Hashim Taylor Named Director of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
Alexandria
Nominations Sought for Excellence in Aging Awards in Alexandria
Nominations Sought for Excellence in Aging Awards

To Protect and Serve in Alexandria
30 x 30 initiative recognizes women in law enforcement.
30 x 30 initiative recognizes women in law enforcement.

Paving the Way in Alexandria
Exhibit honoring GPS pioneer Gladys West opens at VT Innovation Campus.
Exhibit honoring GPS pioneer Gladys West opens at VT Innovation Campus.

Options Set for Real Estate, Meals Taxes
Advertised rates are a cap on options; actual rates can be less or equal but not more.
Advertised rates are a cap on options; actual rates can be less or equal but not more.
ACPD Stands Firm on Immigration Policies
The Arlington immigrant community has reacted with fear of the unknown and the possibility of ICE arrests even when immigrants are in the country legally.

Expecting Governor Youngkin to Set a New Veto Record
As Governor Glenn Youngkin reviews the legislation we passed during the 2025 General Assembly session, Virginians should prepare for yet another round of partisan obstruction and record-setting vetoes.
Alexandrians Rank Biggest Health Issues, Strengths in New Community-Wide Health Survey Results
Alexandria Health Department released the results of the 2024 community-wide health survey, a component of the City’s ongoing Community Health Assessment.

‘Rest Easy, K9 Max,’ FCPD’s Got It From Here.
On March 10, the Fairfax County Police Department announced the death of K9 Max, who served the department for eight years, from 2012 to 2020.
Million Dollar Initiative To Help Recently Unemployed Federal Workers
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has launched NOVAnext, a $1 million initiative to help recently unemployed federal workers and contractors transition into new careers.
Turn Down the Lights to Help Migrating Birds
In Northern Virginia alone, an estimated 100 to 160 million birds migrate through our skies each spring and fall. Artificial lights can turn their journey into a confusing and dangerous trek.
6 Year Sentence for Tax Crimes, Wire Fraud
A Great Falls man was sentenced March 14 to six years and six months in prison for tax crimes and his wire fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice.
McLean Project for the Arts’ Spring Solos Debut April 10
Featuring work by Jackie Hoysted, Emon Surakitkoson and Heidi Fowler
McLean Project for the Arts will open its spring solo exhibitions — Detrimorphose, by Heidi Fowler; Rudimental, by Jackie Hoysted; and Crossing Culture, by Emon Surakitkoson — on Thursday, April 10, 2025.