‘Titan Oak’ in Danger in Alexandria
Residents rally to save 150-year-old tree at TC.
Concerned citizens and local activists gathered July 21 on the campus of T.C. Williams High School to protest the planned removal of a 150-year-old oak tree to make way for a new concession stand at the school’s Parker-Gray Memorial Stadium.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Citizens’ Expressions of Venom, Ignorance, and Unsupported Statistics
The Gazette published several articles in last week’s edition in which citizens expressed venom, hate, ignorance, and questionable conclusions unsupported by the statistics cited.
Opinion: Commentary: Ongoing Unemployment Crisis in the Commonwealth
I wrote here in May that perhaps the most challenging aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic that was not health related remains the ongoing unemployment crisis throughout the Commonwealth.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: It’s Not Too Late — Or Is It?
Regarding the presumed presidential candidates. we Americans can do better. The parties have better, they can do better. America — the World — needs better.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Going Back to the Dark Ages
With the July 8 decision by the Supreme Court to ban insurance coverage for contraceptives for women, we have gone back to the Dark Ages, where men in management will decide “what is best” for women who work in their offices and in their companies.
‘Cancel Our Rent’ in Alexandria
Southern Towers residents protest eviction hearings.
Residents of Southern Towers apartments gathered July 15 at the Franklin P. Backus Courthouse in Old Town to protest for the cancellation of rent payments and demand an extension to a statewide moratorium on evictions, which expired last month.
Seniors to Protest Via Zoom
Online forum scheduled for July 27.
An online protest for older adults is being planned via Zoom to allow seniors to “gather in solidarity and bring attention to the need to end systemic racism and push for police reform,” according to the event organizers.
City of Alexandria Employee Dies in Car Crash
Robert Bloom was Public Safety Systems Administrator.
Robert Bloom, the Public Safety Systems Administrator in the Department of Emergency and Customer Communications (DECC) for the City of Alexandria, died July 20 after his SUV struck a traffic pole at the intersection of North Kings Highway and Telegraph Road in the Huntington section of Fairfax County.
150 Years of Service in Alexandria
APD marks founding of police department.
The Alexandria Police Department marked the 150th anniversary of its founding with an informal gathering July 15 at police headquarters.
Alexandria’s Irish Walk to Close July 31
Economic uncertainty ends 50-year run.
The Irish Walk, a landmark shopping destination in Old Town for over 50 years, will be closing its doors July 31, a casualty of a string of recent economic challenges.
A Senior Year Unlike Any Other in Alexandria
Recent high school grads, Class of 2021 face college uncertainty amid pandemic.
Senior year, 2020 T.C. Williams graduate Mikaela Pozo applied to 17 colleges.
Continuing Social-Emotional Learning at Home this Summer
Grace Episcopal School may officially be on summer break, but this summer is unlike all of the others.
Robert Bloom Dies in Fatal Crash in Huntington
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred Monday morning in Huntington in the Mount Vernon Police District.
‘Don’t Replace Natural Resources with Townhouses’ in Fairfax City
City residents weigh in on Northfax West project.
Before Fairfax City Council last week approved the new plan for Northfax West, nearly two dozen residents called in with comments during the online public hearing.
‘It’s a Place Where We Can Support Growth’ in Fairfax City
Fairfax approves plan to revitalize Northfax West area.
It’s been years in the making, and last week, the Fairfax City Council greenlit a sweeping proposal to revamp and revitalize the City’s Northfax West area.
Appetite: Say Hello to Hank & Mitzi’s This Month in Alexandria
Soon, the aroma of rich Italian food will once more waft from the corner of Montgomery Street and St. Asaph Street.
Malicious Wounding Charged after Stabbing at Chantilly Church
Fairfax County police have charged a local man with three felonies following the stabbing of an associate pastor, Saturday afternoon, at Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly.
‘An Unmitigated Disaster which Is Entirely Avoidable’ in Chantilly
Plan to build homes under flight path sparks outcry.
Yet another controversial residential project is being proposed for Chantilly’s Westfields area.
Chantilly Woman Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
With her family and balloons, Chantilly’s Juanita Brill celebrated her 100th birthday on June 19.
‘Ugly Consequences’ in Montgomery County
West Montgomery seeks to stem incidents of illegal deforestation that some say is on the rise.
A member of West Montgomery County Citizens Association noticed forest clearing on a lot in the Glen Hills area of Potomac, and reported the incident to County regulators.