Protesting Outside DHS Secretary's Old Town Home
Anger over family separations following border arrests.
At around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, June 22, over two dozen protestors chanted “Shame!” and “No justice, no sleep!” outside the Old Town home of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen — the latest Trump Administration official to be harassed in public life.
Taking Reins on Metro Costs
General manager briefs Council of Governments on Metro’s future.
Metro plans to address deferred maintenance with its upcoming capital infusion, but will continue to face operating and labor challenges.
A Gym and Community in One
Local gym members support one of their own.
Seeing blue shirts with “Team Granimal” on the front, Trish Gibson knows she has support from her community — the CrossFit community.
Trust in God
A local church and a former slave house celebrate Juneteenth together.
The Juneteenth celebration at the church on Tuesday June 19, closed out several days of commemoration for Juneteenth.
Being Black in Northern Virginia
A group of black business owners and lawmakers discuss issues facing blacks living in Northern Virginia.
On a quiet Thursday evening, residents from as far as Manassas came to hear about the issues facing blacks living in Northern Virginia.
From Classroom to Hospital
Students in surgical program have jobs as soon as they graduate.
Ever since Lesly Alvarenga was little she always felt like having a career in the medical field was her calling — and she has not looked back since.
Alexandria Highway Renamed
Jefferson Davis loses Alexandria again.
At the City Council meeting on June 23, the long discussed renaming of Route 1 in Alexandria was finally passed. Today, the street is called Jefferson Davis Highway where it isn’t split up into Patrick and Henry streets through Old Town.
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: What To Do Next Time?
Woodrow Wilson Bridge closing brings hours of gridlock.
I know many of you who live, work and/or play in northern Mount Vernon were very frustrated by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge closure last week. I, myself, spent more than three hours getting home as a result of all the roadway issues.
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: Missing Greyhound
A stone greyhound statue is missing from the 100 block of Prince Street.
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: Worst of Government
Legally and ethically, the Preferred Alternative is also a "violation of the Greens Scenic Area Easement."
Opinion: Letter To the Editor: Unorthodox At Best
Citizens have the right to expect that our local government will make decisions on their behalf only after holding a public hearing and listening to their informed opinions. The great failure of the Potomac Yard Metro decision process is for this hearing, the procedure normally followed was discarded.
Mentor of The Month: Sophia Fuentes
From Picture Books to Chapter Books
Mentor Sophia Fuentes and Student Melani write to each other about their experience as a part of Wright to Read.
