The Other Alexandria: His Name Lives On – Charles Hamilton Houston
Before 1965, Alexandria, Va. had separate schools for African Americans in the Alexandria school system.
Alexandria Police Arrest One for High-Speed Race on I-495
The Alexandria Police Department arrested one driver in connection with a high-speed vehicle race this weekend on I-495.
Alexandria Republicans to Hold Candidate Information Session
Local Republican party Chairman Pete Benavage announced that the party is planning an information session on March 6 for local Republicans interested in running for office.
Opinion: Column: Back to Abnormal
Well, those last two weeks were kind of fun, (comparatively speaking) to the dozen or so previous weeks.
Wellbeing: A Schedule Can Anchor Your Day
How creating a daily routine can ease anxiety during times of uncertainty
Her days were overwhelmingly stressful.
Opinion: Editorial: Brain Injury Awareness: A Personal Story
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month.
In 2007, my kids and I were at a fireworks show in Vienna that was so grand we were in awe of each burst.
High Time for Legalization?
Advocates call on the governor to legalize marijuana as soon as possible.
The debate over legalizing marijuana is about to light up, putting Gov. Ralph Northam at the center of a budding controversy. At issue is a question of timing. Should he agree with lawmakers that legalization should wait until New Years Day 2024, giving the commonwealth enough time to stand up the new Cannabis Control Authority? Or should he amend the bill the General Assembly put on his desk to legalize weed now to prevent communities of color from being overpoliced in the interim?
Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents ‘The Revolutionists’
Show runs in-person from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021
The Little Theatre of Alexandria is presenting a live, in-person showing of “The Revolutionists,” written by Lauren Gunderson, from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Taylor Run and Vietnam Analogies
To while away the hours hibernating during Covid-19, my wife and I have watched Ken Burns’ award winning documentary “Vietnam.”
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Missing: Conservative Voice in Black Community
As a black female the question I am often asked is, “When did you know you were a Republican”?
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Remembers Seniors on Valentine’s Day
The Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Senior Services of Alexandria to deliver special Valentine’s Day goodie bags to those receiving Meals on Wheels.
Cats Pliny and Humboldt
Pliny and Humboldt perch in their cat condo in Alexandria while keeping a close eye on the Roomba making its way across the room. (No exceptions to building height limits were required for this condo.)
Departmental Progressive Club Food Drive
Donations collected for Alive!, ARHA
Members of the Departmental Progressive Club held a food and gift card drive Feb. 20 to collect non-perishable items for local families.
Alexandria Police Department K-9 Czekaj Dies; Served from 2012-2019
Retired Alexandria Police Department K-9 Czekaj has died.
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