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Finding Family in South Korea Through DNA Test
Kimberly Timora meets via video with biological mother, father, brother, two sisters and a niece.
For Kimberly Timora, taking a 23andMe test was an opportunity to learn more about her traits and medical history, but there was one other possibility she looked forward to the most.
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Alexandria Letter: Cap Number Of Residents
Letter to the Editor
The Gazette Packet’s front page article [“Neighborhood Subdivided,” Dec. 24, 2015] about our City Council’s wrong-headed approval allowing a developer to cram an infill house betwixt two properties he owns in Clover-College Park was disheartening for many reasons.
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Residents Satisfied; Money Spent
Residents Satisfied; Money Spent
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Fairfax County Police Patrol on Bikes to Enhance Community Relations
Neighborhood Patrol Units are in every district.
The boots on the ground for the Fairfax County Police Department include the numerous bicycle squads cruising throughout the county, keeping communities safe while interacting with the public on a daily basis.
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LEA Seeks Pay Changes
The Loudoun Education Association details its compensation package.
LEA Seeks Pay Changes
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Letter: Next Stop: Audits
I support our schools and our teachers but, like many, question whether we should increase school budgets unless we know the school system is squeezing out waste and operating efficiently.
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Pendulum Politics in Northern Virginia
House District 34 has swung to the left, the right and back again.
Northern Virginia’s wealthiest suburbs are also some of its most hotly contested battleground precincts, the House of Delegates district surrounding Great Falls that’s swung left and right and left again in recent years. What once was the home of legendary Republican Vince Callahan has become kind of jump ball after he announced his retirement a decade ago.
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Would Higher Education be Better Off?
Would Higher Education be Better Off?
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Senior Services of Alexandria: How To Avoid Scams
Senior Law Day, June 22, offers recommendations.
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ColumnL Planning for Your Family’s Future
Believe it or not, you have an estate. In fact, nearly everyone does. Your estate is comprised of everything you own — your car, home, other real estate, checking and savings accounts, investments, life insurance, furniture and personal possessions. No matter how large or how modest, everyone has an estate — and, as the old saying goes, you can’t take it with you.
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Controlling Sediment Loss
Workshop discusses the steps contractors take to minimize soil lost through heavy rain.
Controlling Sediment Loss
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Controlling Sediment
Controlling Sediment
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Controlling Sediment Loss
Workshop discusses the steps contractors take to minimize soil lost through heavy rain.
Controlling Sediment Loss
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Pursuing Adventure
McLean resident participates in Reston Triathlon and prepares to sail across the Atlantic.
Pursuing Adventure
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Pursuing Adventure
McLean resident participates in Reston Triathlon and prepares to sail across the Atlantic.
Pursuing Adventure
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Pursuing Adventure
McLean resident participates in Reston Triathlon and prepares to sail across the Atlantic.
Pursuing Adventure
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Virginia Housing Expo Draws Crowds
Home-ownership, rental opportunities and related services dominate the event at Herndon High.
“Those most in need of these services and resources benefit the most when we can bring so many providers and organizations together in this one-stop shop format.”