Snowman Art in McLean
A Snowman with a Tree, by Aaradhya Menon, Grade 3, Lemon Road Elementary School; art teacher: Cheryl Bearss.
Halloween Pumpkin Design in Great Falls
Halloween pumpkin design, by Georgia Martin, 12, of Great Falls, Grade 7 at Cooper Middle; art teacher: Nadene Wright.
The 121st Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Volunteers will count birds, locally and nationwide
Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, volunteers will fan out across the Washington metropolitan area and count birds – birds foraging in fields, hopping around front yards, poking in the leaf litter, perching in trees, wading in wetlands, feeding at feeders, flying, bathing, swimming, sleeping, all the things birds do.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Support Students with Extreme Financial Need this Holiday Season.
With the holiday season upon us, gifts, giving and generosity are on everyone’s mind, even and especially in a year like no other.
Republican Women in Alexandria Install New Officers for 2021
The Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club of Alexandria installed its 2021 officers during its December meeting on Zoom.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Virginia’s Voters Should Decide
This letter is in response to the December 16, 2020 Alexandria Gazette article “Dropping Out of the Electoral College” about a bill before the General Assembly to have Virginia join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Need More Than 10% Affordable Housing
Thank you, Councilman Seifeldein, for standing up for making developers do more to provide affordable housing.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Slow Down on ADUs
The Alexandria Federation of Civic Associations (AFCA) is compelled to address policy being drafted by the Department of Planning and Zoning for City Council's consideration that will make accessory dwelling units (ADUs) a by-right use for single-family parcels.
To the Rescue in Mount Vernon
Firefighters and Friends continue annual toy drive
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, in partnership with Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue, continued its annual toy drive with a scaled-down distribution day Dec. 15 at Penn Daw Fire Station 11.
To the Rescue in Alexandria
Firefighters and Friends hold West End toy drive, distribute toys to children in need
Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue continued its annual toy drive with a scaled-down distribution day Dec. 19 at My Father’s House Christian Church International.
Delivering Smiles in Alexandria
Red Hill Garden Club delivers 200 arrangements to Meals On Wheels
Members of the Red Hill Garden Club delivered 200 handcrafted floral arrangements to Senior Services of Alexandria Dec. 17 to be included with meals for the city’s Meals On Wheels recipients during the holidays.
Highest Single Family Sale in Old Town Alexandria
Mary Ellen Rotondo of McEnearney Associates represented the seller and Janet Caterson Price of McEnearney Associates represented the buyer of 217 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.
The Other Alexandria: ‘40 Plus Years of Giving Scholarships’ – Parker-Gray Alumni
Parker-Gray High School celebrates their 100th Anniversary this year.
The Other Alexandria: Running for the Bull Dogs – Marian Stanfield
The early education of African Americans in Alexandria centered on reading, writing, arithmetic and recreation.
Landmark Deal in Alexandria
Hospital to relocate to site of old shopping mall in West End
In a landmark move that could have repercussions for generations to come, city leaders are striking a deal with Inova to relocate the Alexandria hospital to the site of the old mall on the West End.
Appetite: Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers to Support Alexandria Restaurants
Let’s face it: Sometimes, you find yourself at Christmas Eve Eve and still have yet to procure a gift or two for some loved ones on your list.
Two Dogs, One Family Add Up to Joy for Everyone
“I think that’s our takeaway from 2020 — to take better care of the vulnerable among us.”
It’s never too late in life to find love. Even for senior dogs.
Needy Puppy Leads to a New Life
Stella Hanly begins tenure at Animal Welfare League of Alexandria just before the pandemic changes everything
Fifteen years ago, Stella Hanly worked as a software consultant for a global corporation.
Artists Picture Climate Change in Winter Exhibit
Potomac artist Nimi Trehan said earlier this month that she is among artists exhibiting their works in a show titled Climate Change Through a Personal Lens.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A World Without Trees?
Let’s face it. Trees have a tough time.