Remembering the Fallen in Alexandria
Law enforcement honored as part of National Police Week
A somber crowd gathered at Alexandria Police Headquarters May 10 for a wreath laying ceremony to remember the fallen officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Obituary: Stephen Arthur Richardson, 66
Stephen Arthur Richardson died peacefully at home on May 8, 2021.
Arlington Honors Fallen Police Officers
Acting Arlington County Police Chief Charles Penn stands in front of a plaque “In Valor There Is Hope” in the plaza outside police headquarters reading the names of the seven fallen ACPD officers on Monday, May, 10.
Foster Parents of the Year Encourage Fostering Teens
Teens need guidance, are fun — mostly — and the impact is huge.
Jump ahead: May is Foster Care Month
Ramadan Warms a Chilly May in McLean and Arlington
A Ramadan primer: different traditions, but a unifying month
According to what country you are from, Ramadan traditions vary, and sometimes, it’s just family preference.
Langley High Junior Elected Student Representative to School Board
Pranav Choudhary to serve a one-year term beginning July 1
Pranav Choudhary, a junior at Langley High School, has been elected by the countywide Student Advisory Council (SAC) to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.
Mother's Day 2021, With Love
Motherhood is a messy, complex state of being.
Motherhood comes in all shapes and sizes, not designated by birth or raising another human.
HomeLifeStyle: Elevating the Bathroom
Ideas for budget and luxury bathrooms
Sometimes regarded as a strictly functional space, bathrooms might bring to mind brushing and flossing rather than style and comfort.
The Other Alexandria: If These Walls Could Talk – Roberts Chapel Methodist Church
If you were a Black Methodist in Alexandria, Virginia in 1830, you probably would be a member of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
Celebrate Small Business Week by Supporting Local Businesses
This week, May 3-9, is Small Business Week and Mount Vernon Lee Chamber would like to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community.
Celebrating Mother’s Day in Alexandria
Spreading the joy of celebrating our mothers
Anna Jarvis was a well-known social activist and community organizer in Northern Virginia during the Civil War.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe Visits Vaccine Clinic in Chantilly
Bumping elbows and happily chatting with staff and patients alike, Gov Terry McAuliffe visited a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Chantilly, last Saturday, May 1.
Chantilly High Senior Wins Music Contest
Chantilly High senior Ethan Luvisia has won first place in the Rotary District Youth Music Contest.
Mother’s Day Reflection: Our Mothers Had Few Rights, Much Courage
Reflecting on mothers from a different era
All my friends were losing their mothers, and this year, it was my turn.
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