Thursday, December 23
Encore Creativity Resumes In-Person Song
Those over 55 with a passion for music can now practice and perform in person, with precautions.
Singing
Take a Hike (On New Year's Day)
Hiking on New Year's Day
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers
Thoughtful and original presents for educators
Gift for Teachers
Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards $60K for Afghan Resettlement
Afghan Resettlement
Tuesday, December 21
Miracle on Commerce Street Collects for Women’s Shelter
Women's Shelter
Carpenter’s Shelter donation
Carpenter’s Shelter donation
2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast
Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.
Realtors Forecast
Thursday, December 16
Children's & Teens' Connection 2021 Alexandria
Still life pictures from GW Middle School
Still life pictures
Letter: Save the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria
Torpedo Factory
Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club Discusses Grant Book
Scottish Book Club
2021 Children’s and Teens’ Gazette in Alexandria
Childrens Gazette
Tuesday, December 14
Column: Not-So-Affordable Housing In Virginia
Affordable Housing
Free Sober Rides Offered for the Holidays
WRAP SoberRide
2021 Children’s and Teens’ Connection
2021 Children's Edition
Thursday, December 9
‘Joy On the Avenue’ in Alexandria
Holiday pop-up replaces The Sushi Bar in Del Ray
Joy on the Avenue
Over 50 Years of Iconic Music Venue in Alexandria
Birchmere tell-all book by local writers published in November.
Book Review
Red Flags, Confiscated Guns
Police across Virginia use new law to disarm people courts determine to be dangerous.
Since Virginia's new red-flag law was signed by the Gov. Ralph Northam last year, according to data from the Virginia State Police, law enforcement officials across Virginia have issued 170 emergency substantial risk orders to temporarily confiscate firearms from people courts have determined could be dangerous. That includes 32 in Fairfax County, six in Arlington and five in Alexandria. Police officers and sheriffs deputies have also used the law in so-called "Second Amendment sanctuaries," including 13 risk orders in Virginia Beach and seven in Hanover County.
Tuesday, December 7
Inside the Home of an Interior Designer
Local tastemakers offer a glimpse of their personal style
Interior design
Thursday, December 2
LA Musician Got Her Start in Mount Vernon
Fort Hunt alumni Julie Gigante started playing the violin at age 5 and now is featured on an 11,000-square-foot mural in Los Angeles.
LA Musician from Mount Vernon
Texas Official Appointed to Lead Alexandria
City Council hires James Parajon as city manager.
New City Manager
Commitment to a Cure in Alexandria
Golubin honored for work with Arthritis Foundation and veterans.
Arthritis Foundation
Aladdin, Now 14, Is Back
Camel in the spotlight
Teen Film Makes It to the Alexandria Film Festival
A story about friendship, schoolwork and assumptions was shot in Old Town.
Teen Film in Festival