Senior Services of Alexandria: Honoring Those Who Give Back to the Community
Senior Services hosts annual Generation-to-Generation Gala.
Senior Services of Alexandria will recognize two Alexandria families at its annual Generation-to-Generation Gala for their long-term commitment to giving back in the local community.
Column: Rebuilding Together Alexandria
2017 is bringing a lot of change to the world.
Letter to the Editor: New School Meets Critical Need
Last week, ACPS began a conversation with the community around the new West End School.
Letter to the Editor: How Many People?
I attended the ACA rally on Jan. 15 at the Charles Houston Center, which you profiled on the front page of the Jan. 19 Gazette.
Letter to the Editor: Poorly Serving Constituents
An open letter to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer.
Dear Congressman Beyer: I read that you would not attend the swearing in of our 45th president because you did not want to be part of "legitimizing Trump."
Letter to the Editor: Outstanding Leadership
I was thrilled to learn that U.S. Rep. Don Beyer will be the next to join the growing ranks of climate advocates in the Climate Solutions Caucus.
Letter to the Editor: Organize and Begin the Fight
Last week, many of us attended U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s Town Hall where we were heartened and encouraged to see so many of our neighbors from all walks of life engaged, informed and ready to fight for a progressive future for our community, our state, and our country.
Letter to the Editor: Doomed from The Start
Laws are like sausages: if you like them, it’s best not to watch them being made
Letter to the Editor: Foregone Conclusion in Alexandria?
The mayor of Alexandria was right on target when she charged the City Council of acting in an undemocratic and draconian fashion after they recently voted to alter the city’s long standing “open mike” policy.
Hunger Free Alexandria Receives Bishop’s Award
Hunger Free Alexandria has been awarded the 2017 Bishop's Award for the establishment of the West End Pantry on Oct. 24, 2016 at Church of the Resurrection.
Play Ball
Sportsman’s Club to host Nats VP Jan. 26
Damon Jones, of the the Washington Nationals, will be the guest speaker at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Jan. 26 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
Tree Stewards Gather to Celebrate New Year
For a Tree Steward, having fun while protecting local trees is important.
Code of Silence
Reluctant witnesses at center of murder trial.
The conviction of the man accused of murdering Shakkan Elliot-Tibb may come down to the testimony of five witnesses putting their lives on the line to testify.
School Board Votes To Ease Redistricting Pain
School boundaries.
Chief Brown Sworn In
Citizens express support for new chief of police at swearing in ceremony.
Chief Michael Brown officially became Alexandria’s new chief of police on Jan 24.
Spicing Up the White House
Local celebrated as Trump’s press secretary
Newly minted White House press secretary Sean Spicer
Thrill of Victory
Locals celebrate Trump inauguration.
The Alexandria Republican City Committee celebrated the inauguration of President Donald Trump with a gala held Jan. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
Bipartisan Agreement Forged in House Panel on Reducing Suspended Driver’s Licenses
Republicans work with Cabinet officials to craft changes to let more people keep drivers licenses.
After Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe called on lawmakers to find a way to restore driver's licenses to people charged with crimes that had nothing to do with driving, Republicans responded. Now both sides are crafting a compromise that could end up being a hallmark of the 2017 session.
Inauguration Day Duty
Local officers provide security for inaugural events.
More than 100 officers from Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria reported for duty during the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 20 to help provide security during Inauguration Day activities in Washington, D.C.