Commentary: Elections Matter
As a member of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, I support fair, open and efficient elections, which are fundamental to the maintenance of bedrock democratic principles.
Commentary: Love Tr---s Hate
Last Fall the Alexandria City Council officially declared that, in response to the election of Donald Trump, our burg rejects all forms of hate and will henceforth be known as a “hate free zone.”
To the Editor: Costs Keep Adding Up
The debacle of Patrick Henry Elementary School continues — just when you think this project cannot get any worse — the School Board transfers $5.7 million from another project (Polk) to pay for cost overruns at Patrick Henry.
Dealing Up ‘The Gin Game’ in Alexandria
MetroStage presents 1978 Pulitzer-prize winning classic.
MetroStage in Alexandria is staging the 1978 Pulitzer prize-winning classic, "The Gin Game," which has an all-black cast, now through March 12.
Letter to the Editor: Appreciative Leaders
It was an honor having a chance to meet our U.S. Sen. Mark Warner on a evening of a little shopping at a nearby CVS.
Letter to the Editor: Support Alexandria Police in Budget
On Feb. 21, the city manager will present the 2018 city budget to the City Council. In the next four months, a number of budget alterations and adjustments will occur prior to July 1, when the budget goes into effect.
Letter to the Editor: Teaching Where to Cross
I would like to jump in on the crossing guard story [“Hands Held High,” Gazette Packet, Feb. 9].
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2017
In January, 2017, 131 Alexandria homes sold between $2,725,000-$110,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2017
TC Inducts Five into its Athletic Hall of Fame
Alexandria City Public Schools inducted five outstanding athletes into the Athletic Hall of Fame
Feeling ICE's Chill
The tone in Alexandria regarding immigration is one of apprehension and fear of harassment and deportation.
A Million More
Delays result in another $1 million loan request for Ramsey Homes redevelopment.
More money requested for the Ramsey Homes redevelopment.
Take Advantage of these Restaurant Week Deals
Restaurant Week in Alexandria
Pipeline Playwrights Hosts Inaugural Series
A new Pipeline Playwrights group in Alexandria has launched its 2017 inaugural series with four new plays by four women writers.
Era of the Iron Fist: How Did Democrats Rule the House of Delegates?
Democrats complain about Republican heavy-handedness, but were they any better?
Democrats complain that Republicans are sidelining their bills without much consideration. But were Democrats any better when they had control of the House of Delegates?
Give that Couch a New Life
ALIVE! assists low-income families with furniture program.
Each week people contact ALIVE! to donate furniture and others contact them with furniture requests.
Prisoner Resource Fair Offers a Head Start
Easing the transition from jail to the community.
This is the first prisoner Resource Fair held by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office for prisoners who are scheduled to be released within several months.
The New Normal
Stagnant assessment values
Locally assessed real property assessments increased 2.07 percent in Alexandria.
Impact of an Accident
Vehicle crashes in Alexandria.
False Prophets
Dr. Larry Sabato assesses where polling and analytics went wrong in 2016 election.
Dr. Larry Sabato and the election.
Stabilizing the City's Affordable Housing Crisis
At its Jan 28 public hearing, the City Council adopted the FY2017 through 2022 Strategic Plan.