8th Congressional District Candidate Forum
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area invites you to join its U.S. House of Representatives - Virginia 8th District Candidate Forum, to be held online on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Help Low Income Neighbors
Our low-income neighbors need our support.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Another Flooding Incident
As you know, Alexandria had another flooding incident on Sept 10.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Paid Sick Days: Necessary Benefit
Your article on Sept. 10 highlighted the ongoing fight for a paid sick day standard for workers in Virginia.

The Search Continues: Sept. 18 is POW/MIA Day
The strains of “God Bless America” were the last words anyone would hear from Capt. Humbert “Rocky” Versace before he was executed Sept. 26, 1963, while a prisoner of war in Vietnam.

Just Say Yes in Alexandria
Monte Durham salon opens in Old Town
Celebrity stylist Monte Durham of TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” celebrated the grand opening of his new eponymous salon Sept. 12 in Old Town with a ribbon cutting followed by a reception held at Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen at Hotel Indigo.

18th Annual Arts Festival in Alexandria
New Carlyle location a success with artists.
The 18th annual Alexandria Old Town Arts Festival took place Sept. 12 and 13 in the Carlyle district, one of many changes to the city’s longtime arts festival.

A Chilly Reception in Alexandria
ALIVE! receives donated shipping container.
Mayor Justin Wilson was among those on hand Sept. 14 when the nonprofit ALIVE! was formally presented with a refrigerated shipping container from AMX Leasing, the trailer/tractor arm of Abilene Motor Express.

‘We Will Never Forget’ in Alexandria
City marks 19th anniversary of 9-11 attacks.
It remains the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history: an unimaginable act of terrorism that took the lives of 13 Alexandria residents on Sept. 11, 2001.
Opinion: Commentary: Considering the Role of Law Enforcement
Asking for Council decisions based on facts specific to residents and employees of this city; don’t create a superfluous program in attempt to make an example of our department.
Over the last few months, the role of law enforcement within the community has become a frequent topic of discussion.

Appetite: Calling All Cats: Mount Purrnon Offers Cuddles, Rescue on the Menu in Alexandria
Cat lovers of the region, rejoice: Alexandria’s first cat café is on the loose.

Alexandria Celebrates the U.S. Constitution
The U.S. Constitution will be celebrated in Alexandria City Public Schools during the week of Sept. 17-23, 2020.
The Other Alexandria: Annie Withers’ Losses: Influenza Pandemic
Only Annie Johnson Withers could describe her own feelings when she lost a grandson and two daughters just a day apart from each other.

Pet Pantry’s Doors Wide Open in Alexandria for a Community in Need
Linda Easley didn’t know where to turn.
Alexandria City Council Requires Masks in Public Places
At its regular meeting on Sept. 12, the Alexandria City Council voted 5 to 2 to adopt an ordinance requiring masks in indoor and outdoor public places.
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