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Alexandria Faith Community Sees Underbelly of Housing Shortage

Another church adds testimony to City Council.

Another church has written to City Council about the human need stemming from the city’s lack of affordable housing.

Obituary: Bob Michel, Longtime Congressman

To many, Bob Michel will be remembered as the longtime Illinois congressman and skilled politician who served for 38 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.


Workshop To Support Caregivers: Senior Services of Alexandria

Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) receives calls regularly from family members who are struggling to care for their loved ones.

Letter to the Editor: Budget in Alexandria City Council’s Hands

On Feb. 21, I presented City Council and the public with proposed city operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and a proposed capital improvement program (CIP) for the next decade.

Letter to the Editor: Prioritize Minnie Howard

We write on behalf of the Capacity Committee of the T.C. Williams High School Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).


Letter to the Editor: Another ‘Special Tax Zone’

In a few weeks, the Alexandria City Council will be considering the formulation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in Old Town.

Living Legends Celebrates 10 Years

Donley, Euille among 2017 honorees.

Former Alexandria mayors Kerry Donley and Bill Euille are among the Class of 2017 Living Legends of Alexandria who will be honored at the organization’s 10th anniversary Meet the Legends reception March 16 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.

Portner's Brewhouse Reopening This Week

Portner Brewhouse Reopens


Grab a Seat at the Table

For Mount Vernon three-course beer pairing.

Beer in Mount Vernon

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Scouts Clean Out Trash from Hunting Creek

Boy Scouts clean trash

School's Out

City schools close after teachers take day off.

Women take the Day Off in Alexandria


Reflecting on Politics

A progressive Vermonter in Old Town

Progressive Chester Kasnowski comes to Old Town

People at Work

A plumbers work in Old Town, Alexandria

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Luck of the Irish

Ballyshaners host 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

St. Patrick's Day parade in Old Town, Alexandria


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A Mile in Mayoral Shoes

A Day in the Life of Alison Silberberg

A day with Alexandria Mayor

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Gala Raises $117,000 Against Child Abuse

Raising funds to fight child abuse

Educating Customers Is Key to Success

New manager joining Two Poor Teachers after 18 years in business.

It’s been 18 years since Ken Nies co-founded Two Poor Teachers, LLC, but the kitchen and bath remodelling company isn’t resting on its laurels.


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Tour Area Gardens

Garden Club of Virginia hosts 84th Annual Historic Garden Week.

During the last eight days of April every year nearly 26,000 visitors tour homes and gardens across Virginia.

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Old Town Prepares for Historic Garden Week

Part of state-wide event.

Five Old Town Alexandria homes and gardens will open to the public on April 22 as part of the 84th Historic Garden Week.