Opinion: Commentary: Women’s Equality Day
Today, August 26, is Women’s Equality Day commemorating the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution which prohibits the federal and state governments from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.
The Need for Food Knows No Boundaries in Herndon
Neither does the need for a Herndon Labor Support Center
Alex Rodriguez is Organizing Chair of the Herndon Labor Support Center.
Threatening Snag on Herndon Arts Build
Large group of investors pull out
The proposed Floris Conservatory for Fine Arts & Music, a $40M, 48,000 square foot Scimores Academy LLC project for children 4-18 years of age planned for 8.06 acres at the intersection of West Ox and Centreville Roads in Herndon, might not come to fruition.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Democratic Endorsement Unwelcomed
In response to your article, “Fairfax County Democratic Committee Calls Virtual Unassembled Caucus” (8/4/20), the Democratic Party endorsement of Herndon Town Council candidates is unwelcomed by many town residents who wish to keep our elections as non-partisan as possible.
Area High Schoolers Launch ‘Rockfish Gap’
Original podcast series produced for current social distancing days
Even during these stressful times of COVID-19, the theater adage “the show must go on” remains true.
Zamarod Needs a Spark in Great Falls
Afghan restaurant is struggling in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and needs its customers’ support.
Second in a series on Great Falls restaurants in a pandemic time.
Great Falls Little League Gears Up For Gameplay
The baseball and softball league is set to proceed with practices and games later this month.
When Julie Ryan broke the news to her children, they were devastated.
‘God Will Be Present However We Gather’ in Great Falls
Religious organizations find community, despite distancing.
To Pastor Hank Langknecht of Christ the King Lutheran Church, the pandemic has meant more than just working from home.
Demand for Food Assistance Doubled, Financial Assistance Skyrocketing in McLean
Leaders of the Share of McLean say that widespread unemployment is driving demand for their services to unprecedented levels.
Share of McLean is seeing twice its usual demand for food assistance, and several times its usual demand for emergency financial assistance, as the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exact a heavy toll on the country’s most vulnerable populations.
Bargain Shoppers United in Alexandria
Rainy skies don’t dampen enthusiasm for sidewalk sale.
Rainy skies were no match for bargain hunters, who turned out to support more than 50 locally owned businesses during the annual Old Town and Del Ray Sidewalk Sale held Aug. 15 and 16.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: First Hand View of Racism: Change the Name
Dear Elected Officials and ACPS Board Members, Nelson Greene Jr.’s letter to The Honorable Cindy M. Anderson, Chairperson; Members of the Alexandria City Public School Board; and Alexandria City Council Members is shared with the Gazette Packet
Additions to Secret Garden Concerts in Alexandria
Two new concerts have been added to the live, outdoor concert series in Alexandria.
Mount Vernonite Mary Thompson Wins Top Book Award
The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic is proud to announce the following winners of the 2020 book, article, and dissertation prizes.
Opinion: Commentary: Legislating in the Time of COVID-19
This week, I returned with my colleagues to Richmond to revise the Commonwealth’s budget in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, pass pandemic-related legislation, and to address the twin issues of racial inequity and police reform.
Fort Hunt Flag Football for High School Players
The flag football program for kids 13 years and younger is now joined by a high school 7-vs-7 non-contact league for kids 14-to-18 years of age.
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