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
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
Luck of the Irish
Ballyshaners host 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
St. Patrick's Day parade in Old Town, Alexandria
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.
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.
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.



