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Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents ‘The Revolutionists’
Show runs in-person from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021
The Little Theatre of Alexandria is presenting a live, in-person showing of “The Revolutionists,” written by Lauren Gunderson, from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Taylor Run and Vietnam Analogies
To while away the hours hibernating during Covid-19, my wife and I have watched Ken Burns’ award winning documentary “Vietnam.”
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Missing: Conservative Voice in Black Community
As a black female the question I am often asked is, “When did you know you were a Republican”?
Two Dead Bald Eagles Found in Mount Vernon
Several Mount Vernon area residents happened upon two dead bald eagles in the grass near a utility pole in the 7600 block of Elba Road on Feb. 17.
Cats Pliny and Humboldt
Pliny and Humboldt perch in their cat condo in Alexandria while keeping a close eye on the Roomba making its way across the room. (No exceptions to building height limits were required for this condo.)
Departmental Progressive Club Food Drive
Donations collected for Alive!, ARHA
Members of the Departmental Progressive Club held a food and gift card drive Feb. 20 to collect non-perishable items for local families.
‘Fear Free’ Approach Helps Reduce Shelter Animals’ Stress in Alexandria
Toffee, a six-year-old tricolored Chihuahua/rat terrier mix, cowered in the very back of a crate in her kennel at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Pawsitive Partners in Arlandria
Volunteers care for feral cat colony
Ever since Devon Cain was a young girl, she has loved cats.
‘This Gives Me the Opportunity to Follow My Dreams’
ITServe Alliance donates new laptops to Britepaths.
Valentine’s Day was Feb. 14, but a sweet treat came a few days earlier for Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths.
Appetite: 4 Black-Owned Alexandria Eateries to Add to Your Feast
Let’s get one thing out of the way up front: There are many, many more Black-owned restaurants, cafes and eateries in and around Alexandria than this humble column can contain.
Centreville Wildcats Win State Championship
One year after being named co-champions with South County High School, the Centreville Wildcats took the Virginia Class 6 Boys State Championship at Centreville High School on Feb. 20.
‘Tireless Devotion to Traffic Safety and the Community’ in Sully District
Whisenhunt is Sully District Station’s Officer of the Year.
Police Officer First Class (PFC) Richard “Rick” Whisenhunt has been selected as the Sully District Police Station’s 2020 Officer of the Year.
Don’t Forget to Feed Your Backyard Pets in Arlington
If you want to buy birdseed, you have to be persistent.
Blunders That Changed History
“From the Eyes of Coldcase Killers” to self-help books to great blunders of history.
Opinion: Commentary: Inland Flooding
Facing storm intensities far beyond what our infrastructure was designed to handle
With one week remaining in the 2021 legislative session, Senators and Delegates are putting the finishing touches on legislation, and preparing to head home to the districts they represent in Richmond and throughout the year.
Opinion: Column: Not That I Don’t Understand, But...
...So this is what the process is like trying to schedule a Covid-19 vaccination.
Virginia Is for Pet Lovers, Too
Cosmetics testing, research dogs/cats, dangerous dogs, pet store employees come under scrutiny
The 2021 Virginia General Assembly had only six companion animal-related bills before it this session; a small number compared to the roughly two dozen during the 2020 session, and a dozen in 2019.
The Value of Intergenerational Relationships
The lives of both youth and seniors are enhanced by meaningful connections.
Bringing seniors and youth together for meaningful relationships can be mutually beneficial.
Fairfax County’s FY 2022 Budget Plan
Focuses resources in targeted areas
“What a difference a year makes” said Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill.