Body of Law
The history of abortion in Virginia has many twists and turns.
The United States Supreme Court's decision to dismantle the right to abortion has upended the discussion over reproductive freedom.
ARHA Announces Headquarters Name Change
Housing advocate Melvin Miller to be honored.
The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority has announced that it will rename...
‘True Sense of Family’
Silverado celebrates 25th anniversary.
Silverado of Alexandria hosted a 25th anniversary celebration for the memory care and assisted living company June 16 at its Alexandria location.
Defending the Nation
Camp Day showcases Union troops at Fort Ward.
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, a former Union Army installation and fifth largest built to defend Washington during the Civil War, held its...
Go With the Flow
Water fight welcomes summer.
From water balloons to soaker guns, the residents of Watergate at Landmark came prepared...
U.S. Supreme Court Puts Virginians Safety at Risk
By Sen. Scott Surovell
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 23 issued a disturbing decision on guns, the New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn. v. Bruen case...
Police Advise: Avoid, Deny, Defend in Active Attacks
Would you know how to respond in critical minutes?
Recent news reports of active shooting events in distant locations, like Uvalde Texas and Buffalo New York, and...
Post-Roe, Fairfax Supervisors Unanimously Forge Ahead
Speaking out, supervisors approve three-part board matter.
For residents in Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia and the nation, the future for abortion rights and access is uncertain now that the Supreme Court has...
U.S. Supreme Court Threatens Women’s Fundamental Rights
U.S. Supreme Court Threatens Women’s Fundamental Rights
Journey to Freedom
Freedom House Museum celebrates grand opening.
It was one of the largest slave trading companies in the country. In the mid-19th century, the Franklin and Armfield...
Candidates are Set for Fall Election
Don Beyer secures nomination as Republicans select candidates for fall election season.
Voters in Northern Virginia overwhelmingly supported four-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8)...
Class of 2022
Commonwealth Academy seniors graduate.
The Commonwealth Academy class of 2022 celebrated June 10 at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial following two years of scaled back ceremonies due to the pandemic.
Local Park Recognized by National Group as Community Forest
n April and May Monticello Park in Alexandria is a stopover for migrating warblers, and the park fills with birders...
Play Ball!
Aces season opens at Frank Mann Field.
The Alexandria Aces baseball team opened its 2022 season with a decisive 8-4 victory over the Cropdusters...
Ban Battle Botched
Inside the failed effort to ban assault weapons in Virginia.
Banning assault weapons was a major priority for gun-violence prevention advocates in early 2020...