Alexandria Letter: Battling Invasive Plants
Letter to the Editor
With regards to invasive plant management in Monticello Park, it is a mystery to me as to how some people can self identify as “avid birders” and have no awareness of the importance of a healthy eco-system made up of diverse native plants.
Alexandria Column: Exploring How To Live an Active and Rewarding Life
Senior Services of Alexandria teams up with AARP.
Everyone wants to live an active and rewarding life, and older adults are no exception. Retirement gives seniors the opportunity to step back, evaluate their priorities, and choose where we want to focus our time and energy.
Alexandria Column: What To Do To Create Lifelong Readers
Commentary–Reading Connection
March is National Reading Awareness Month, which makes it a good time to review what we can do to best assure that our kids will become lifelong readers.
Alexandria Column: Duty, Honor, Country
American Legion celebrates 97 years.
As we celebrate the American Legion's 97th birthday on March 15, duty, honor and country are the three words that capture the story of the American Legion over its more than nine decades in existence. The duty that we have as Legionnaires is spelled out in the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion. It’s our duty to “uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America."
Alexandria Letter: In It To Win It For Hillary
Letter to the Editor
As a young liberal, I want a candidate for President who is able to get things done, work across the aisle, and continue the progress that we started in 2008.
Alexandria Letter: Knowledge and Vision
Letter to the Editor
I am voting for Hillary Clinton in the Primary Election on March 1. How could I not vote for her?
Alexandria Letter: Why Bernie Next Tuesday
Letter to the Editor
Unlike most elections in our fair City, next Tuesday's Presidential primary is largely flying under the radar, since most of the local Democratic establishment views Bernie Sanders as a threat to politics as usual. For us, the choice to support Sen. Sanders, based on his energy, vision and hope, is crystal clear.
Alexandria Letter: In Support of Hillary
Letter to the Editor
I wish to add my voice to the many supporters of Hillary Clinton for President here in Alexandria.
Alexandria Letter: Examining ARHA Proposal
Letter to the Editor
We are writing in regards to the recent Alexandria City Council decision to deny rezoning [editor’s note: since rescinded] for the Ramsey Homes, owned by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA).
Alexandria Letter: We Are All Americans
Letter to the Editor
If George Washington was alive today, and someone asked him if he was a Democrat or a Republican, what would he say?
Alexandria Letter: Skepticism Warranted
Letter to the Editor
Councilmembers Lovain and Smedberg are right to be skeptical of the proposal for a City Ethics Commission.
Alexandria Letter: ARHA Proposals Flaunt Regulations
Letter to the Editor
I would like to share my opinion on disturbing development proposal of Ramsey homes in City of Alexandria.
Alexandria Letter: Expand Advisory Group
Letter to the Editor
I am a native Virginian, a retired Army Veteran, a resident of Fairfax County since 1995 and a long-time member of the Bull Run Civil War Round Table.
Alexandria Letter: Alternatives to Wholesale Renaming
Letter to the Editor
I don’t support efforts to remove the Confederate statue from Washington Street, and rid Alexandria of Confederate street names. We can’t and shouldn’t erase the town’s past, even the unpleasant memories.
Closing Businesses: Ghost of Times Past?
Commentary
Take a look at the list of businesses along our “Main Street” that have recently closed or announced their closing: