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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.

Nightmare Ahead

VDOT urges motorists to go someplace else this weekend.

Nightmare Ahead

Traffic Nightmare

VDOT urges motorists to go someplace else this weekend.

Traffic Nightmare

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

‘Rebellion in the Heartland’

A Pipeline Playwrights’ stage reading on April 30 at MetroStage.

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