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CRWC Honors Redmon, Moon

Donations made to SOLA, GW Legacy Foundation.

CRWC

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A Safe Harbour in Alexandria

Chamber celebrates new board chair.

Chamber

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Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award

Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award


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Seven Years Later, Still No Herndon Downtown Redevelopment

Comstock’s 2-year construction pause expired on April 30.

On April 24, a town spokesperson told The Connection that Herndon Town Manager Bill Ashton would update the Town Council during its April 30 Work Session on how “the town and Comstock are working together to determine next steps.”

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Alexandria News Briefs

Alexandria News Briefs

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.


Stamp Out Hunger

On the second Saturday of May, May 11, 2024, your local letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items to help those in need right here in Arlington.

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What I'm Most Proud Of

Early consultation is a win-win for the Commonwealth, private developers and Tribal Nations, providing project predictability and efficiency by identifying and resolving potential sources of delay early in planning.

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No Hold Comments by Chairman and Supervisors

Budget, lack of state funding; Animal Protection Police or Animal Control Officers?

Budget


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Ira Robinson

Political trailblazer dies at 85.

Political trailblazer dies at 85.

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Play Ball! in Alexandria

Miracle League, ACPS middle schools take to the field.

Miracle League

Living Out Loud in Retirement

Three friends fulfill dreams to travel the world.

Senior living


Parkway Classic 40th Anniversary Run on Sunday

Parkway Classic

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Paws for a Cause

Dog Walk promotes sustainable living.

Dog walk

Was Arena Proposal for Alexandria Just a ‘Bargaining Chip’?

Capital News Service Video by Matt Bowman, VCU InSight


Human Rights for Who?

Letters to the Editor

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Virginia’s Equine Industry Is Thriving

Here in Fairfax County, we have Frying Pan's Equestrian Center. It is a public-use facility that is part of Frying Pan Farm Park. The center offers rental events, schooling, horse shows, short-term stabling, and multiple trailer-in schooling options.

Infant Immunization Week

Letters to the Editor


Help Restock Frost Middle School Pantry

Frost Middle School seeks the community’s help to fill its pantry shelves for students in need. Especially welcome are Amazon gift cards or nonperishable food items so the school may continue to provide weekend food to students who might otherwise go hungry.

VDOT Warns of Text Message Scams

Text messages claim people owe money for unpaid tolls

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is encouraging people to be on alert for a text message scam, also known as smishing, that is sending requests for payment of outstanding toll charges.