‘A Nurse to Everybody’
Bishop Ireton health clinic dedicated to Debbie File.
Family and friends gathered May 7 for the dedication of the Bishop Ireton Health Clinic in memory of Debbie File...
City of Alexandria Recognizes First Annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day, May 10, On Heels of Recent Overdose Spike
Join the City of Alexandria and communities around the nation in support of the first annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 10 to raise awareness about fentanyl-laced illicit drugs, ways that residents can prevent substance misuse, and treatment resources to manage substance use disorders.
Over the Edge
Rappellers raise funds for New Hope Housing.
Excitement was mixed with tinges of fear as more than 80 volunteers rappelled down the 14-story Crystal City Hilton as part of the Over the Edge fundraiser for New Hope Housing.
The Things that Keep Me Up at Night
A wife, mother, and small business owner makes a difference with just one call.
In celebration of its five-year anniversary of partnering with schools to fight teen hunger, Food For Neighbors recognized key volunteers and school administrators. Food For Neighbors began just over five years ago by helping hungry students in two schools. Now the all-volunteer nonprofit is serving approximately 1,700 students weekly in 29 schools in Fairfax County and Loudoun County.
The Teacher who Taught Me That Teaching Matters
As another school year approaches its close, capped by the annual standardized testing season that hijacks the reasons any teacher teaches, I do what most teachers do...
Deep Blue Primary
Incumbent congressman to face first-time candidate.
The Eighth Congressional District is the bluest of the blue strongholds, giving President Biden 78 percent of the vote in 2020...
Christening the New Shell, Lisa Zickar
The Alexandria City High School Rowing program christened its new shell, the Lisa Zickar, Saturday, April 23 at the Dee Campbell Boathouse in Old Town.
Fossil Fuel Fiesta in Alexandria
Governor proposes gas-tax holiday, but will Virginians benefit?
gas tax
Election Mirage Evaporates in Alexandria
Governor signs bill to improve election returns at the precinct level.
Election
89th Annual Historic Garden Week, April 23 in Old Town Alexandria
Springtime tradition offers a glimpse into Virginia’s historic homes and gardens
garden tour