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Newcomers & Community Guide 2020
About the Connection in 2020
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Wrong Approach for Stream Restoration
The biggest problem with the so-called natural channel design approach to stream "restoration" for us in the greater Washington, D.C. region is that it is planned and implemented in completely the wrong places: small order, interior forested, upper headwater streams and wetlands.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Public Meeting About Taylor Run
Sign up to attend Alexandria's virtual public meeting about the "restoration" of Taylor Run at Chinquapin Park and First Baptist Church on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Marmota Farm: Improving Inevitable
Good site planning is something nobody notices because things look as if they had always been there; bad planning is apparent, ugly and, unfortunately, permanent.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Shut Off from Civil Discourse
At a time when we are so politically divided, I yearn for the opportunity to have sane discussion about the problems we face as a nation.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Good Deeds in Difficult Times
On August 22, while on my morning dog walk along Paul Spring Creek, I came upon a group of enthusiastic scouts from Trail Life Group VA-1115 splashing about as they removed several hundred pounds of trash from Paul Spring Creek in Hollin Hills.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Help Low Income Neighbors
Our low-income neighbors need our support.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Another Flooding Incident
As you know, Alexandria had another flooding incident on Sept 10.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Paid Sick Days: Necessary Benefit
Your article on Sept. 10 highlighted the ongoing fight for a paid sick day standard for workers in Virginia.
Letter to the Editor: Clarification
In his Sept. 9, 2020, opinion piece ("Political Correctness Impeding Diversity"), Supervisor Herrity implied that Mr. Phil Rosenthal currently serves on the Good Shepherd Housing Board of Directors.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: What Problem is Ban Solving?
To the members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors who recently voted to move forward on a public hearing for a total ban on firearms in public places within Fairfax County, I ask a simple question: what problem is this solving?
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: The Death of a Tree
On Monday, Sept. 2, an “ Eco City” and one designated as “Tree City”, along with Alexandria Public Schools, had a beautiful old oak tree cut down in order to make room for a concession stand at the new TC Williams stadium.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Char McCargo Bah: Engaging and Captivating
I would like to commend Char McCargo Bah for the beautiful article she wrote on my grandfather, Wilmer B. Henry.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: ‘Let it Be’: In Support of T.C. Williams
I am writing to comment on this misguided effort to change the name of T.C. Williams High School.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Amendment 1
As a volunteer over the last four years advocating to end gerrymandering and reform the way our legislative districts are drawn, I wanted to let you know that we have a chance to approve a state constitutional amendment to create the Commonwealth’s first ever redistricting commission.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: For Some Workers, Nothing Leisurely About This Labor Day
Workers lucky enough to have a job face the double bind of fearing the risk of COVID-19 and being laid off.
There will be nothing leisurely about this Labor Day for many working families, not least for essential workers.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Word About Sign-Stealing
Complaints about Biden signs disappearing across Great Falls have been on the rise.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Old Town Alexandria Businesses in Support of the Live Event Industry
Common Plate Hospitality along with other businesses in Old Town Alexandria are coming together to support the Live Event Industry by participating in the Red Alert #WEMAKEEVENTS movement which supports the Bill S3814, the Restart Act proposed to Congress.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Need Help in the Gap
I am writing about the generous services provided to older low income city residents and the lack of similar services for everyone else.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Amendment 1
As a volunteer over the last four years advocating to end gerrymandering and reform the way our legislative districts are drawn, I wanted to let you know that we have a chance to approve a state constitutional amendment to create the Commonwealth’s first ever redistricting commission.