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Commentary: No Sunlight on Fracking

In addition to jobs and the economy, Virginia’s future is predicated on how we meet our energy needs.

Obituary: Mary Frances Cheatham Seeger

Mary Frances Cheatham Seeger, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 in Alexandria.


Commentary: Elections Matter

As a member of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee, I support fair, open and efficient elections, which are fundamental to the maintenance of bedrock democratic principles.

Commentary: Love Tr---s Hate

Last Fall the Alexandria City Council officially declared that, in response to the election of Donald Trump, our burg rejects all forms of hate and will henceforth be known as a “hate free zone.”

To the Editor: Costs Keep Adding Up

The debacle of Patrick Henry Elementary School continues — just when you think this project cannot get any worse — the School Board transfers $5.7 million from another project (Polk) to pay for cost overruns at Patrick Henry.


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Dealing Up ‘The Gin Game’ in Alexandria

MetroStage presents 1978 Pulitzer-prize winning classic.

MetroStage in Alexandria is staging the 1978 Pulitzer prize-winning classic, "The Gin Game," which has an all-black cast, now through March 12.

Letter to the Editor: Appreciative Leaders

It was an honor having a chance to meet our U.S. Sen. Mark Warner on a evening of a little shopping at a nearby CVS.

Letter to the Editor: Support Alexandria Police in Budget

On Feb. 21, the city manager will present the 2018 city budget to the City Council. In the next four months, a number of budget alterations and adjustments will occur prior to July 1, when the budget goes into effect.


Letter to the Editor: Teaching Where to Cross

I would like to jump in on the crossing guard story [“Hands Held High,” Gazette Packet, Feb. 9].

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 63 homes sold between $3,167,500-$230,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2017

Springfield Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 108 Springfield homes sold between $775,000-$155,000.

Springfield Home Sales: January, 2017


Obituary: Robert J. Bixler

Robert (Bobby) J. Bixler, III, 66, died unexpectedly Tuesday Feb. 7, 2017 in Alexandria.

Reston Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 60 Reston homes sold between $1,700,000-$160,000.

Reston Home Sales: January, 2017

Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 96 homes sold between $1,615,000-$110,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2017


Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 54 homes sold between $1,159,000-$180,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: January, 2017

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.

Letter to the Editor: Permanence of Electoral College

John B. Allen of Alexandria responded to my letter published in the Jan. 26 Gazette. In my letter, I quoted the oath of office for members of the House of Representatives and criticized Congressmen Beyer and Connolly for boycotting the inauguration ceremony for now President Donald J. Trump.


Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 49 Fairfax homes sold between $805,000-$150,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2017

Chantilly Home Sales: January, 2017

In January, 2017, 8 homes sold between $725,000-$255,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: January, 2017