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Column: Beyond Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and your family! In previous columns on this date I have presented the historic evidence clearly establishing that the first Thanksgiving celebration took place at Berkeley Plantation in Virginia on Dec. 4, 1619—several years before the Pilgrims ever left England to come to Plymouth Colony.

Westfield Girls’ Soccer Edges Centreville

Freshman Kershner’s late goal keeps Bulldogs undefeated.

The Westfield girls' soccer team improved to 7-0.

Alexandria Honors Fallen Firefighters

Fire Department holds memorial service at Ivy Hill Cemetery.

Alexandria Honors Fallen Firefighters

Commentary: Progress on Transportation

In the early years of the 20th-century travelers were advised not to come to Virginia because of the poor condition of the roads.

Singing and Acting Nods for Paul VI

Paul VI High has received two of the top Cappie nominations for its production of “Guys and Dolls.” Jacob Rozmajzl is nominated for Male Vocalist, and his younger sister Abby is up for Lead Actress in a Musical. And Director Katherine Miller is delighted that they’re being recognized.

Good News for City of Fairfax

Less unemployment; Lowe’s and ALDI planning moves here.

There’s good news for the City of Fairfax: its unemployment rate is one of the lowest in Virginia and two new businesses are interested in locating here.

Montgomery County Fire Advisory

Heating, cooking and holiday decorations top list of safety concerns.

When the weather turns cold and the heaters go on, heating becomes the number one cause of house fires in Montgomery County, Pete Piringer, public information officer with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said.

Alexandria: Letter to the Editor: What Does It Mean To Honor Veterans?

Show respect for all veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Fairfax: City Council Honors Armistice Turtora

Most people don’t receive special proclamations on their birthdays – but then, there’s only one Armistice Turtora. And after serving tirelessly for six decades to better her community, she celebrated her 90th birthday last Friday, Nov. 11.

Patrick Smith Named Sully District Officer of Month

Helped find man who caused three-car crash.

On the Street in Alexandria

Old Town complex to seek removal of parking restrictions.

Diners and Employees Escape Fire at Pollo Inka Restaurant in Herndon

Firefighters aggressively put out the flames.

Opinion: Commentary: Monumental Changes Continuing

Finding the words to describe the period of history in which Virginia finds itself is challenging.

Opinion: Commentary: Why I Love Potomac

I love Potomac because it’s a community of people who care about one another.

Mount Vernon Chamber Highlights Crazy Good Mask

Webinar hosts science experts that tout the high-tech masks, screens and sanitizers that are available locally

With all that’s changing as a result of the pandemic, Mount Vernon now has a scientific mask company called Crazy Good Mask, and they are an offshoot of Castle Bio Security that does all the scientific development and testing.

Opinion: Commentary: Black History Month 2020

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Lyon Park Neighborhood Conservation Plan Updated

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Faith Notes

Let Sun Shine on Virginia’s Financial Disclosure Laws

State legislators turn attention to ethics in wake of McDonnell gift scandal.

As members of the Virginia General Assembly convene for the first time since last February, legislators are stampeding to introduce ethics legislation in response to the gift scandal which engulfed then Gov. Robert F. McDonnell (R). The revelations last spring about numerous undisclosed gifts and purported loans from businessman Jonnie Williams to McDonnell — including a $6,500 Rolex watch engraved to the "71st Governor of Virginia" and $35,000 in gifts and catering for his daughters’ weddings — shined a spotlight on Virginia’s porous financial disclosure laws.

No Cold Classrooms

Two Sterling schools will receive new heating systems.