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The Price Of War
A political action group outlines how much Virginians are paying for the Iraq War.
The Price Of War
Business Notes
Business Notes
Samarra’s Legacy
‘Mr. Fix-It’ leaves Alexandria with high tech gadgets, low crime rates.
Samarra’s Legacy
SKG Is 'Small Business of Year'
SKG Is 'Small Business of Year'

In the Kitchen: Evan Buchholz Heats Up Alexandria's Rustico
Making 130 pies a day is a labor of love for this pizza-maker.
Evan Buchholz pulls a wad of dough out of a large bucket onto Rustico’s kitchen counter.
A Delicate Balance – At Home
How appropriate is it to tell a cancer patient something negative (that he likely doesn’t want to hear) – yet needs to know, and which might ultimately quash his fighting spirit and adversely affect his day – and night? Moreover, would withholding certain discouraging observations intermittently along the cancer-treatment way, in order for said patient to feel good and positive about himself – and better prepare him for any and all news/results which might upset his precariously imperfect life and moreover, likely chip away at his emotional wherewithal as well – cause more harm than 100-percent honesty all the time?

Potomac: Brothers Light Up Their Own Candle-Making Business
Filipino Fire offers homemade scented candles.
Inspired by a candle-making segment on the TV show “The Chew;” three local brothers decided to go into business together. Zach, Nico and Anthony De Leon started their small business to have fun and to earn some extra money. Their slogan is “Homemade scented candles by Hand of Brothers.”
Dorothy Fonow Is Leaving WFCM
Jan Welch is interim executive director.
Dorothy Fonow Is Leaving WFCM
New Rules for Old Ashburn Signs?
Supervisor Lori Waters pushes for a new sign ordinance for villages.
New Rules for Old Ashburn Signs?

Colvin Run Elementary Students Donate Food for Those in Need
Boxes of non-perishable food that filled the trunks of eight large SUVs were donated on Monday, Dec. 16, by Colvin Run Elementary School families to a local Fairfax County elementary school.
Letter: More Debt, More Spending
To the Editor
Top 100: Jay Franklin, Madison, Baseball, 1971
Northern Region's highest MLB draft pick continues 20-year battle with mental illness.
Each time that Jay Franklin takes a sip of his soda, he unwillingly flashes the scar on the bottom of his right arm. It’s a reminder to his mother, Pat, and sister, Trudy — sitting just feet away and listening to him tell his story — of just how bad things have gotten.
Man Sentenced for ‘Smurfing’
Structured cash deposits were intended to avoid federal scrutiny.
Man Sentenced for ‘Smurfing’

Alexandria City Hall Loses Wales Alley Case to Old Dominion Boat Club
Virginia Supreme Court rejects argument from City Attorney James Banks
Justices of the Virginia Supreme Court have rejected the argument City Attorney James Banks outlined during oral arguments back in September that the city has the ability to lease a public alley to a private business.
Letter to the Editor: Encourage Visitors to Alexandria
Instead of spending its energy figuring out how to attract shoppers from the new MGM casino, the city should expend more effort considering how to keep people coming to what is perhaps its biggest annual attraction, the Scottish Walk.
Herndon’s Labor Day Festival
Small-town vibe, awesome music and a splash of wine & craft beer tastings.
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What to Know about Affordable Housing in Alexandria
Problems and opportunities.
A second grade teacher in Alexandria public schools makes roughly $22 per hour. A first-rank police officer in the city earns $23 per hour.
After 20 Hours, Grilled to Perfection
The new-Republican majority fulfills promise to examine county budget — line by line.
After 20 Hours, Grilled to Perfection