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Bumper Year for Unopposed Candidates

Redistricting may be partly to blame.

Bumper Year for Unopposed Candidates

County’s Assisted Living Costs Increase

Arlington proposes to increase funding for Culpepper Gardens as number of poor elderly increases.

County’s Assisted Living Costs Increase

Vienna This Week

Vienna This Week

Getting Credit for Good Credit in Alexandria

Annual report indicates city government’s strong fiscal health, especially debt health.

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Rebels Ready To Take On Centreville

Fairfax faces former coach’s new team in playoff game.

Rebels Ready To Take On Centreville

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Second Chances in Alexandria

Love is in the air for Alexandria Police Foundation couple.

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Fairfax Celebrated

The Celebrate Fairfax Festival on June 8 gave a wide variety of fun exhibits and activities for everyone, human and non-human alike.

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Bullis School Holds Town Hall Debate and Mock Election

Students depict different political perspectives.

Students and staff at the Bullis School voted on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the presidential candidate of their choice.

Opinion: Independent Progressive: Reston Association Elections and Covid

Is it my imagination or is Covid 19 still playing an outsized role in my life, perhaps also in yours?

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Let’s Get This Right: Mask Up NOVA

It’s Phase One and Executive Order 63 for Northern Virginia’s reopening.

On May 29, The Northern Virginia Regional Commission announced that it produced a Public Service Announcement emphasizing the importance of wearing a face mask in public indoor spaces.

Letter to the Editor: Embrace Civic Duties

I am a proud 16-year citizen of Alexandria. One of the things I love most about living here is the city’s commitment to creating a caring environment and fulfilling the needs of its citizens.

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A New Work Order

Local designers help create organized and stylish home offices.

Whether it’s a nook, in the kitchen or a designated room, a home office is the place were ideas come to life. Local designers dish about the secrets to creating a workspace that is organized and functional yet stylish. “You’re going to spend a lot of time in it so aesthetics do matter,” said Patricia Tetro of BOWA in McLean.

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Burke artist Deanna Lewis has made pet portraits her full-time career since 2001.

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Burke artist Deanna Lewis has made pet portraits her full-time career since 2001.

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Commentary: Progress on Ad Hoc Commission Recommendations

Thoughtfulness and deliberation should not be construed as resistance or foot dragging.

A tremendous amount of progress has already taken place to implement many of these recommendations.

ARHA Warns Council on Section 8 Changes

ARHA Warns Council on Section 8 Changes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Arlington: Career Coach Writes Book

Arlington career coach offers advice to career changers.

For many individuals, making a career change can feel like a being on a never-ending road trip.

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Choosing a Summer Camp

Camp experts offer advice on selecting a camp, but now is the time to register.

Many families with school age children will plan to have their children spend some of the much-anticipated summer season in camp. If you haven’t yet selected camps for your children, now is the time.

Bulletin Board

Thursday/Oct. 25 Chantilly HS Government Forum. 9 a.m. Representatives from the five parties on the ballot in Virginia will be in attendance. Aneesh Chopra, President Obama’s former chief technology officer, will represent the Obama campaign. Bill Redpath, the chairman of the National Libertarian Party, will represent the Gary Johnson campaign. Mitch Turner, the chairman of the Virginia Constitution Party, will represent the Virgil Goode campaign. The Romney (Republican) and Stein (Green) campaigns will also be represented. The forum will take place in the Chantilly HS auditorium. Students and community members will have a chance to ask questions.