City of Alexandria Offers Free Tax Preparation to Qualifying Individuals at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
The Department of Community and Human Services is offering free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals who live in the City of Alexandria on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. now through April 19 at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive).
More Dates to Meet the Police Chief
Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire continues to have conversations with members of the Alexandria community.
67 Dead After Airplane Collides with Army Helicopter
Wreckage and passengers plunge into the Potomac River.
Wreckage and passengers plunge into the Potomac River.
ASC Honors Student-Athletes
High school basketball coaches featured in roundtable.
Student-athletes from across the city were honored as Athletes of the Month by the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club on Jan. 15 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
‘I Have a Dream’
Honoring the legacy of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Honoring the legacy of Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Mount Vernon’s Dixie Pig Restaurant Still Has Hooves
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Commanders Watch Parties Planned for the NFC Championship on Sunday
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Supervisors: Casino Bill Muddies Waters
Real issue is state underfunding of schools, they say.
A senator's comments Monday to the Virginia Senate Subcommittee on Gaming regarding SB982 (Casino Gaming; eligible host localities) led the chair of the No Fairfax Casino coalition, Lynn Mulston, to email the senators a letter titled "URGENT: SB982 Reaction to Chief Patron's Comments."
Bill Paves Way for Fairfax Casino Referendum
Coalition seeks to ‘kill the bill;’ sponsors say Fairfax County needs the money for schools and property tax relief.
A 50,000-member Facebook group called the No Fairfax Casino Coalition is out to "kill the bill," SB982 — Casino gaming; eligible host localities in the Virginia Senate.
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.
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.
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