Like any friendly next-door neighbors, Arlingtonians and Alexandrians have plenty in common and generally get along just fine — but there’s just a bit of tension simmering under the surface too. Familiarity can breed contempt, after all.
Take a rare joint meeting between the county and city’s elected officials as a prime example of this dynamic. All involved hailed from the same side of the political spectrum and came out in strong agreement about top priorities they should pursue to manage…
