Tuesday, November 30
Timeless and Enduring
“The Nutcracker” returns to Center for the Arts: live and with new glories.
Nutcracker
Children's & Teens' Connection 2021
Deadline extended, please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 10, but earlier is better.
Children's & Teens' Connection 2021
Wednesday, November 24
City Retains Top Bond Ratings
City bond ratings
Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Give locally
Alexandria Woman Dies in Head-on Crash
Fatal Crash
Monday, November 22
Next Steps for Confederate Names Task Force
Residents react to proposal to change names of Lee and Lee-Jackson Memorial highways
Name change task force
History Revisited
Local African-Americans in their 80s and 90s say Rittenhouse verdict shows that Jim Crow is still alive and well.
History revisited
Where to Give for Local impact
Give locally
Children's & Teens' Connection 2021
Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.
Children's Edition
Seven Tips for Holiday Mental Health
Holiday Health
Thursday, November 18
After Thanksgiving Day Treat
Better Said Than Done presents ‘Thanksgiving: Stories of Gratitude, Grace, and Gravy’
Thanksgiving play
Puller Institute, Applications Open
Puller Institute
Managing the City
Alexandria created the job of city manager 100 years ago in the midst of a crisis.
City Manager
‘Family First’ in Alexandria
Focus Data Solutions celebrates 20 years.
Focus Data Celebrates 20 Years
APPETITE: 4 Restaurants To Be Thankful For on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving restaurants
Wednesday, November 17
Column: Redistricting Process Should Involve the Public in Mount Vernon
Redistricting process
Column: Reform Not Revenge
It appears that in the House of Delegates the Republicans will have a 53 to 47 majority.
Reform
Children's & Teens' Connection 2021
Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.
Children's Connection
Thursday, November 11
Be Dazzled: Family entertainment for Thanksgiving Weekend
Lightwire Theater presents ‘A Very Electric Holiday’
Theater production
Olympian Miller to speak Nov. 17 in Alexandria
Sportsman’s Club to host champion rower.
Olympic rower
Athletes of the month in Alexandria
Athletes of the month
Alexandria Holiday Calendar
Alexandria Holiday Calendar
Alexandria REDS Win Northern Virginia Tournament
12U Reds Win Northern Virginia Travel Baseball League Title
Alexandria Reds win
Wednesday, November 10
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Comes to Town
Kicking off the national COVID-19 pediatric vaccine distribution at Franklin Sherman Elementary, where vaccines have a history.
First Lady Comes to Town
Tuesday, November 9
Opinion: Schools Lost on Nov. 2
Opinion on schools
Thursday, November 4
Republican Sweep
Democrats lose statewide for the first time since 2009.
Virginia has a long tradition of offering a counterpoint to presidential elections starting after the election of Democrat Jimmy Carter for president in 1976.
Reduced Metrorail Service through Nov. 15
Riders on the Blue and Yellow Line will feel the pinch
Metro cutbacks
Alexandria Proclaims November Movie Magic Month
Movie Magic
Head of the Class in Alexandria
New members to join three incumbents on ACPS School Board.
Halloween Parade
Column: Racial Injustice Is Violence
Develop evidence-based actions to protect dignity and humanity of Black and brown lives.
Racial justice
Pets and People Line Up for Free Vaccinations
CDC’s ‘One Health’ model uses the interconnection among people, animals and the environment to better serve the community.
Vaccinations
Tuesday, November 2
NVTA Looks at Post-Pandemic Transportation
Survey results tabulated as part of ‘TransAction,’ plan, with biking and walking in the forefront.
Transportation
The Grim Reality of the High Maternal Death Rate among Black Women
Racism and access to medical care are among the causes.
Medical care