Democratic Primary 2024
Voters to determine future of city politics in June 18 primary.
In recent years, Alexandria has been aggressively urbanist. Democrats who control all six seats on the City Council have supported increasing density and adding new transit options. That's created a backlash, and now the conflict will be resolved at the ballot box.
All Aboard!
Tall Ship Providence launches regional school program.
If you’ve strolled along the waterfront in Old Town this past year, you can’t help but have noticed the beautiful new pier adorned with American flag bunting leading to Tall Ship Providence and its elegant, permanent home, the Senator John Warner Maritime Heritage Center.
Living Legends of Alexandria: Col. James Paige
Visionary leads community activism.
When Jim Paige was growing up in Robinson County, N.C., he had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. The youngest of five siblings, he was a gifted athlete but realized the odds were against him.
Supporting Amy Jackson for Mayor
Like many of us in Alexandria, I have recently found my mailbox brimming with flyers touting the virtues of the various candidates for Mayor and City Council.
Men’s Health Expo
Free screenings highlight inaugural health expo.
More than 20 local organizations partnered to host the first Men’s Health Empowerment Expo, a full day event that featured health screenings, guest speakers and panel discussions June 8 at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
‘Peace and Childhood Innocence’
Mural unveiled at Bradlee Center.
Students in the Alexandria City High School arts program teamed up with professional artists Nicole Bourgea and Roberto “Sef” Seminario to create a mural that was unveiled May 30 at Bradlee Shopping Center.
Arlington Jury Convicts James Ray Williams of Murder in the Death of Sean Bowman
On Friday night, June 7, 2024, after a four-day trial, an Arlington jury found James R. Williams guilty of the March 25, 2023, murder of Sean Bowman. The jury also convicted Williams of using a firearm in the commission of the murder.
Silberberg Endorses Amy Jackson for Mayor
Silberberg Endorses Amy Jackson for Mayor
Advancing Tenant Rights and Affordable Housing
Advancing Tenant Rights and Affordable Housing
Local High Schools Win Cappies Awards
Local High Schools Win Cappies Awards
Primary Colors
Democrats to determine future direction of Alexandria.
Democrats to determine future direction of Alexandria.
Operation Overlord
City marks 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion.
City marks 80th anniversary of D-Day invasion.
Plaque Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veterans
Second plaque dedication to be held June 14 at Gadsby’s Tavern.
Plaque Dedicated to Fallen Vietnam Veterans
Arlington Pride Festival 2024
The Arlington Pride Festival 2024 will be at Long Bridge Park in National Landing on Saturday, June 29, for a day filled with celebration, diversity, and love.
Ready, Set, Read
Summer reading adventure is underway.
The Arlington Library kicked off its summer reading adventure on Saturday, June 1 with fun activities, games and popsicles at the eight library locations.
Tour de Clarendon Careens Around Corners in Arlington
Brendon Rhim wins Sunday’s Clarendon Cup 2024
It’s a short one kilometer route that turns sharp corners at Clarendon, Wilson, and Washington Boulevards — one hundred times. That is what makes the Armed Forces Cycling Classic (AFCC) so challenging. The 100 km race goes around 300 corners, each time potentially ending in a crash, as happened a few times on Sunday.