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‘Getting Arrested … a Blessing’
Former gang member reveals what that life is really like.
According to police Capt. Bob Blakley, “Eighty percent of the property crimes in the Sully District are gang-related or done by their affiliates. And even a higher percentage of the violent crimes here are done at the hands of gang members – and that’s a huge problem. This year, we’ve had three, drive-by shootings into occupied dwellings, one in Chantilly and two in Centreville.”
Capital One Building Opens with Fanfare
Capital One Building Opens with Fanfare
How to Keep Children, Teens Safe Online
With children and teens spending so much time online, parents and caregivers need to know how to help them be safe from predators.
Mayor: 'City In Great Shape'
Mayor: 'City In Great Shape'
Generations of Families To Be Honored at Gala
Senior Services of Alexandria’s Generation to Generation Gala — highlighting families in Alexandria whose dedication and passion for giving back to the community are passed down from generation to generation — will take place on Saturday, March 29 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center.

Mount Vernon: Ethiopian ‘Political Football’ Lands at MVHS
Protesters attempt to disrupt Ethiopian-American football league game.
It was graduation day at Mount Vernon High School on June 16 and some parents were annoyed. A group of protesters had gathered outside the school. “It’s graduation day for our kids,” the parents complained to the protesters. “Can’t you go somewhere else?” The protesters responded that they were there because children in Ethiopia can’t always get to high school, or graduate, without dying of hunger, or being arrested or killed for their political beliefs.

Potomac’s Week in Coronavirus
200,000: Maryland surpassed 200,000 tests and completing testing of 3.5 percent of the state’s population, and now has the capacity and supplies to offer testing to Marylanders who may have been exposed to the disease even if they do not have symptoms.
In Exploding County, Program Leaves Quiet Legacy
Potomac properties among those protected by 10-year Legacy Open Space initiative.
In Exploding County, Program Leaves Quiet Legacy
Perry's Status Remains Uncertain
School Board deliberating on fate of superintendent.
Perry's Status Remains Uncertain

More Heated Debate in McLean on Proposed Ramp Closure
VDOT holds second public meeting on proposal to close Georgetown Pike access to I-495.
Voting in Ashburn: A Family Affair
Politicos of all ages got into the spirit on Election Day.
Voting in Ashburn: A Family Affair
394 Boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and Counting in Arlington
This is seven-year-old Erin Parks’ first year selling Girl Scout cookies, but she has sold 394 boxes so far.
Next Step
Next Step
Two Appointed to GMU Board
McLean residents named to George Mason University's Board of Visitors.
Two Appointed to GMU Board
Letter: Choices Made
Letter to the Editor
Twelve years a mayor, and what has this incumbent wrought?
Essayists Awarded
Essayists Awarded