9 Spots for Outdoor Dining in Alexandria
Over the past six months, restaurants across Alexandria have had to get creative in the face of unprecedented challenges.
The Other Alexandria: He Believed In the Constitution: Reverend Fields Cook
Reverend Fields Cook engaged in so many areas of endeavor during his lifetime that it would be impossible to write a short article on all the things he accomplished. His struggles became his strengths
He was born a slave in King Williams County, Virginia around 1817, and was author of the 1847 unpublished memoir, “Fields’ Observations.”
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Gerrymandering in Virginia and Maryland
The warship Vasa was a floridly crafted masterpiece with at least 700 delicately carved sculptures, figurines, and ornaments, and three gun decks.
Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle Crash
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the 900 block of N. Washington Street.
Landscapes Are Vivid, and Get Haikus, in Steve Moen’s Across the Gorge and Other Spaces Between
Painter Steve Moen ponders time and the human experience through his solo exhibit Across the Gorge and Other Spaces Between.
Opinion: Commentary: Collective Bargaining Means a Seat at the Table so Fairfax County Employees Can Improve Services, Jobs
The pandemic is showing just how much we depend on each other -- no matter who we are, where we’re from or the color of our skin.
Opinion: Commentary: Reform at America’s #1 High School Is Good for All, Including Asian Americans
As part of the proposed 2020 budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Northam charged all academic year governor’s schools to set diversity goals and develop a plan to meet them.
Centreville and Chantilly Look Toward the Future
Homes and transportation projects are on the horizon.
With an eye toward the future, several land-use and transportation projects are in the works in Centreville and Chantilly.
Be Prepared in Arlington—Election Day is Almost Here
It is easy to vote, but voters must pay attention to the details surrounding each method.
Arlington Restaurants—Around Town
Whatever your taste, you are sure to find it in Arlington.
You Can Be Part of the ‘Arlington Way’
Opportunities to get involved in Arlington are diverse and fun.
There are more than a hundred ways to get involved in Arlington.
Petition to Charge for Plastic Bags in Arlington Needs Signatures
Arlington would be the first county in Virginia to put a price on plastic bags.
There is an easy way to reduce the amount of plastic in Arlington residents’ lives.
Potomac: Where Newcomers Become Neighbors
Newcomers to Potomac hoping to learn about the area and make new friends have no further to look than the Potomac Area Neighbors Club, a long-standing women’s organization, a group that truly has something for everyone.
Potomac Almanac Guide to The Potomac River
Potomac is bordered by more than 12 miles of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, including the towpath and the Potomac River.
Where to Give Locally in the Potomac Area
Nonprofits with local missions need your help in this dire crisis
We list many kinds of nonprofits in and around Potomac: food banks, animal adoption, arts, environment, housing; find what appeals to you, and pitch in.
Potomac Day Cancelled This Year
There will be no scouts leading the parade down River Road, no bands, no fancy convertibles, and no candy thrown out for children to scramble for.

