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Arrests Follow Alexandria Cell Phone Robberies
The Alexandria Police Department has been investigating robberies of cell phones that occurred recently in Alexandria.
Commentary: Virginia General Assembly Approves New Policies
Last week, I reported on my accomplishments in the recent session of the General Assembly. This week, I am highlighting a few other important policy changes coming to Virginia because of our action.
Letter to the Editor: Budget in Alexandria City Council’s Hands
On Feb. 21, I presented City Council and the public with proposed city operating and capital budgets for the fiscal year beginning July 1, and a proposed capital improvement program (CIP) for the next decade.
Letter to the Editor: Another ‘Special Tax Zone’
In a few weeks, the Alexandria City Council will be considering the formulation of a Business Improvement District (BID) in Old Town.
Living Legends Celebrates 10 Years
Donley, Euille among 2017 honorees.
Former Alexandria mayors Kerry Donley and Bill Euille are among the Class of 2017 Living Legends of Alexandria who will be honored at the organization’s 10th anniversary Meet the Legends reception March 16 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
Arrest Follows Car Break-ins in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon District Police officers were working several reports of vehicle tampering in the Belleview area on March 7 in and around the 6300 block of 10thStreet.
Crime Report: The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
Crime Report: The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
Reflecting on Politics
A progressive Vermonter in Old Town
Progressive Chester Kasnowski comes to Old Town
Roundups: Centreville and Chantilly
The Thriving Family Summit vision began with a drug overdose and death of a local teenager and a local church offering to host her memorial service.
Learning about Technology for Homes
Raising the IQ level of one’s home, ranging from the simple to the sophisticated, from replacing LED bulbs to fully integrated home automation systems, is the mission of Gary Flax, in his presentation, "Smart Technology For Our Homes," at Potomac Community Village’s monthly meeting on March 16.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, 3/20-25/17
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, 3/20-25/17
Tour Area Gardens
Garden Club of Virginia hosts 84th Annual Historic Garden Week.
During the last eight days of April every year nearly 26,000 visitors tour homes and gardens across Virginia.
Environmental Coalition Calls on County to Recommit
Faith communities coalition wants dedicated Energy Office
As Fairfax County prepares to update its formal Environmental Vision, the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) is calling on local elected officials to recommit to the environmental protection pledge they adopted under then-Chairman Gerry Connolly.
Old Town Prepares for Historic Garden Week
Part of state-wide event.
Five Old Town Alexandria homes and gardens will open to the public on April 22 as part of the 84th Historic Garden Week.
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2017
Local designers share popular design ideas.
Those looking for kitchen design ideas have a new source of inspiration: the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) list of trends for 2017.
Man Sentenced to 17 Years
Martin Walker, 25, of Largo, Md. was sentenced on Friday, March 3, in the Arlington County Circuit Court to 17 years in prison for his role in a shooting on Columbia Pike in 2016.
Crime Report: The following incidents were reported by the West Springfield District Police Station.
Cooper Receives Coast Guard Award
Mary Kate Cooper, the 2017 Coast Guard Military Child of the Year Award recipient, is a 17-year-old junior at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax.
Obituary: Virginia ‘Bunny’ Jacob
Realtor, preservationist.
Virginia Lee Galloway Jacob, the longtime Alexandria Realtor, community activist and preservationist known as "Bunny," died Feb. 16 after an extended illness. She was 91.