Alexandria: All Lives Matter
(Of course)
All lives matter is the righteous reactionary retort to the now often shouted mantra of Black Lives Matter. This tit-for-tat, back-and-forth battle is the reason we cannot have meaningful discussions about race in America.
Alexandria: Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming To Open
Woof Gang Bakery will welcome people and their pets for a grand opening event on Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Alexandria: A Hopeful Afternoon
Spreading awareness of ovarian cancer.
The survival rate of ovarian cancer is a grim 44 percent, and symptoms are described as obscure at best. But, early detection of the disease yields a survival rate of over 90 percent.
Letter: Problem Solver
Letter to the Editor
Now in my mid-70s, I have never voted for a Republican but I intend to vote for Bob Wood, a smart and personable candidate for City Council
Letter: A Life = Future and One’s Future = Vision
Letter to the Editor
Law enforcement and the judicial system is based on the belief that all people are to be treated equally.
Alexandria Snapshot: The Time of Their Lives
Chadwick’s owner Trae Lamond and his wife Carolyn channel Dirty Dancing stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey as they get into the spirit of ‘80s night Aug. 8.
Letter: Price of Borrowing
Letter to the Editor
Whether these letter writers realize it or not, when they proudly point to Alexandria’s municipal bond rating, they haven’t read the fine print or connected the dots.
Home’s Makeover Enhances Family Life
With time constraints, Sun Design converts large, dated house into residence that satisfies everyone’s agenda.
Meet Roger Lataille, senior design consultant at Sun Design Remodeling and — more importantly — a remodeling resource homeowners turn to, and return to, whenever they need expert advice, hands-on support and commitment.
Editorial: 'Our Community Deserves Better'
Strongly worded recommendations for police on transparency and public trust; FCPD has miles to go.
Outrage over the shooting death of John Geer of Springfield on Aug. 29, 2013, by a Fairfax County Police officer led the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to form of the Ad Hoc Police Practice Review Commission, which began meeting in March 2015. The Communications Subcommittee was the first to give recommendations to the full commission, and the report pulled no punches.
Alexandria Snapshot: Friendship Firehouse Birthday
Alexandria Fire Chief Robert Dubè cut the ceremonial first piece of cake for the Friendship Fire Company's 241st birthday — established in 1774.
Police Connect with Citizens at National Night Out
A murder, a non-fatal shooting, and mysterious “shots fired” calls around the Braddock Metro Area dampen National Night Out celebrations.
It's been a mixed week for law enforcement in the Braddock neighborhood.
Clifton Resident Jacoby Commits to Naval Academy
Rising sophomore attackman/midfielder plays for Episcopal.
Episcopal rising sophomore Connor Jacoby is committed to play lacrosse at the Naval Academy.
Column: Back on Track
Having reread last week’s column a time or two now, I’ve realized that I neglected to update you regular readers – especially those of you who read my most recent pre- and post-scan columns: “Abyssful” Ignorance and Scant Know For Sure Anymore – on the previous week’s scan results. Once again, I have defied the odds – maybe statistics would be a better word?
What I Did on My Summer Vacation — Built Rockets, Apps
TJHSST offers STEM courses to middle schoolers.
Inside W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Jacob Parker is watching a cartoon on the computer, while his teacher Dan Trau walks around the room, answering questions from students.
Helping Aging Parents
Event will highlight resources available for long-term care planning.
Antonio M. Taguba says his life changed forever during a family reunion in 2006, starting with an announcement from his mother.
Teams in Training
Getting in shape while raising money for charity.
Rain poured from a gray March sky. Drenched racers wound their way through Washington, D.C. before spilling across the finish line at R.F.K. Stadium, their running shoes heavy and soaking wet.
Alexandria: A Sweet Surprise
Bacon Brothers’ pop-up performance supports charities.
Through Kevin Bacon’s non-profit organization Six Degrees, he and other celebrities are making continual efforts to give back to the community through charitable and social opportunities to connect on a more personal level with the people and fans.
Alexandria: School Supplies Drive Underway
Alexandria City Public Schools’ Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center and Community Partners for Children (CPC), an Alexandria nonprofit organization, kicked off their annual Back-to-School Drive for school supplies for students.
Letter: Leader or Sore Loser?
Letter to the Editor
He needs to decide whether his legacy will be that of leadership or that of a sore loser.