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Letter to the Editor: Losing Sight of City's History?

In reading the letter from Mr. Van Fleet, I could not help but think there will now be three projects all in the same few blocks, all large, and all at the same time.

Letter to the Editor: The Fight Begins

As we enter the first week of the new administration, Congress has made their number one priority diminishing access to health care.

Letter to the Editor: A Man of Integrity in Alexandria

I congratulate Congressman Beyer for his decision not to attend the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.

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So Much Happening, Don’t Blink

Demonstrations at Dulles in reaction to travel ban; fast moving General Assembly lacks transparency; other key issues.

As this date approaches, the General Assembly has a serious transparency issue, as it continues to kill most proposed legislation with unrecorded voice votes in subcommittee, with no accountability or record of how members voted.

Alexandria Celebrates Washington’s Birthday

217 years ago our citizens celebrated the birth of the Father of Our Country with the first George Washington Birthday Parade through the streets of Alexandria.

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Mentor of The Month

“I’m really surprised at the impact that Jose and his family have had on me,” said Todd Peterson, a Casa Chirilagua mentor.

Supporting Community-Engaged Policing

A safer Commonwealth, with laws that protect us and protect our basic dignity, is something for which lawmakers across the political spectrum strive.

Senior Services of Alexandria: Honoring Those Who Give Back to the Community

Senior Services hosts annual Generation-to-Generation Gala.

Senior Services of Alexandria will recognize two Alexandria families at its annual Generation-to-Generation Gala for their long-term commitment to giving back in the local community.

Column: Rebuilding Together Alexandria

2017 is bringing a lot of change to the world.

Letter to the Editor: New School Meets Critical Need

Last week, ACPS began a conversation with the community around the new West End School.

Letter to the Editor: How Many People?

I attended the ACA rally on Jan. 15 at the Charles Houston Center, which you profiled on the front page of the Jan. 19 Gazette.

Letter to the Editor: Poorly Serving Constituents

An open letter to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer.

Dear Congressman Beyer: I read that you would not attend the swearing in of our 45th president because you did not want to be part of "legitimizing Trump."

Letter to the Editor: Outstanding Leadership

I was thrilled to learn that U.S. Rep. Don Beyer will be the next to join the growing ranks of climate advocates in the Climate Solutions Caucus.

Letter to the Editor: Organize and Begin the Fight

Last week, many of us attended U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s Town Hall where we were heartened and encouraged to see so many of our neighbors from all walks of life engaged, informed and ready to fight for a progressive future for our community, our state, and our country.

Letter to the Editor: Doomed from The Start

Laws are like sausages: if you like them, it’s best not to watch them being made