Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Does Changing the Names Violate Free Speech?
Public edifices typically acquire their names at their time of construction.
Evelyn deLottinville, Local Business Leader, Dies at 64
Evelyn deLottinville, vice president and branch manager at the Duke Street branch of United Bank, died Sept. 28 after a brief battle with leukemia.
Best in Business in Alexandria
INOVA Alexandria tops 2020 honorees
Campagna Center president and CEO Tammy Mann was honored by the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce as the Business Leader of the Year at the Oct. 1, 2020 Best in Business Awards.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Police in ACPS Harms Students, Especially Black and Brown Students and Students with Disabilities
A July 3 Gazette-Packet article entitled “Reconsidering Police in Schools in Alexandria” tapped into the growing demands of activist groups, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia, and ACPS students to remove police from our schools.
Opinion: Commentary: Alexandria School Board Must Vote to Get Police Out of Schools
All children deserve to go to school and feel safe and supported.
More Ways to Vote in Fairfax County
Fairfax County opened thirteen new early voting locations, giving voters more opportunities to cast their early votes ahead.
40 Under 40 in Alexandria
Chamber to honor young leaders Oct. 29
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce will pay tribute to the city’s young business and community leaders Oct. 29 at the fifth annual 40 Under 40 awards ceremony.
The Other Alexandria: Giving Back to the Youth: Joyce Casey Sanchez
Mrs. Joyce Casey Sanchez is an 87-year-old who lives in the Seminary area of Alexandria, Va.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Taking a Bite Out of Alexandria’s Historic District
The Southwest Quadrant of the Old and Historic District is under serious assault.
Central Green Opens at Lorton’s Laurel Hill Park
A few trail hikers, dog walkers, disc golfers, and cyclists were happy to chance upon the opening of the new Central Green at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton on Sept. 23.
Fairfax’s Middleridge Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Middleridge subdivision off Ox Road in Fairfax celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept. 27.
‘Families Are in Jeopardy of Losing their Homes’
Hugs, handshakes, traveling, and gathering with friends at large events are just some of the things the current pandemic has stopped.
Safety Kits Help Fairfax City Businesses
To protect the business community and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Fairfax City’s Economic Development Office and Economic Development Authority (EDA), will provide City businesses with Fairfax City ReConnected Safety Kits.
‘High-Quality Care and Education for Children’ in Fairfax City
Main Street Child Development Center helps both students and parents.
Main Street Child Development Center provides affordable childcare for low-income families in Fairfax City and Fairfax County.
Opinion: Commentary: My Voting Vigil
Starting the first of the month, my occasional lonely voting vigil, that started on the Fourth of July, became daily, until, hopefully, the election day.
‘Good Way to Bring the Community Together’: Centreville, Chantilly Celebrate National Night Out
Because of the pandemic, this year’s annual National Night Out celebration was shifted from the first Tuesday in August to the first Tuesday in October.
Centreville Day Celebration Begins Oct. 17
Variety of events will be both virtual and in-person.
The 28th annual Centreville Day will be different this year, due to COVID-19, but the community may still participate and enjoy some fun activities.
Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested in Reston
A 21-year-old Reston man is facing felony charges after a woman was assaulted on Oct. 7 in an apartment community.
ArPets: Neapolitan and Coffee Found Their Forever Home
But more guinea pigs wait at the shelter
Getting a guinea pig was pretty exciting for 6-year-old Will Piper of Vienna.
Homestretch Virtual 5K is Keeping Arlington in Shape
Running a 5K on your own or just donating improves morale
There’s power in numbers.