Column: Tradition of Keeping Voters Informed
Virginians can access state government programs and services through a single internet portal, www.virginia.gov that is nationally recognized as one of the best among the states.
Letter: Two Different Sets of Rules?
Letter to the Editor
We write in full support of the Parker Gray Board of Architectural Review’s denial of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) request to demolish Ramsey Homes and urge City Council to deny ARHA’s appeal.
Letter: Enormous Challenges
Letter to the Editor
Since high school at T.C. Williams, Bob Wood has demonstrated the many qualities of leadership, high moral character, positive interactions with people and competency in all endeavors.
Column: Importance of Senior Planning
Commentary
Families change. People get married. Some people stay married and some people do not.
Column: SOL Success at TC and Patrick Henry
Commentary
The school year has started and the staff is ready for a new year. But more good news is rolling in from last school year. T.C. Williams High School and Patrick Henry Elementary School will both be Fully Accredited in 2015-16. While ACPS will not have confirmation about the accreditation status of other schools until the end of October, the news also looks to be better all round for them too.
Column: The Power of Collective Impact
Commentary
As Alexandria welcomes in the start of a new school year, this new beginning also provides an opportunity to remind us that a child’s success in school and life is inextricably linked to what happens inside and outside of the school building.
Letter: Equal Treatment
Letter to the Editor
Public entities like the Alexandria Redevelopment Housing Authority (ARHA) must be held to the same, if not to a higher standard, than the general public.
Column: Covert Matters
Mr. Write-in Bolts His Party
Not since 1961 has a write-in Alexandria City Council candidate managed a victory. That person was a beloved community, political and business leader Frank Mann. He died at 86 in 2007.
Letter: Time for No Tax Pledge
Letter to the Editor
A supervisor candidate campaign article “Seeking to Steer Fairfax County” published in the Mt. Vernon Gazette on Sept. 3-9, 2015 issue, describes what the Board of Supervisors (BOS) do in carrying out their responsibilities such as taxing and setting priorities for services to the public.
Letter: Lock Up Guns
Letter to the Editor
If you knew someone who was contemplating suicide and you could keep them from doing it, would you? Of course you would.
Column: Civic Involvement
Secret weapon for veteran reintegration.
I’m proud to say that my life is centered around helping veterans reconnect to their community. When I retired from the Army just 18 months ago, I had no understanding of civilian life or how my family and I would reintegrate into a civilian community or connect to our chosen home of Alexandria.
Column: Police Reform Now A Distinct Possibility
The Fairfax County Ad Hoc Commission to Review Police Practices is completing its final recommendations to reforms of Fairfax County law enforcement.
Column: Redistricting Reform Needed
A federal court found Virginia’s congressional redistricting to be unconstitutional because it diluted the strength of minorities in elections.
Herdon Town Blunder: Town Correction
Herndon Town Manager issues apology to Town citizens with Sept. 3, 2015 letter.
Dear Town Citizens: As many of you are aware, the vehicle decal bills sent via U.S. mail to citizens last week were incorrect, with many of you receiving bills containing information about vehicles you do not own. These incorrect bills should be disregarded.