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L’Auberge Bustling, But Not Unscathed in Great Falls

The restaurant is enjoying a broad base of customer support after reopening two months ago, but it is still on shaky ground due to the pandemic.

The pandemic feels a distant memory on the breezy lawn of L’Auberge Chez François: tables dot the restaurant’s spacious outdoor area, conversation floats through the air, and waiters’ masks are the only reminders of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

More Students, Less Administration in Alexandria?

Superintendent revamps senior administration team for the challenging school year ahead.

Trouble ahead? Administrators, new organization face the pandemic, T.C. Williams name change, virtual reopening and more.

‘The Need Continues’ in Alexandria

Backpacks, school supplies distributed across the city.

More than 800 families from across the city turned out to pick up backpacks and school supplies as part of a citywide back-to-school drive Aug. 22 and 23.

Obituary: Carter Holland, 24, Dead from Cardiac Arrest

Carter Hamilton Holland, 24, died on August 15, 2020, at his home in Alexandria, Virginia, from cardiac arrest.

Breaking Ground for Lorton Community Project

Something with appeal planned for everyone.

Members of the community gathered with their leaders on Aug. 22 to officially break ground for Lorton’s new multi-million dollar community project.

Senior Law Day 2020 Goes Virtual

“Should I Stay or Should I Go: Housing Options As We Age”

As families around the globe struggle with issues caused by the spread of Covid-19, our seniors continue to face important financial and emotional decisions affecting their housing options.

Opinion: Commentary: Reforecasted Budget Progressing

The General Assembly is meeting virtually this week and next week in a special session necessary to revise the budget due to the pandemic and the need to implement election law changes in time to take effect prior to the November general election.

Opinion: Commentary: Honoring Women in 2020 on the Centennial of the Adoption of the 19th Amendment

This week we celebrate 100 years of women earning the right to vote.

Opinion: Commentary: Special Circumstances for Special Session

On Tuesday, the General Assembly returned to Richmond for a Special Session called by Gov. Ralph Northam to revisit the biennial budget following the release of updated revenue forecasts due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Paul VI High’s Spirit Rock is Relocated from Fairfax City

As Paul VI High moves from its storied Fairfax City campus to its new location in Loudoun County, an iconic piece of the past is going with the school – its spirit rock.

‘Commitment to Building Back Stronger than Ever’ in Fairfax City

City awards $10,000 grants to 48 small businesses.

A week after awarding $1 million in grants to help Fairfax City’s small businesses, its Economic Development Authority (EDA) is doing even more.

‘Be Twice as Good, Work Three Times as Hard’

Centreville High grad is now a singer-songwriter in NYC.

When she attended Centreville High, Lexis Yelis was known as Alexis Acar. But as soon as she graduated in 2012, she moved to New York City to pursue her singer-songwriter career.