Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not in Alexandria
Upon seeing the photo of the Alexandria Adult Detention Center on the front page of last week's Alexandria Gazette, one could assume something newsworthy had recently occurred at the jail.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: It’s Ingenious. Or Ingenuous?
The National Park Foundation honored U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) for his leadership in dedicating $9.5 billion to redress maintenance backlogs at our national parks.
There’s No Place Like Home in Fairlington
Affordable housing project breaks ground
Construction of The Waypoint of Fairlington officially kicked off Dec. 9 with a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the affordable housing development on the site of a former parking lot of Fairlington Presbyterian Church.
Toys for Tots in Alexandria
Thousands of toys donated for local families
Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley was on hand at AFD headquarters Dec. 10 to receive more than 2,000 toys collected as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ annual Toys for Tots campaign.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Leave Christmas Decorations Up
Christmas decorations around Alexandria look especially beautiful this year, with so many families at home this month.
Candyland: Rocket Fizz Opens in Fairlington Centre
The phrase “excited as a kid in a candy store” took on new meaning as Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop opened its doors Dec. 11 among the shops in Fairlington Centre.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Shares Virtual Message of Hope and Healing
Releases ‘Sure on This Shining Night’
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in collaboration with the Alexandria Choral Society (ACS) has released its virtual winter concert featuring ASO musicians and a guest appearance by Alexandria Choral Society singers.
New Partnership Helps Alexandria Residents Facing Eviction
ALIVE! with support from an ACT for Alexandria Resilience Fund grant is working in partnership with the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, and Lazarus Ministry Christ Church to stand up the Alexandria Eviction Prevention Program (AEPP).
Appetite: 4 Alexandria Restaurants Ready With Your Christmas Meal
Some years, the thrill in the kitchen is gone.
‘Too Blessed to be Stressed’
Jim Henson dies of lung cancer at 84
Jim Henson was a man-about-town, known for his dapper dressing, infectious smile and engaging personality.
‘The Miracle of Lights’
Hanukkah observed Dec. 10-18
Menorahs are lit, dreidels are spun and latkes are served as Jewish families across the city celebrate Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival that began Dec. 10 and runs through Dec. 18.
Extension Programs Pivot, Operate Better Than Ever in Arlington and Alexandria
“Sit back, find a comfy seat and get ready for some excitement.”
Unusual and Quirky Items Sell at Area Gift Stores
Consignment shops and estate sale hubs in the Mount Vernon corridor.
Gift Shops
Dropping Out of the Electoral College
Lawmakers to consider joining National Popular Vote Compact
Virginia may be on the verge of dropping out of the Electoral College, joining a National Popular Vote Compact in an effort to ditch a presidential election system critics say is outdated and undemocratic.
Opinion: Column: Three Strikes...
...and now I'm out – of the Handel's Messiah sweepstakes.
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