Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Alexandria City Council Takes Right Step Toward Serving Our Communities of Color
As a longtime resident of Alexandria City and the lead organizer at Tenants and Workers United, I write to commend the Alexandria City Council for their move to allocate funding for the creation of a Community Police Review Board.
Got Drugs?
City holds Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Alexandria held its National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 24 with members of the Alexandria Police Department and Alexandria Sheriff’s Office staffing special collection sites across the city.
Appetite: Get Some Fresh Air: 3 Spots for Al Fresco Dining in Alexandria
Outdoor dining has been a necessity for restaurant-goers over the past year, but now that the weather is warming up (hello, surprise 85-degree April days!), it’s becoming a luxury, as well.
Second Chances Benefit the Whole Community
Toby Pendergrass opens the 13th Second Chance virtual fundraising breakfast on Thursday, April 22.
Gum Springs Historical Marker Replaced
Third sign in a location not likely to be wiped out by a car.
Gum Springs sign
Seven Republicans Running for Governor
May 8 convention to determine direction of party heading into November.
Republicans haven’t won a statewide race since 2009, when Attorney General Bob McDonnell received 59 percent of the vote against Democrat Creigh Deeds. Since then, Republicans have been shut out of the Executive Mansion. Ken Cuccinelli lost to Terry McAuliffe in 2013, and Ed Gillespie lost to Ralph Northam in 2017. Now Republicans are about to determine their statewide candidates in a May 8 convention, which will take place at 37 locations.
Opinion: Column: "My Thoughts to Your Thoughts"
You know the expression: "Can't walk and chew gum at the same time,” a disparaging characterization of a person, company or municipality unable to multi-task or even task at all?
Early Voting Begins for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia
Early voting began on Friday, April 23 for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia.
Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides to Prevent Drunk Driving
While stating unequivocally that “we’re all safer at home” this Cinco de Mayo during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, a local nonprofit organization today announced that – as a “necessary safety net” to next month’s high-risk, high-alcohol consumption period – free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Captain’s Row at its Breaking Point
Historic Captain’s Row is at its breaking point and requests from the residents to the Mayor and City Council have fallen on deaf ears.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Ecstatic About Silberberg
As a longtime City of Alexandria resident, I am ecstatic that Allison Silberberg has chosen to run for Mayor – and here’s why.
AlexRenew Proposes Second Rate Increase to Fund Alexandria’s Clean Waterways Future
Alexandria Renew Enterprises, the wastewater authority serving Alexandria, is proposing a two-year sewer rate increase to help fund its RiverRenew program that will minimize combined sewer overflows into the City’s waterways, and ongoing upgrades at its wastewater treatment facility.
The Final Countdown in Alexandria
Spring2Action online giving day set for April 28
Spring2Action, Alexandria’s annual online day of giving, officially begins April 28 and will run for 24 hours to raise funds for nonprofits across the city.
The Great Outdoors in Alexandria
Warm weather attracts outdoor diners.
April showers are bringing out more than spring flowers.
The Heat is On
Candidates for governor make Alexandria campaign stops.
Candidates vying for both the Democratic and Republican nominations for Virginia governor have made Alexandria a stop on the campaign trail, signifying the influence of Northern Virginia in statewide politics.
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