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It’s Not Just a Haircut—It’s A Life Experience

It was 2011, and Dwight Grant was having an identity crisis.

Fort Hunt Little League

Fall registration for Fort Hunt Little League is open.

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‘Putting a Face to Those who Protect Our Community’

Centreville communities celebrate National Night Out.

“National Night Out is a good reminder of why we serve and the tremendous support we have from our community – and it’s just fun.” — Capt. Shawn Adcock, FCPD’s Special Operations Division


Inalienable Rights

Virginian Thomas Jefferson was a young man when he penned the words expressed among political philosophers of the time that there were natural rights “endowed by their creator” that all persons possess. His phrase in the Declaration of Independence that preceded that assertion, “all men are created equal,” gained the most notice and debate even until today.

Memorial Benefit Concert

In Memory of Phil Bolin

The family of Phil Bolin would like to invite you to a Memorial Benefit Concert

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Divided Government in an Off-Off Year

Democrats want to take the House; Republicans want to take the Senate.

"I think there's a sense that people want one house to check the other. They don't want total control in both Houses." — Former Gov. Doug Wilder


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Storm damage Aug 7

ROUND TWO – Residents on N. Pitt Street saw trees come down amid the high winds and tornado watch issued for the region Aug. 7.

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Alexandria Celebrates Women

ACW walk kick off

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Burden of Housing on Family Budgets

Housing


Opinion/Letter: There Is No Budget Surplus

School Budget

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Bandaid Approaches to Food Insecurity

School system extends summer food program at public school sites.

School food program


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APPETITE in Alexandria

4 Dates to Circle in August

4 Dates to Circle in August


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National Night Out in Alexandria

Annual event builds community connection with law enforcement.

NNO in Alexandria

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Aces Close Out Season With 7-3 Loss

Bethesda Big Train regains Cal Ripken League title.

Baseball

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Storm Cleanup Continues in Alexandria

Severe storms leave thousands in the dark; no injuries reported.

Storm clean up


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Affordable Housing Community for Senior Citizens

Groundbreaking held for The Lodge at Autumn Willow.

Speeches have been made, shovelfuls of dirt have been flung and construction is now underway for The Lodge at Autumn Willow in Chantilly. But it’s not just any residential project – it’ll provide high-quality apartments for senior citizens at prices they can afford.

Retiring But Not Quitting

The most common question I get these days is “how does it feel to be retired?”