Alexandria Gazette Packet

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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• By Michael Lee Pope
• October 2, 2017

‘Passion For Fashion’ Show To Raise Funds for Child Victims of Abuse

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• By Fallon Forbush
• October 2, 2017

Used-Book Sale Raises Money for Library in Vienna

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• By Colin Stoecker/The Connection
• October 2, 2017

McLean Community Center to Vote On 2019 Budget

Governing Board recommends maintaining tax rate; possibly adding more work to renovation scope.

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• By Fallon Forbush
• October 2, 2017

McLean Community Center Governing Board Member Jennifer Rossman (center) spoke out about the ballots for …

• October 2, 2017

MPAartfest Celebrates Arts in McLean

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• By Colin Stoecker/The Connection
• October 2, 2017

TAP To Present ‘Pippin’

Musical follows young prince as he encounters love, glory, and war in search of meaning of life.

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• By Steve Hibbard
• October 2, 2017

Sky Maburna, a restaurant manager, was one of the customers at Saturday’s book sale at …

• October 2, 2017

Commentary: Let’s Be Ready, Alexandria

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• By Glen Roe, On behalf of Alexandria Citizens Corps Council
• October 2, 2017

Commentary: Leading Social Change ...

... without burning out.

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• By Brandi N. Yee, Chief Program Officer, ACT for Alexandria
• October 2, 2017

History: Remember the First Titans: Starting a School, Ending an Era

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• By John Komoroske
• October 2, 2017

Commentary: Improving Youth Sports Participation

Alexandria Soccer’s commitment to access and quality.

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• By Tommy Park, Alexandria Soccer Association
• October 2, 2017

As the sun set earlier and earlier each Friday in September, nightfall didn't stop JamBrew …

• September 29, 2017

Every Friday night during September, 6-10 p.m., JamBrew 2017 took to the stage at the …

• September 29, 2017

Keegan Davenport (left) and Maggie Newfield display the day’s proceeds from the Brownie Troop 4403 …

• September 29, 2017

Brownies Jane Malloy, McKenzie Cory and Annabelle Wolff are helping Arden Vantil choose which cookie …

• September 29, 2017

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Value Free Expression

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• September 28, 2017

Appetite: Carlyle Canteen Sets Up Shop at Courthouse Park

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• By Hope Nelson
• September 28, 2017

ACCT's Trial of the 19th Century

Presenting playwright Rich Amada's world premiere of "The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt."

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• By Steve Hibbard
• September 28, 2017

Under the Surface in Alexandria

Residents say barriers to recreational activities contribute to North Old Town violence.

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• By Vernon Miles
• September 28, 2017