Oakton Doctor Pleads Guilty to Running Pill Mill
According to court documents, Virginia pharmacies filled approximately 7,330 prescriptions for oxycodone prescribed by Allingham, totaling approximately 405,164 pills.
Be Prepared
Make a “go” bag, think about your family's needs.
Being prepared for emergencies before they happen can help keep your loved ones safe and minimize stress in difficult situations.
Erg Sprints: Largest Indoor Rowing Championship in U.S.
On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, Alexandria City High School will host Erg Sprints, the largest and longest running indoor rowing championship in America.
Reporting from Richmond
Greetings from a very chilly and busy week down here in Richmond at the General Assembly. While today (Wednesday) is only the third day we have had legislative business in the Capitol due to last week’s water crisis, today still counts as the eighth day of session, so we have a lot to catch up on in a very short amount of time!
Obituary: Oscar Mecklin Johnson, 89
Oscar Mecklin Johnson, a former senior Capitol Hill journalist and chief adviser to members of Congress who drafted historic legislation, including Title IX, died of natural causes on Jan. 7, 2025, at his Arlington, Va. home with his family.
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Winter Wonderland in Alexandria
Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.
Region sees up to 10” of snow in season’s first storm.
New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet
Twice a month publication schedule with more digital delivery.
New Approach for 2025 for the Gazette Packet
Toasts, Roasts and Gratitude in Alexandria
Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.
Roast for outgoing mayor raises $15k for local charities.
Detectives Investigate Fatal Crash in Springfield
On Jan. 3 at 8:06 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle crash on the Franconia Springfield Parkway prior to Bonniemill Lane in Springfield.
Herrity Joins 2025 Race for Lt. Governor
Pat Herrity, the current Fairfax County Board Supervisor for the Springfield District and lone Republican on the board, posted a video on social media on Jan. 4 announcing his candidacy for Virginia lieutenant governor.
City In Search of Poet Laureate
Alexandria News Briefs
Donald M. Haddock
Retired circuit court judge dies at 83
A lifelong Alexandrian, Haddock served on the bench for 27 years prior to his retirement in 2012.
Bright New Beginnings for 2025
Our budget challenges this year are driven by continuing needs to keep our highly rated schools funded. Schools are seeing increased needs that are not being met by the state, as was recently highlighted in a state study identifying that we should receive at least $600M more from Virginia.
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