Gentle and Subtle Resolutions for 2021
Try small, simple and achievable goals
For 2021, local mental health professionals advise being gentle with yourself when creating the daily schedules and resolutions that often come with the beginning of the New Year.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Virginia Progressive Prosecutors Call for Criminal Justice Reforms
Reforms advocated for by the group include expungement of criminal records, an end to mandatory minimum sentences, an end to cash bail, abolition of the death penalty, and an end to “three strikes” felony enhancement for larceny offenses.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Heroes of Our Time
In 1940, when the British Royal Air Force (RAF) was fighting the air war in the skies over England, Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister at the time made the following statement referring to the RAF pilots:
Essential Leave
Advocates for paid sick days try to build support among Virginia Senate Democrats
Before the pandemic hit, Senate Democrats stopped a proposal requiring businesses to offer paid sick days. During the pandemic, they rejected it again during a special session. Now as lawmakers prepare for the upcoming General Assembly session, advocates are hoping they've finally got a strategy to persuade reluctant Senate Democrats to approve a new law increasing the number of workers in Virginia who have access to paid sick days.
Two Million Lights in a Dark Winter
An Insider’s View on the Bull Run Festival of Lights; open through Jan. 10, and maybe more
The Bull Run Festival of Lights is the largest light show in the Washington Metropolitan area, and this winter it is more popular than ever before.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Support Students with Extreme Financial Need this Holiday Season.
With the holiday season upon us, gifts, giving and generosity are on everyone’s mind, even and especially in a year like no other.
Republican Women in Alexandria Install New Officers for 2021
The Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club of Alexandria installed its 2021 officers during its December meeting on Zoom.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Virginia’s Voters Should Decide
This letter is in response to the December 16, 2020 Alexandria Gazette article “Dropping Out of the Electoral College” about a bill before the General Assembly to have Virginia join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Need More Than 10% Affordable Housing
Thank you, Councilman Seifeldein, for standing up for making developers do more to provide affordable housing.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Slow Down on ADUs
The Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations (AFCA) is compelled to address policy being drafted by the Department of Planning and Zoning for City Council's consideration that will make accessory dwelling units (ADUs) a by-right use for single-family parcels.
To the Rescue in Alexandria
Firefighters and Friends hold West End toy drive, distribute toys to children in need
Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue continued its annual toy drive with a scaled-down distribution day Dec. 19 at My Father’s House Christian Church International.
Delivering Smiles in Alexandria
Red Hill Garden Club delivers 200 arrangements to Meals On Wheels
Members of the Red Hill Garden Club delivered 200 handcrafted floral arrangements to Senior Services of Alexandria Dec. 17 to be included with meals for the city’s Meals On Wheels recipients during the holidays.
Highest Single Family Sale in Old Town Alexandria
Mary Ellen Rotondo of McEnearney Associates represented the seller and Janet Caterson Price of McEnearney Associates represented the buyer of 217 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
The Other Alexandria: ‘40 Plus Years of Giving Scholarships’ – Parker-Gray Alumni
Parker-Gray High School celebrates their 100th Anniversary this year.
The Other Alexandria: Running for the Bull Dogs – Marian Stanfield
The early education of African Americans in Alexandria centered on reading, writing, arithmetic and recreation.
Landmark Deal in Alexandria
Hospital to relocate to site of old shopping mall in West End
In a landmark move that could have repercussions for generations to come, city leaders are striking a deal with Inova to relocate the Alexandria hospital to the site of the old mall on the West End.
Appetite: Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers to Support Alexandria Restaurants
Let’s face it: Sometimes, you find yourself at Christmas Eve Eve and still have yet to procure a gift or two for some loved ones on your list.
Two Dogs, One Family Add Up to Joy for Everyone
“I think that’s our takeaway from 2020 — to take better care of the vulnerable among us.”
It’s never too late in life to find love. Even for senior dogs.
Needy Puppy Leads to a New Life
Stella Hanly begins tenure at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria just before the pandemic changes everything
Fifteen years ago, Stella Hanly worked as a software consultant for a global corporation.