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Ellie’s Hats Reaches $100,000 Donation Milestone
The money goes to families of children with cancer.
Founded in 2014, Ellie’s Hats makes life a little brighter for children with cancer and their families.
One More For the Girls
The Loudoun Field Hockey Association has set out to bring field hockey to the county with hopes of giving girls a new sport to play.
One More For the Girls
Gang Arrests Lead to Additional Charges
Six arrests made in October lead to 60 charges against gang members.
Gang Arrests Lead to Additional Charges

Langley Senior Aims to Engage Young Voters
Swetha Ramesh invited to present nonprofit at Harvard.
On Tuesday, Nov. 10, Langley High School senior Swetha Ramesh traveled to Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. where she was invited to present her 501(c)(3) nonprofit SILVER (Students for Increased Legislation on Voter Engagement through Registration) as part of a panel discussion on millennial political engagement.
The Francas 'Keep the Romance Alive'
The Francas 'Keep the Romance Alive'

Alexandria: Living Legend Marga Fripp Strives To Empower Women
Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing 501(c)(3) photo-documentary project to identify, honor and chronicle the people making current history in Alexandria.
Growing, But a Bit Slower
City’s budget outlook is strong, assessments still projected to increase in double digits.
Growing, But a Bit Slower

Should Some Businesses Be Taxed at a Higher Rates Than Others?
Lee District Supervisor clashes with his own advisory group over BPOL taxes.
Why should consultants be taxed at a higher rate than contractors? Is it fair to hit up businesses that do research and development for twice as much as retail merchants?
Gerry's Show: His 20th Town Meeting
Attendees were treated to open government at its optimum.
Gerry's Show: His 20th Town Meeting
Work Group Splits Park Recommendation
After three meetings, Work Group agrees to disagree.
Work Group Splits Park Recommendation
Tolle Resigns from County Planning Commission
Member steps down before a heavy agenda.
Tolle Resigns from County Planning Commission
Letter from Avenel
This letter from Avenel Community Association's General Manager Lucy P. Wilson — addressed to Roger Berliner and copied to County Executive Isiah Leggett, the Avenel Board of Directors and Michael Sullivan, general manager of TPC Potomac at Avenel — is shared with The Almanac.

3 Food Trucks to Wish For in Alexandria
Now that City Council has permitted trucks in several places around town, here are three to keep an eye out for over the coming months.
With the Alexandria City Council’s decision last week to allow food trucks at designated areas on West Street, King Street, and Eisenhower Avenue, some new menus may be rolling into town over the coming weeks and months.
School Board Considers Creating Inspector General
Past Experience Leaves Board Distrustful
School Board Considers Creating Inspector General
Questionnaire: Joseph Guzman, School Board, Sugarland Run District
Questionnaire: Joseph Guzman, School Board, Sugarland Run District
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools