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Allow Virginians To Use IRS Direct File

IRS recently opened Direct File to all 50 states after successful pilot; Virginia participation requires further action by Youngkin Administration and General Assembly

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Too Many Deer in Arlington — Now What?

The recent debate about deer management in Arlington has aroused some mixed emotions about the best method to cut back the deer population or whether it is needed at all.

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Seniors Quilt Keeps History Alive

History is kept alive in many ways—through historical novels, ballads, folklore passed down through the generations. For one group of Arlington seniors, local history of the now closed Lee Center is being kept alive through the display of a quilt they pieced together in 2000.

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The Tradition Goes On at Lyon Village

The usual red, white and blue banner is unfurled across the street and held aloft by many of the regulars at the beginning of the parade. GJ Carten, a long-time participant, remembers the Lyon Village picnic started in 1972, and the parade was added in 1980.

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O’Leary to Lead Visit Alexandria

Tourism exec named new CEO of city’s destination marketing.

Todd O’Leary, a 27-year veteran of the travel and tourism industry, has been named the president and CEO of Visit Alexandria.

Alexandria Woman Sentenced To More Than 2 Years

An Alexandria woman was sentenced this week to two years and two months in prison for repeatedly submitting fraudulent health insurance claims and illegally collecting $128,748 in payments to which she was not entitled.

Fatal Crash in Clifton

Fatal Crash in Clifton

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Refuge from the Searing Heat: Rising Hope Mission Church

Refuge from the Searing Heat: Rising Hope Mission Church

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Heat Wave Grips the Area, Amplifies Heat Islands

Neighborhoods impacted by poverty and which have a high percentage of minority residents average several degrees hotter because of the absence of trees.

Heat

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Town of Vienna Holds Naturalization Ceremony.

The door opens for dreams to come true.

Naturalization

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More on Herndon/Comstock Redevelopment Project

Town Manager Ashton resigns.

Town Manager Ashton resigns.

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Dedicated Traffic Officer Named for McLean

Dedicated Traffic Officer Named for McLean

Donate Clothing and Supplies to The Lamb Center

Donate Clothing and Supplies to The Lamb Center