Letter to the Editor: Losing Sight of City's History?
In reading the letter from Mr. Van Fleet, I could not help but think there will now be three projects all in the same few blocks, all large, and all at the same time.
Letter to the Editor: The Fight Begins
As we enter the first week of the new administration, Congress has made their number one priority diminishing access to health care.
Letter to the Editor: A Man of Integrity in Alexandria
I congratulate Congressman Beyer for his decision not to attend the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.
Exploring Senior Housing — Senior Services of Alexandria
Most older adults say they plan to “age in place” in their community, but very few have seriously considered whether this is a realistic option.
ASO Presents All-Mozart Concert
All-Mozart Concert
Prisoner Reentry: Some Solutions
Local programs, services help ex-offenders.
Ex-offenders may face stigma, lack of family support, inadequate life skills suitable for making it on "the outside" and difficulty getting and retaining employment.
McCrary Creates the Score, Directs 'The Prodigal Son'
John McCrary, director of Music and Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on W. Braddock Road, gears up for the Feb. 24 concert.
New Lines, Old Problems
School Board approves redistricting plan 9a.
For the first time since 1999, the Alexandria Elementary School boundaries are shifting.
Of Lives Lost
Maximum sentence in murder case ignites brawl in courthouse.
Rashad Lonzell “Snap” Adkins found guilty of second degree murder of Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs in 2015 and a related weapons charge, so the jury gave him the maximum penalty of 43 years in prison with no chance of parole.
Belmont to lead DRBA
Dennis Belmont, a resident and small business owner in the Del Ray community, was elected president of the Del Ray Business Association at the organization’s Jan. 16 meeting.
Kaine Among Boys and Girls Club Gala Honorees
Benefit to be held February 10
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will be among those honored Feb. 10 at this year’s Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys and Girls Club annual fundraiser.
Affordable Housing: 'Still Ground Zero'
Mixed progress since 2013 Housing Master Plan.
While the city has implemented some measures from its plan to expand affordable housing, other measures remain undone.
Angry Birds on the Road: Lawmakers Want to Crack Down on Screen Time
Texting while driving is already illegal, but what about Facebook and Twitter?
Lawmakers in Richmond are a bunch of angry birds, frustrated at existing law they believe does not solve the problem of drivers devoting their attention to their handheld screen instead of the road.
Angry Birds on the Road: Lawmakers to Crack Down on On-the-Road Screen Time
Texting while driving is already illegal, but what about all the other screen time?
Lawmakers in Richmond are a bunch of angry birds, frustrated at existing law they believe does not solve the problem of drivers devoting their attention to their handheld screen instead of the road.
Senate Proposes Alexandria Sewer Overflow Deadline
The Virginia Senate has advanced legislation to establish an extremely aggressive timeline for the City of Alexandria to address concerns over its Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO).
Victims of Tribe-For-Rent Scam to Get $15 Million Payout in Settlement Agreement
15,000 Virginia victims get $6 million worth of predatory loans absolved, $9 million in cash awards.
The commercial features images of teepees and a tribal drumbeat. The company billed itself as having ties to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. But Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring says that was nothing more than a fraud, a scheme he calls rent-a-tribe.
Submit Photos to Pet Gazette
The Pet Gazette, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish the last week of February, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Feb. 15.
In Session: Virginia Assembly Briefs
In Session: Virginia Assembly Briefs
To Move Or Not To Move: Local family moves mother into newly opened Kensington Falls Church.
One of the most heart-wrenching decisions that Denise Schossler, her two siblings and her 95-year-old mother had to make was whether or not to move her into an assisted living facility, leaving the home where she’s lived since 1954.
So Much Happening, Don’t Blink
Demonstrations at Dulles in reaction to travel ban; fast moving General Assembly lacks transparency; other key issues.
As this date approaches, the General Assembly has a serious transparency issue, as it continues to kill most proposed legislation with unrecorded voice votes in subcommittee, with no accountability or record of how members voted.