Opinion: Commentary: Hail to the Chief-Elect
Tears welled up in my eyes last Saturday evening as the President-elect Joe Biden and the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed their supporters and the nation for the first time after having been declared the winners of the presidential election.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Restaurant of the Week: Mamma’s Kitchen
Mamma’s Kitchen, located at 7601 Fordson Road, is the passion of chef/owner Marianna Johnides, where she brings wonderfully flavored Mediterranean cuisine to Alexandria, made from the freshest, most delicious ingredients prepared in simple, accessible ways.
Coats for Kids in Mount Vernon
Firefighters and Friends give away 3,000 new coats
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief John Butler joined volunteers at Penn Daw Fire Station 11 Oct. 29 to organize and distribute thousands of new winter coats for children in need as part of the Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue annual coat drive.
Wildlife in Trouble? Experienced Team to the Rescue
The call from distraught Alexandria city employees was urgent.
Burke Gets New Grocery Store
In a line that rivaled those for recent early voting, about 200 shoppers awaited the opening of the new Lidl grocery store in Burke at the Rolling Valley Shopping Center on Old Keene Mill Road on Oct. 28.
Seth Goldman to be Featured Speaker
Jack Moline lecture set for Nov. 8
Seth Goldman, founder of Eat the Change, will be the featured speaker Nov. 8 at the annual Rabbi Jack Moline lecture series.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Just a Few Thoughts
So as I walk and drive around town, I find several things curious.
Taste For Giving Set for Nov. 14
Fundraiser goes virtual to support local nonprofits
The Rotary Club of Alexandria’s Taste For Giving, an annual fundraiser that supports dozens of local charities providing crucial services throughout the city, will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19 restrictions on large social gatherings.
Happy Halloween in Alexandria
A rare Blue Moon illuminated Halloween 2020, a quieter affair than in pre-pandemic days that saw families and neighbors mark the holiday with socially distanced gatherings.
Appetite: Hangry Panda, Food Trucks Navigate New Avenues
It’s no secret that times are tough across the restaurant industry nationwide.
Opinion: Commentary: Legislators Revised the Budget to Address Many Needs
Land conservation funds could potentially be used to help purchase and preserve River Farm.
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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why Is Dino Drudi Always the One?
Why am I always the one ending up critiquing Michael Pope's articles.
Help Sherwood Center Giving Tree Program
Fairfax City’s Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with the City’s public schools to help City families in need this holiday season.
‘Eagles Can Soar Beyond These Skies’
Lanier Middle renamed for NASA figure, Katherine Johnson
The City of Fairfax School Board voted unanimously Monday night to change the name of Lanier Middle School to Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Phishing Scam Results in Arrest
A registered sex offender is facing charges after unlawfully accessing Snapchat accounts belonging to several local high school students.
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