change that would allow it to construct buildings taller than those currently allowed under East Cambridge zoning rules. Some residents said they believed the meeting was called to facilitate Alexandria’s plans for development. But City Manager Robert W. Healey denied...
...research facilities. “Cambridge has made a real effort to become a biotech capital of the world, and it has been successful in doing that,” Seidel said. The city council is also considering the sale of 1.2 million square feet of land to Alexandria Real Estate for another new lab space, Seidel said. Pfizer’s new lab will be an addition to the company’s Research Technology Center, founded locally in 1999. Its research will focus on endocrine and cardiac research. It’s counterpart in England will study neural...
...Richmond, Virginia Beach and areas of northern Virginia earlier today, according to campaign and state officials. Election officials have temporarily moved to paper ballots to these areas. In addition, some of the ballots in Virginia Beach were damaged by rainfall while they were being brought inside. - By Kris Osborn / Alexandria...