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Commentary: Putting an End to Domestic Violence in Fairfax County
Domestic violence is the leading cause of homicide in Fairfax County.
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Area Roundups
Events and happenings in Burke, Fairfax, Lorton and Springfield.
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Letter: Supervisor for A-Team
To the Editor
With the midterm elections rapidly upon us, I would be remiss not to mention my good friend and neighbor John Cook, and I say this for several reasons.
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Learning About Burke History
Burke Historical Society discusses jazz scene, marks Burke History Day on Oct. 10.
How many people know that Burke is named after the 19th-century farmer, merchant and local politician, Silas Burke?
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Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Celebrates Collaboration
Mayor announces free health clinic to be held Nov. 16.
At Alexandria’s Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria, many volunteers from many backgrounds gave their time and joined forces to solve problems some Alexandrians did not even know they had.
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Alexandria: What’s in a Write-in Name?
City’s Electoral Board to determine “intent of the vote.”
Despite being dead for 10 years now, Rosa Parks is virtually uncontested on the Democratic ticket for mayor of Alexandria.
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Letter: Need Ward System for Council
Letter to the Editor
A frequent question that I get is about the City of Alexandria's convoluted voting process, which is the only jurisdiction in Virginia that has its City Council members elected "at large" rather than by wards.
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Letter: Understanding Sewer Rates
Letter to the Editor
My neighbors sometimes tell me that their monthly wastewater treatment bills seem to be taking a bigger bite out of their family budget.
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Letter: Contribution Disclosures
Letter to the Editor
After writing about the new “Developer Party” in Alexandria I found the Virginia State Board of Elections website where all candidates must periodically file reports of all contributions over $100.
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Letter: Stance on Immigration?
Letter to the Editor
Decades ago, the Republican Party welcomed immigrants to our shores. In 1988, the Republican platform stated clearly “We welcome those from other lands who bring to America their ideals and industry.”
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Letter: ‘Our Acres Of Diamonds’
Letter to the Editor
The quality of our lives is most affected by local government.
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Letter: Chart a New Course
Letter to the Editor
We are just one month away from an important mayoral election in which we have the chance to chart a new course for Alexandria.
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Letter: A Safer City
Letter to the Editor
I am glad that the Alexandria Gazette Packet is covering the city’s update to its Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
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Letter: The Experience Argument
Recently, the cadre of hard-edged political supporters of current Mayor Euille have attempted to use the argument of “lack of experience” to disqualify Democratic Primary winner Allison Silberberg.
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Letter: Poison Pill of Democracy
Letter to the Editor
Waterfront Commission member Dennis Auld’s letter [“Two Are Too Old Town-Centric,” Oct. 1-7] was yet another partisan attack all to common since Alexandria became a one-party city in 2012.
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Letter: Trusted To Lead
Letter to the Editor
We are current and retired teachers, principals and School Board members who care deeply about Alexandria’s public schools.
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Alexandria Appetite: At Teaism, a Plethora of Meatless Options
The restaurant in north Old Town offers many choices for veggie-lovers.
It’s a good time to be vegetarian in the United States.
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Letter: Brings Understanding Of Schools
Letter to the Editor
Kathy Smith has been an advocate for children and families in Sully District for 20 years. First as a PTA president at Poplar Tree Elementary School, Rocky Run Middle School and Chantilly High School and then as the district’s school board member, Kathy has always put children first.