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Commentary: A Workable Solution for I-66

There was a great deal of concern about “$17 tolls” inside the beltway on I-66 during the recent election. I shared those concerns as I did not want to set a precedent of tolling a road that we were not adding infrastructure to.

Column: AARP, Senior Services Offer Caregiver Workshop

Learn what resources and support are available to caregivers.

Caregiving for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you’ll play. It may start with driving your loved one to get groceries or going to the doctor. Later, you may find yourself taking more time off from work, preparing meals or handling bills.

Letter: Intended Hospitality?

Letter to the Editor

Parking in Old Town Alexandria Dec. 18 reminded me of attorney William Kunstler's questioning of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley during the 1968 Chicago Seven trial following the Democratic National Convention, during which Chicago police clubbed demonstrators. Kunstler asked Daley if that was the traditional hospitality shown visitors.

Letter: Discouraging Public Hearing

Letter to the Editor

If what we witnessed at the Alexandria City Council’s public hearing recently is an indicator of what we can expect in the next three years, we have reason to be greatly concerned.

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Column: Sharing the Love

Commentary–Senior Services of Alexandria

In celebration of the eighth annual Subaru “Share the Love” Campaign, management and employees from Beyer Subaru delivered Meals on Wheels to Alexandria seniors, and also brought special gifts to help start the holiday season. Beyer Subaru has selected Senior Services of Alexandria as its Community Partner for this year’s “Share the Love” event.

Letter: Thanking Public Safety Staff

Letter to the Editor

I continue to hear disturbing reports of police brutality throughout our country, I cannot help but think of the men and women of our own police, sheriff and fire departments.

Letter: In Appreciation Of George Mason

Letter to the Editor

The Bill of Rights, one of the most important bulwarks of our freedoms, was the product of the wisdom and determination of George Mason IV of Gunston Hall, a proud native Alexandrian.

Letter: Define Compromise

Letter to the Editor

I am as disappointed with your reporting [“BAR Fight,” Dec. 10] of the recent BAR meeting on the Old Colony site as I am with the BAR and the developers.

Letter: Trump Hate With Love

Letter to the Editor

I ran for City Council in 2003 as a Republican, and since that time, I have rarely voiced my opinion in public. Recent events, however, compel me to again cast my views into public life, if only for a particular purpose, explained below.

Letter: Ethical Lapses

Letter to the Editor

Regarding the Alexandria City Council's claim of transparency in its dealings with the citizens, I submit two examples of recent major ethical lapses on their part...

Letter: Council’s Shortcomings

Letter to the Editor

An election comes and goes. The mayor gets voted out (yea), but all the council members get re-elected. Why?

Letter: Silberberg Needs Support

Letter to the Editor

Those of us who, for the past six years, have harped on the lame-duck City Council in 2009 for moving city elections to November might well take an object lesson from last month’s results.

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Alexandria Column: All I Want for Christmas …

Commentary–Rebuilding Together Alexandria

In case you are trying to find me, I wanted to let you know that I’m living in a new apartment this year.

Letter: Inattentive Drivers

Letter to the Editor

As I was leaving the CVS on S. Washington Street (ironically, I wa getting a prescription filled to keep me healthy), I was nearly hit by a car.

Letter: War on Chanukah?

Letter to the Editor

Every year about this time someone rails about the war on Christmas.