Cats Pliny and Humboldt
Pliny and Humboldt perch in their cat condo in Alexandria while keeping a close eye on the Roomba making its way across the room. (No exceptions to building height limits were required for this condo.)
Departmental Progressive Club Food Drive
Donations collected for Alive!, ARHA
Members of the Departmental Progressive Club held a food and gift card drive Feb. 20 to collect non-perishable items for local families.
Alexandria Police Department K-9 Czekaj Dies; Served from 2012-2019
Retired Alexandria Police Department K-9 Czekaj has died.
Alexandria Council Approves the Heritage Project
Vote is unanimous on Old Town development.
The controversial Heritage at Old Town development project will move forward following unanimous approval by the Alexandria City Council at its Feb. 20 public hearing.
‘Fear Free’ Approach Helps Reduce Shelter Animals’ Stress in Alexandria
Toffee, a six-year-old tricolored Chihuahua/rat terrier mix, cowered in the very back of a crate in her kennel at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA).
Pawsitive Partners in Arlandria
Volunteers care for feral cat colony
Ever since Devon Cain was a young girl, she has loved cats.
Ivan Raiklin Speaks to Local Republican Women
The Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club (CRWC) hosted Ivan Raiklin as its guest speaker in February.
‘This Gives Me the Opportunity to Follow My Dreams’
ITServe Alliance donates new laptops to Britepaths.
Valentine’s Day was Feb. 14, but a sweet treat came a few days earlier for Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths.
Appetite: 4 Black-Owned Alexandria Eateries to Add to Your Feast
Let’s get one thing out of the way up front: There are many, many more Black-owned restaurants, cafes and eateries in and around Alexandria than this humble column can contain.
Fairfax Teen Is Killed; Death Ruled a Homicide
Fairfax County police are investigating last week’s murder of a local teen.
New Series Highlighting Fairfax City Businesses
Fairfax City’s Economic Development Office last week launched a photo and interview series, “Faces of Fairfax City,” to spotlight the City’s business community.
Pet Connection: A Story About Toby & Molly
We moved to the USA from Europe in 2017 at which point dad promised me a dog once we got settled in our new home in the USA.
Centreville Wildcats Win State Championship
One year after being named co-champions with South County High School, the Centreville Wildcats took the Virginia Class 6 Boys State Championship at Centreville High School on Feb. 20.
Construction Begins Soon on Route 28 Widening
Fairfax County’s Department of Transportation will soon begin construction to widen Route 28 in Centreville.
‘Tireless Devotion to Traffic Safety and the Community’ in Sully District
Whisenhunt is Sully District Station’s Officer of the Year.
Police Officer First Class (PFC) Richard “Rick” Whisenhunt has been selected as the Sully District Police Station’s 2020 Officer of the Year.
ArPets Update: The Prince and his Pee (Pad)
Staying with my in-laws has not been without its, well, puddles.
Don’t Forget to Feed Your Backyard Pets in Arlington
If you want to buy birdseed, you have to be persistent.
Blunders That Changed History
“From the Eyes of Coldcase Killers” to self-help books to great blunders of history.