McLean Couple Honored for Leadership in Adoption
Alexandria-based nonprofit recognizes a lifetime of service to children, birth parents, and adoptive families
The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) in Alexandria, a leading voice among national adoption and child welfare organizations, announced Dr. Wayne Winston Sharp, Ph.D. of McLean and his wife Linda Whitbeck Sharp the recipients of NCFA's The Ruby Lee Piester Adoption Award.
McLean Community Center Seeks Candidates for Governing Board
The McLean Community Center (MCC), an agency of Fairfax County Government, is seeking residents of Small District 1A-Dranesville to run for seats on its 11-member volunteer board.
Great Falls Citizens Voice Environmental Concerns
GFCA submits documents to County's Environmental Quality Advisory Council 2021
Members of Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA) believe development pressure and environmental concerns are no longer balanced, shifting away from recognizing the importance of environmental protection.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Old Enough To Know Better?
Many of these Progressive Prosecutors for Justice are younger, several swept into office over more moderate Democrats, so may not recall how crime tripled in a decade in the late 60s and 70s.
All in Vein, Shots into Alexandria Arms
Gov. Northam on hand as city enters Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was on hand as vaccinations began Jan. 12 for Alexandria City Public School employees with ACPS Superintendent Gregory Hutchings among the first to receive the initial dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Vote to Boost Alexandria Black History Museum Project
Museum’s Moss Kendrix collection one of Top 10 Endangered Artifacts
Moss Kendrix was known as the father of Black Public Relations, a prominent figure who founded the Moss H. Kendrix Organization in Washington, D.C. in 1948 to promote diversity in advertising.
Opinion: Commentary: NPV Compact: Affront To Virginians, Danger To Our Nation
Alexandria’s State Sen. Adam Ebbin and Del. Mark Levine swore to uphold the US and Virginia Constitutions.
Opinion: Commentary: Don’t Go to D.C. for Inauguration
The chief executives of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia held a joint call to discuss planning for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unlisted and Out of Touch
Recently a burglary occurred in the Fort Hunt area, and the Fairfax County Police activated their Incident Alert System which delivered pre-recorded phone calls advising residents to lock their doors and shelter in place.
Master Bath Gets Minor Overhaul with Major Impact
Simple changes add storage and light.
When the owners of a condominium in a high-rise building in Alexandria decided to give their master bathroom an update, they knew that the basic footprint of the space could not be altered.
The Other Alexandria: Highlighting 2020
The Other Alexandria’s column has covered many heartwarming articles during this most difficult year and the end of another decade.
Appetite: Stomping Ground Owner to Launch New Eatery with Mae’s Market and Café in Alexandria
Sometimes, the time is right even when it doesn’t seem like the time is right at all.
Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go Adds Takeout Dinner Deal for Single Diners
60+ restaurants to participate Jan. 22 – Feb. 7, 2021
For an extended two-week period, more than 60 restaurants in Alexandria, Virginia, will offer a $49 takeout, delivery or curbside pick-up dinner for two during Alexandria Restaurant Week To-Go, Jan. 22 – Feb. 7, 2021.
West Springfield Rotary Club Hosts Discussion on U.S. – China Relations
“The U.S. needs to stop thinking of China as a source of cheap goods and realize that China in fact is a threat to our economy and to our values,” according to Clyde Prestowitz, a noted expert on Asia.
Suffragist Memorial Construction Makes Progress
Those visiting Occoquan Regional Park, Lorton, can see progress toward completion of the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial.
‘Using 21st-Century Technology on a 19th-Century House’ in Fairfax City
Uncovering Civil War graffiti at Fairfax’s Historic Blenheim
At Fairfax City’s Historic Blenheim, technology is meeting history, and Mike Toth is the modern-day archaeologist making it happen.
‘No Accountability, No Guts, No Leadership’ in Centreville
Residents decry Fairfax County’s lack of action on Route 28 Bypass project.
Imagine your neighbor decided to build a second garage and use your side yard for its driveway.
Snowflake Trail Scavenger Hunt Extended
The Fairfax County Park Authority has extended its free scavenger hunt, the Snowflake Trail, through Jan. 31.
Democrats Laud Bickford’s Service on Arlington Electoral Board
The Arlington County Democratic Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 6, approved a resolution commending Charlene Bickford, Chair of the Arlington County Electoral Board, who is retiring from the Board after 23 years of service with distinction.