"how to keep one's financial affairs in order"

Obviously I find comfort in writing. Obviously I have some need to put down on paper that which is in my head. In fact, evidence suggests that cancer patients who write about their feelings have some kind of improved quality of life and/or longer life expectancy.

Do Backyard Hens Pose Threat to Public Health in Arlington?

Here's the scoop on potential hazards of proposed zoning change.

Do backyard hens pose a risk to public health in Arlington? That question will be at the center of a debate now taking place in the county.

Former Churchill Grad Offers Naturopathic Remedies

Kevin Passero emphasizes natural means of healing.

When he graduated from the University of Colorado in Environmental Science, Kevin Passero was unsure about his career path.

Herndon Council Okays Town Gateway Signs

Members of the Herndon Town Council voted on Tuesday, Nov. 12, to approve the design of gateway signs that will be set up around the entrances to the town of Herndon.

Art Matters for All Ages

Local experts say art classes help children develop new skills.

If you walk into Art at the Center in Mount Vernon on a Tuesday morning, you might find a group of preschool students and their parents or caretakers squishing potting clay with their fingers. In the same room, several other tots could be brushing an array of paint colors across art paper, making a mess but having fun. The children are part of the Center’s Art Explorers class, designed for children ranging from 18 months to 5 years old.

Bishop Ireton Drops Season Opener to Bishop O’Connell

Bishop Ireton football coach Tony Verducci was pleased with how the Cardinals finished their game against Bishop O'Connell on Aug. 31.

‘Land of Eternal Spring’ Blesses Volunteers

International charity workers visit Aldersgate.

“The Land of Eternal Spring” is what Guatemalans call their country, and Aldersgate United Methodists doing mission work there return home to the States feeling renewed and blessed.

Column: Accommodate or Exacerbate

As a diagnosed-as-“terminal” cancer patient (is that better, Rebecca?), I feel I am due some accommodations. However, when offered or given, I am hesitant to accept (not always, though; I’ll be honest).

Alexandria: TC Williams Volleyball Led by FirstYear Coach DeSain

Titans reached Conference 7 final last season.

AJ DeSain is in his first season as T.C. Williams volleyball head coach.

New Year’s Resolutions To Live By

Hamelburg Selected for Diller ‘Tikkun Olam’ Award

Teen launched “Operation 18,000.”

“Tikkun Olam” is a Hebrew phrase which means “Repairing the World.” The concept suggests that all share in the responsibility to heal, repair and transform the world. Potomac’s Katie Hamelburg has adopted the phrase as her mantra and is on a fast-track to inspiring other teens to become involved in volunteerism to make their communities, nation and world a better place for all.

The Parrot and the Microwave in Arlington

“Nimbu” is a bright green Alexandrine parrot who has demonstrated a certain amount of independence since coming to Arlington on Christmas morning 2013. Nimbu is a bigger, healthier version of the parrot we got in Crawford Market in Bombay in 1994, “Mitu,” who learned to imitate every squeaky thing in the house, particularly the microwave alarm.

Alexandria Dental Office Offers Free Services for Veterans Day

Willie Davis of Mount Vernon just had an impacted molar surgically removed. “When I bit down, every time I ate it was hurting, like biting the inside of my cheek,” he said. “Not having insurance, not knowing how to get this tooth fixed, it was a blessing actually, that someone would give us a free service.”

TC Student Releases CD

Hayden Arp is drawn to making a profession of music.

Hayden Arp didn’t always love music. However, in seventh grade he discovered Garage Band on his computer and began exploring with it. Soon, he found a passion for music that exists to this day.

Mount Vernon Hosts Inaugural Mini-Majors Football Camp

On June 5-7, Mount Vernon High School hosted the inaugural Mini-Majors Football Camp.

Alexandria Letter: Dealing With Crime

Letter to the Editor

Last week the murder of Pierre Clark, in broad daylight a block from the new Belle Pre building, marked the third homicide in less than 12 months to occur within a narrow radius, just steps from Braddock Road Metro.

Commentary: Love Tr---s Hate

Last Fall the Alexandria City Council officially declared that, in response to the election of Donald Trump, our burg rejects all forms of hate and will henceforth be known as a “hate free zone.”

Mentor of The Month

Finding Joy in Reading

In late 2015, I began looking for volunteer opportunities as a way to give back to my community.

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