People at Work
Sharing Food and Conversation
The telephone is ringing; customers line up at the counter for large white carry-out plastic bags of scrambled eggs and pancakes; the cash register clinks.
Police Investigate Industrial Accident
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an industrial accident in the 700 block of Wythe Street.
Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Two Alexandria Banks
Budder Khan, a 26-year-old resident of Arlington, pleaded guilty on Oct. 20 to two counts of bank robbery.
Clean-Up Honors Jeff Todd
Chamber project dedicated to his civic spirit.
Walking along Jeff Todd Way in the Mount Vernon area, picking up litter didn’t seem like an exciting way to spend a Saturday morning, but Hannah Todd didn’t seem to mind.
Rock 'n' Run
Stratford Landing Elementary School students raised funds during their annual Rock ‘n’ Run on Friday, Oct. 21.
A Toast to Art
Two friends and young entrepreneurs, Rachel Bell and Camille Herrera, opened a brick and mortar franchise on Oct. 22 called Wine & Design
Meals Tax: Myths and Misconceptions
Commentary
As the Nov. 8 General election draws near, we would like to take the opportunity to set the record straight and do some myth busting regarding the meals tax.
Focusing on Domestic Abuse
Commentary
Since 1989, October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Vote ‘Yes’ for FCPS Teachers' Salaries
Commentary
When you vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Fairfax County voters can vote for our schools by voting to allow a four percent tax on prepared restaurant meals.
Foundation’s Historic Roots
Its mission is to help needy students with learning disabilities.
“The Gunston Hall School” foundation that donates money to financially needy students with learning disabilities, has origins going back to 1892
Ghost Stories of Alexandria
Mysteries, phantoms, and Devil-Bats lurk through city streets.
With 267 years of history, Alexandria is a city fraught with supernatural hauntings.
Remembering the Fallen
Ivy Hill ceremony honors fire and EMS personnel.
Alexandria’s fallen firefighters and EMS personnel were remembered by members of the city’s first responder and law enforcement agencies at a memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony Oct. 14 at Ivy Hill Cemetery as part of the annual National Fire Prevention Week ceremonies.