Obituary: Bob Calhoun
Former vice mayor, state senator dies at 83.
Bob Calhoun, a political statesman who represented Alexandria in elected office for 20 years, died Aug. 6 at his country wildlife preserve in Berryville, Va., following a battle with prostate cancer. He was 83 years old.
Appetite: The Chewish Deli Almost Ready to Open in Alexandria
Bagel lovers, rejoice. Soon, a new bagel shop will be opening its doors in Old Town Alexandria, providing a bit more chew to the morning meal.
Alexandria Tutoring Consortium Launches Fundraiser to Purchase Books For Elementary Virtual Tutoring Program
The Alexandria Tutoring Consortium is launching a $22,000 fundraising campaign to purchase books for its virtual literacy tutoring program this school year.
The Other Alexandria: From Firefighter to Poet: Kendall Thompson
After graduating from T. C. Williams in the Class of 1984, Kendall Thompson embarked on a career as a firefighter in 1986.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Helping Children Achieve Their Dreams
As a community, it is safe to say that we value youth development and empowerment.
City of Fairfax Theatre Co. Presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Shakespeare in the Park comes to Fairfax City.
Deep in an enchanted forest, four young lovers are brawling over each other’s affections while a troupe of actors prepares for the opportunity of a lifetime.
‘Supporting as Many Businesses as Possible’ in Fairfax City
City awards grants to all eligible applicants.
Fairfax City wants its small businesses to succeed, and it’s showing it in a tangible way by putting its money where its mouth is.
Fairfax City Offering School Age Child Care
Will help working families, students, while FCPS is online.
While COVID-19 has forced FCPS to offer distance learning until it’s safe to do otherwise, Fairfax City is stepping up to provide working families with a School Age Child Care program for students in grades K-6.
Centreville Teen Charged with Malicious Wounding
Fairfax County police have arrested a Centreville teenager in connection with a fight in which another man was wounded.
Centreville Fire Station 17 Paramedic is Honored
Technician Julianne Tomesheski, of Centreville Fire Station 17, C-Shift, has been honored with the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Emergency Medical Services Award.
‘Lock Your Car; Leave No Valuables Inside’ in Sully District
Police warn about scams and thefts from vehicles.
Still holding the meetings of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) online, due to the pandemic, three of the officers recently updated the community about the latest trends in local crimes.
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
Huntley Meadows Park offers solitude from the pandemic and rhetoric.
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
Emergencies with Autistic People Now Have ’Adrian’s Resource Care Kits’
Alexandria teen’s Eagle Scout project now part of Fairfax County Rescue squads’ toolkit.
Adrian's Resource Kits
School Supply Drive in Two Phases This Year?
Home schooling may be the only way this year.
School Supply Drive
GMU Prepares for Coming Year
George Mason University campus plans adjusted to deal with pandemic.
George Mason University campus plans adjusted to deal with pandemic.
Night Court
Lawmakers to consider eliminating no-knock warrants, new hurdles for nighttime search warrants.
Lawmakers in Virginia are about to consider banning no-knock warrants and creating a new requirement that judges — not magistrates — sign off on search warrants executed at night.
Nothing Stops Farmers...or Their Customers, in Arlington
Farm market vendors turn on a dime to adapt to the times.
Shopping bags are lined up at six-foot intervals at the Lubber Run Farmer’s Market at Barrett Elementary on Saturday morning at 8 a.m.
Plan Ahead: The Election is Closer Than You Think
Local officials urge voting absentee.
Many things in what we used to call “normal” life have changed, but the election is still only three months away.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Symbols Matter
Arlington County’s most prominent symbol is its logo and seal.
Our Pets/ArPets
Did you notice a masked woman scurrying after her beagle with a restaurant food container, trying to catch his pee in Clarendon last week?