A wi-fi "hot spot" was turned on in Alexandria, VA last week along an eight-block stretch of the city's King Street corridor.

City officials hope that offering free Internet access will lure tourists and residents to the city's outdoor restaurants while projecting an image of a tech-savvy town. It will also serve as a test for using wi-fi for municipal needs.

Arlington and Montgomery counties also have wi-fi plans in the works. Full Story...