The Other Alexandria: Dress for Success – Businessman William “Sonny” Duke
On Dec. 22, 2020 at the Inova Hospital in Leesburg, Va., one of Alexandria’s successful African American businessmen succumbed to Covid-19.
CVS to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
Limited locations to begin Feb. 11
Beginning Feb. 11, Virginians will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at select CVS locations across the state.
Black History Month in Alexandria
Black History Month includes virtual and physically distanced events celebrating Alexandria African American history throughout the month of February.
Appetite: St. Elmo’s Comes to Old Town Alexandria (with Cocktails)
Just in time for a January cold snap, Old Town North has gotten a little bit warmer.
Opinion: Commentary: Preventing Illegal Evictions and Security in State Buildings
If one tuned into the Senate floor stream for the first time last week, they might think much of the Senate’s work is solely focused on dealing with the actions of just one member -- Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Chesterfield).
Alexandria Planning Commission Approves Heritage of Old Town
Redevelopment plan goes to Council Feb. 20
By unanimous 7-0 vote, the Planning Commission approved The Heritage of Old Town project, a 750-unit development in the Southwest quadrant of the Historic District of Old Town.
Alexandria City Parking Officer Bonds Dies from COVID-19
PEO was 21-year veteran
The Alexandria Police Department announced the loss of Parking Enforcement Officer Edward Bonds, who died Jan. 28 from complications of Covid-19.
License to Chill in Alexandria
Residents enjoy first snow of the season
It wasn’t Snowmageddon, but when snow fell on the area Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, it was the most snow the region has seen since 2018.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Save the Trees
During her mayoralty, Allison Silberberg made improving the city's tree canopy a priority.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Stop the Clearcutting of Taylor Run
We must stop the clearcutting of Taylor Run.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Idea for Old Inova Alexandria Hospital
This letter is in response to a previous letter with the title "The Flaws of Landmark."
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Moral and Professional Failures
An environmentally destructive and unnecessarily costly plan trumped up primarily by two city officials in the city Transportation & Environmental Services (TES) department fails on moral and professional grounds.
Volunteering for Lorton-Area Parks
As many citizens take a renewed interest in community service as an energy outlet and to help others during the challenges of the pandemic, we note the on-going efforts of 2018 Ellie Doyle Park Service Award honoree Michael Applegate.
Stuffing the Bus for Food for Others
Standing inside the CUE bus filled with food that residents brought to contribute to nonprofit Food for Others is volunteer Adam Taylor.
GMU Homecoming and Valentine’s Day Fun
To support George Mason University’s annual Brave and Bold Homecoming celebration, Fairfax City is again partnering with GMU to showcase its Patriot Pride with the program “Patriots in the City.”
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