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Treasury Launches State and Local Covid Relief Funds

U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded the Treasury Department’s launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act.

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City Council candidates campaign on fixing Alexandria's flooding problem.

None of the candidates for Alexandria City Council are for flooding, which has swamped the city's aging infrastructure in recent years as a series of major storm events have repeatedly submerged parts of Alexandria.

Muse Condominiums Grand Opening This Month

Knife-Wielding Man in Assault at Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque

Man is charged with hate crime after lunging at guard

Shortly before Monday’s afternoon prayer at the Dar al Hirjah Islamic Center near Seven Corners in Fairfax County, a man who was not part of the Muslim community began harassing those outside the entrance of the mosque waiting to pray.

Fairfax County Community Presses New Police Chief and Chairman for Answers

Citizens call for starting over on police chief, not being part of Davis' “redemptive” career journey.

On day four in his new position as Chief of Police Fairfax County, the ghosts of Kevin Davis' law enforcement past clung heavily in the County's public arena of the May 6 virtual Community Input Session hosted by Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay (D-At-large), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Rodney Lusk (D-Lee).

Montgomery County Announces Plans to Reopen Senior Centers and Libraries

Six library branches will reopen on Tuesday, June 1 and the Holiday Park and Damascus Senior Centers will reopen on Monday, June 14.

Play Ball: Week in Numbers in Montgomery County

Survey: Fewer Families with Children Were Experiencing Homelessness

The number of families with children experiencing homelessness decreased by 52 percent between 2020 and 2021, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Point-in-Time survey.

Federal Help for Restaurants and Shuttered Venues

Two new federal funding sources are now available to help local businesses.

The Other Alexandria: If These Walls Could Talk – Roberts Chapel Methodist Church

If you were a Black Methodist in Alexandria, Virginia in 1830, you probably would be a member of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.

Celebrate Small Business Week by Supporting Local Businesses

This week, May 3-9, is Small Business Week and Mount Vernon Lee Chamber would like to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Noisy Planes and Silent Local Leaders

One audible indicator that the pandemic recovery may be underway is increased air traffic from Reagan-National.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Allison Silberberg Is the One

I am writing to express my concern about the future of Alexandria.

Opinion: Commentary: City Council Candidates: Do Your Homework on Affordable Housing

As a homeowner and city resident, I support our aspiration to be a just and inclusive community by ensuring that we have affordable housing opportunities for residents of all income levels.

Opinion: Commentary: What President Biden's American Jobs Plan Means to Virginia

The Biden administration recently released its American Jobs Plan which includes 2.25 billion dollars of national investment in infrastructure and services.

‘Using Our Community to Tell Real Stories’

Woodson High presents the musical, ‘Working.’

As everyone learned during the pandemic, America’s workers play vital roles in keeping the country running.

Celebrating Mother’s Day in Alexandria

Spreading the joy of celebrating our mothers

Anna Jarvis was a well-known social activist and community organizer in Northern Virginia during the Civil War.

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