Springfield and Braddock Community Meeting on Biking Improvements Set for Jan. 24
Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host a community meeting to discuss two proposed bicycle improvements in Springfield and Braddock Districts on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, 6:30 - 8 p.m., in the cafeteria of Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.
Fairfax City Council Mulls Location of Community Center
Three or more sites are under consideration.
For more than a year, a committee has been researching potential sites for a community center in the City of Fairfax.
Giving Back to the Community: Volunteers spruce up Fairfax group home on MLK Day.
On a day dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory, people throughout the country honored his legacy Monday by doing various projects to help others.
Route 123 Road Closure, Detour Set to Begin Jan. 24
As part of the ongoing Northfax project, northbound Route 123/Chain Bridge Road is scheduled to be closed between Fairfax Boulevard (Route 29/50) and Eaton Place beginning Jan. 24.
Commentary: Initiatives Moving in the Legislature
Several of my bills are moving quickly in the General Assembly’s “short,” 45-day.
Mentor of The Month in Alexandria
Reaching for Excellence
The Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) created the "Reach and Rise for Excellence" (RARE) after-school mentoring and tutoring program for Hammond Middle School students.
Commentary: Growing the State's Economy
Last week, the 2017 Virginia General Assembly session began with a call from Governor McAuliffe for us to work across partisan divides in order to help nurture the New Virginia Economy and make the Commonwealth a place that we all want to live in.
Letter to the Editor: Time Limits for All in Alexandria
Regarding City Council's recent vote to limit the number of speakers to 12 during the "open mic" comment period, (Gazette Packet, “Talking about Talking,” Jan. 12) with Mayor Silberberg voting "no," this major policy change deserves a public hearing and extending this matter to a broader group.
Letter to the Editor: T.C. Williams Lights Wouldn’t Disturb Neighbors
I believe that the fighting over the lighting over T.C Williams High School’s football field is ridiculous.
Letter to the Editor: Valuable Addition to Alexandria
The proposed Alexandria Veterans Commission will be a valuable means of coordinating the many contributions veterans are making to our city.
Letter to the Editor: Deplorable Decision by Rep. Don Beyer
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s rather deplorable decision to boycott the U.S. tradition of the peaceful transfer of power is disappointing.
Letter to the Editor: Mayoral Accomplishments in Alexandria
A year ago, my friend, Allison Silberberg, was sworn in as Alexandria’s new mayor. As I reflect on Allison’s first year as Mayor of Alexandria, it is remarkable what she has accomplished in 12 months.
Letter to the Editor: More Glass For Old Town Alexandria?
Several years ago, I advised the Alexandria City Council that the all-glass building at the Edmonson Plaza was totally out of place in the Old and Historic District, and that it served as a signal to use glass elsewhere in this district, specifically at the North and South Robinson Terminals.
Green: Color for Sewers and Boots in Alexandria
Bill Jones climbs into his white city truck and heads for 5375 Duke St. to respond to an emergency ticket.
On the Front Line: Alexandria deputies to serve at inauguration.
When inaugurations come around, members of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office are always on the front line.
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Experts to discuss impact of local election changes.
When Democrats Justin Wilson and Tim Lovain lost their City Council seats to Republicans Frank Fannon and Alicia Hughes in 2009, they put forth the proposal to move local elections from May to November, an initiative that passed the majority Democratic council in June of that same year.
Alexandria Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department.
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department.
Letter to the Editor: Encourage More Comment in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck has scheduled a meeting on Jan. 26 at Walt Whitman Middle School from 7-9 p.m. to provide an update on the proposal to re-develop 4.38 acres of the 11 acre Bock Farm at the corner of Parkers Lane and Hinson Farm Road.
Commentary: Initiatives in the Legislature
Several of my bills are moving quickly in the General Assembly’s “short,” 45-day.