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Head of the Class in Alexandria

New members to join three incumbents on ACPS School Board.

Halloween Parade


APPETITE: 3 Dates to Circle in November

Dining

Column: Racial Injustice Is Violence

Develop evidence-based actions to protect dignity and humanity of Black and brown lives.

Racial justice

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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


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NVTA Looks at Post-Pandemic Transportation

Survey results tabulated as part of ‘TransAction,’ plan, with biking and walking in the forefront.

Transportation

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The Grim Reality of the High Maternal Death Rate among Black Women

Racism and access to medical care are among the causes.

Medical care

Letter: School Board Needs Willie Bailey

School Board


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Two Independents, One Republican Face Six Democrats in Alexandria

Voters will have six votes for six seats.

Back in May 2009, an independent and a Republican were able to knock off two incumbent members of the Alexandria City Council in an extremely low turnout election where only 12 percent of voters showed up to the polls. A few weeks later, the lame duck council ditched the idea of having May elections in favor of moving the election to November, when turnout is much larger and Democrats tend to perform better.

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To the Rescue in Alexandria

3,000 coats to help kids in need.

Coat donations

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Wicked Awesome in Alexandria

Halloween Parade returns to Del Ray.

Halloween parade


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Virginia at a Crossroads

Voters to determine direction of state government.

Two years ago, Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in a generation. Now Republicans are hoping this is their moment to "Take Back Virginia," the name of a recent rally in support of the GOP statewide ticket that featured a call-in appearance from former President Donald Trump, who used the opportunity to repeat baseless claims about widespread election fraud.

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2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Taking steps toward a cure and the first survivor.

Alzheimer's walk

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Thank You for Being a Friend

Women find comradery, support and fun though weekly art group.

Women comradery


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Powerful Unknown

Musical tribute commemorating 100th Anniversary of founding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with UrbanArias and Wolf Trap.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Anniversary

Plea for Refugee Assistance in Alexandria

Donate to help refugees and their families who are still in Afghanistan.

Refugee Assistance

Voters to Determine Direction of City

Republican Annetta Catchings challenges incumbent Democrat Justin Wilson for mayor.

The race for mayor comes down to a simple question: Are Alexandria voters happy with the direction of the city or not?


Letter: Friend Supports Darryl Nirenberg

Endorsement