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Commentary: No Sunlight on Fracking

In addition to jobs and the economy, Virginia’s future is predicated on how we meet our energy needs.

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.”

To the Editor: Costs Keep Adding Up

The debacle of Patrick Henry Elementary School continues — just when you think this project cannot get any worse — the School Board transfers $5.7 million from another project (Polk) to pay for cost overruns at Patrick Henry.

Dealing Up ‘The Gin Game’ in Alexandria

MetroStage presents 1978 Pulitzer-prize winning classic.

MetroStage in Alexandria is staging the 1978 Pulitzer prize-winning classic, "The Gin Game," which has an all-black cast, now through March 12.

Letter to the Editor: Support Alexandria Police in Budget

On Feb. 21, the city manager will present the 2018 city budget to the City Council. In the next four months, a number of budget alterations and adjustments will occur prior to July 1, when the budget goes into effect.

Letter to the Editor: Teaching Where to Cross

I would like to jump in on the crossing guard story [“Hands Held High,” Gazette Packet, Feb. 9].

Obituary: Robert J. Bixler

Robert (Bobby) J. Bixler, III, 66, died unexpectedly Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017 in Alexandria.

Crime Report: The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.

Letter to the Editor: Permanence of Electoral College

John B. Allen of Alexandria responded to my letter published in the Jan. 26 Gazette. In my letter, I quoted the oath of office for members of the House of Representatives and criticized Congressmen Beyer and Connolly for boycotting the inauguration ceremony for now President Donald J. Trump.

Letter to the Editor: Inappropriate Topic?

My wife and I are avid readers of the Mount Vernon Gazette for many years and appreciate the local reporting we receive every week.

Commentary: From ICE Sweep to State Budget

Crossover week of the 2017 Session came to a close as we finished initial action on over 3,000 bills. Twenty-two of my bills were passed by the Senate and moved on to the House of Delegates.

A Declaration of Conscience in Mount Vernon

Church members protest “looming threats.”

Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) members unanimously passed a Declaration of Conscience at a formal meeting Sunday, Feb. 12 that reads in part: “In the face of looming threats to immigrants, Muslims, people of color, and the LGBTQ community and the rise of hate speech, harassment and hate crimes, we affirm our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person.”

Puller Institute

Six West Potomac High students participated in the Puller Institute in Richmond to learn how government works.

Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 131 Alexandria homes sold between $2,725,000-$110,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2017

TC Inducts Five into its Athletic Hall of Fame

Alexandria City Public Schools inducted five outstanding athletes into the Athletic Hall of Fame

Feeling ICE's Chill

The tone in Alexandria regarding immigration is one of apprehension and fear of harassment and deportation.

McLean Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 67 homes sold between $3,500,000-$175,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: January, 2017

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MetroStage presents 1978 Pulitzer-prize winning classic.

Church members protest “looming threats.”

In January, 2017, 131 Alexandria homes sold between $2,725,000-$110,000.

In January, 2017, 67 homes sold between $3,500,000-$175,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.