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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Taxation without Representation

Our 2021 elections in Virginia are awash in money, coming from both sides of the aisle.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: On Council’s Action on School Resource Officers

The principal problem with the city council's 4-3 vote against continuing to provide the Alexandria City Public Schools with school resource officers is that it usurps the elected school board's primary responsibility for maintaining order and discipline in the schools.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Local Republicans Are Running, But Not in a Primary

As we approach the Democrat primary on June 8, the local Republicans have already selected our party’s local nominees through alternative party nomination processes, which allowed for maximum party participation and saved the City the expense of an additional primary.


Local Alexandria Women Start Podcast to Interview City Council Candidates

Anyone in Alexandria who’s been reading the paper, walking around the neighborhood, or checking their mail has seen the huge wave of political activity leading up to the June 8 democrat primary.

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’Tis the Season in Alexandria

City opens pools, interactive water fountain

The Potomac Yard Park interactive water fountain opened for the summer May 29 and will operate through Oct. 15.

Opinion: Commentary: Hopkins House Shares Public Policy Priorities and Candidates in Support

Earlier last month, Hopkins House invited candidates running for public office in the 2021 Democratic Party primary elections for the City of Alexandria to respond to a survey on early childhood and education issues.


Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Supporting Mark Levine for Lieutenant Governor

The rising sea levels on the shore continue to pose a real threat to our community.

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Home of the Brave in Alexandria

Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day

One by one, 68 names were read as Alexandria paid tribute to its local fallen and missing in action service members as part of the May 31 Memorial Day observance at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Del Ray.

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West Springfield Spartans’ Class of 2021: Courage and Perseverance

At 9:30 a.m. on June 1, West Springfield High School graduates emerged from backstage at Jiffy Lube Live to the tune of “Pomp and Circumstance” – a familiar song at an atypical graduation ceremony.


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John Lewis High Graduates Take a Victory Lap

On the evening of June 1, the first class of the newly-renamed John R. Lewis High School graduated on their football field.

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Early Primary Voting

Registered voters have an opportunity to vote early now, in person or by mail, for the June 8 primary election of Democratic Party candidates.

Man Dies after Crash In Lorton

A man died Monday afternoon, May 31, following a crash that occurred at 2:45 p.m. at the intersection of Palmer Drive and Ox Road.


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‘Remembering What it Means to Be an American’ in Fairfax City

Memorial Day ceremony honors the fallen

At the outset of Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony on the grounds of American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax, the flag was raised at noon from half staff to full.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Supporting Perryman

As a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, my job is to make sure that Fairfax County is a great place to live, work, and play for all of our residents.

Griffith is Honored as Sully District Officer of the Quarter

Officer Jared Griffith has been honored as the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2021.


‘We’re Looking Forward to Building Something Nice’ in Chantilly

New church, private school proposed

Our Lady of Lavang Parish wants to build a place of worship in Chantilly.

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Main Big Deal: Cantonese Dishes, and Much More in Chantilly

Restaurant Review: Taste @ Hong Kong

With the pandemic diminishing, Americans are hopping back on the road again, heading east, west, north, and south.

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing

Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing


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Arlington Parks Ranked Fourth in Nation

New measure assesses equity in park access

Some of the nation’s best parks are right down the block in Arlington.

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On Hallowed Ground: Biden, Harris Mark Memorial Day in Arlington

President Joe Biden honored the nation’s fallen military during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery May 31, marking Memorial Day by placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.