Friday, September 29
Thursday, September 28
ACCT's Trial of the 19th Century
Presenting playwright Rich Amada's world premiere of "The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt."
Under the Surface in Alexandria
Residents say barriers to recreational activities contribute to North Old Town violence.
Touring Mount Vernon's Cultural Corridor
NVRC and Storck give tour of Woodlawn Estate, Arcadia Farm, and Pope-Leighey House.
NVRC and Storck give tour of Woodlawn Estate, Arcadia Farm, and Pope-Leighey House.
Foliage, Festivals and Fun
Art On the Avenue kicks off fall season.
Art On the Avenue kicks off fall season.
More Scrutiny on Budget
Budget task force wants greater clarity and oversight of staff decisions.
Budget task force wants greater clarity and oversight of staff decisions.
Living ‘Peaceably with All’
Church’s affordable housing plan moves through community approval process.
Neighbors React to Church’s Affordable Housing Plan
Tuesday, September 26
Opinion: Editorial: Dire and Urgent
Does current repeal effort set the stage for billions in tax cuts for the wealthiest?
Monday, September 25
Friday, September 22
Alexandria Home Sales: August, 2017
In August, 2017, 236 Alexandria homes sold between $3,150,000-$112,500.
Alexandria Home Sales: August, 2017
Thursday, September 21
Helping To Keep Seniors Safe
Senior Services of Alexandria and Rebuilding Together Alexandria collaborate.
Step Out the Door, Return as a New Woman
New mobile hair salon gives door-to-door service.
People at Work
Consensus Leads to Conflict
Neighborhood-School agreement leads to City Council-Planning Commission spat.
City Council
Appetite: 3 Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest
3 Ways to Enjoy Oktoberfest
Upward Bound
Despite ongoing accreditation problems, Jefferson Houston celebrates academic gains.
Jefferson-Houston
Cubicles to Classrooms
Converted office space redesigned as newest elementary school.
Converted office space redesigned as newest elementary school.
PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas
Turning parking spaces into temporary public places.
PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas
Wednesday, September 20
Rorschach Politics
Candidates for governor present inkblots on everything from the economy to Confederate statues.
The campaign for governor is a bit like a Rorschach test as the candidates close in on the final stretch toward Election Day. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of inkblots to voters about everything from the health of the economy to the value of Confederate statues.
Tuesday, September 19
Editorial: Voting Every Year, But Always Critical
League of Women Voters provides forums to learn about the candidates.
Monday, September 18
Infant/Toddler Appreciation Luncheon
34th Annual Infant Toddler Family Day Care Provider Appreciation Celebration honors childcare workers.
Citizens Young and New in Alexandria
Alexandrians celebrate citizenship with school performance and naturalization ceremony.
Ivanka Trump Visits Children in Alexandria
Boys & Girls Club’s 9-11 event focused on emergency preparedness.
Alternatives and Alternatives in Alexandria
Budding consensus about improving the capital budget process.
Adkins Delay Reignites Old ARHA-City Council Feud
City Council livid over Andrew Adkins redevelopment delays.
Saturday, September 16
Friday, September 15
Recalling 9/11 in Alexandria
First responders reflect on the terrorist attack of 16 years ago and life since.
Thursday, September 14
LTA Presents ‘Driving Miss Daisy’
Story shows 25-year relationship between strong-willed Daisy and black chauffeur Hoke.
LTA Presents ‘Driving Miss Daisy’
Tuesday, September 12
Monday, September 11
Designers for DC Design House Revealed
Local tastemakers selected to give home a makeover for charity.
People At Work: Classical Movements Practices 24-hour Music Diplomacy
Local premier concert touring company puts music above politics.
Local Author Brings Historic Diary, Letters to Life
Paula Whitacre publishes book steeped in Alexandria’s Civil War past.
Thursday, September 7
Building the Budget Better in Alexandria
Capital planning task force begins looking at process improvement.
Cold Case Revisited
Ongoing Alexandria mystery of murdered Army sergeant and father of two.
Cold murder case
Senior Living Special Focus edition publishing soon
The Connection Newspapers, Alexandria Gazette Packet, Potomac Almanac, Centre View and Mount Vernon Gazette Senior Living Special Focus edition is publishing the week of October 4, 2017.
Wednesday, September 6
Commentary: Disparity, Poverty Hidden by Communities’ Wealth
“How hard would it be for someone to invite me in for a bowl of soup?”
Healthy and in Season
From juicy apples to hearty cabbage, how to reap the health benefits of fall produce.
