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Social Media Argument Results in Homicide of Two Teenagers

Springfield man charged with murder.

Fatal shooting in Springfield

Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Hosts Spring Tea

New scholarship established in Holly Ann Kuga’s memory

The Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Fund held its Spring Tea 2021 fundraiser on Sunday, April 25.

Gum Springs Historical Marker Replaced

Third sign in a location not likely to be wiped out by a car.

Gum Springs sign

Seven Republicans Running for Governor

May 8 convention to determine direction of party heading into November.

Republicans haven’t won a statewide race since 2009, when Attorney General Bob McDonnell received 59 percent of the vote against Democrat Creigh Deeds. Since then, Republicans have been shut out of the Executive Mansion. Ken Cuccinelli lost to Terry McAuliffe in 2013, and Ed Gillespie lost to Ralph Northam in 2017. Now Republicans are about to determine their statewide candidates in a May 8 convention, which will take place at 37 locations.

Get Vaccinated and Register to Vote

LWV-Fairfax holds Voter Registration and Information Drive at the Fairfax County Government Center

Fairfax County residents getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Fairfax County Government Center can now also obtain information on registering to vote.

Early Voting Begins for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia

Early voting began on Friday, April 23 for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia.

Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides to Prevent Drunk Driving

While stating unequivocally that “we’re all safer at home” this Cinco de Mayo during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, a local nonprofit organization today announced that – as a “necessary safety net” to next month’s high-risk, high-alcohol consumption period – free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).

Remembering Maeve and Gideon

Family and friends created the maevegideon.org website in memory of former Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s daughter Maeve and grandson Gideon “to serve as a virtual scrapbook of their lives and those who loved them.”

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ALine Architecture Promotes Petals of Diversity in Mount Vernon

A new part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival this year was the “Petal Porch Parade” where participating neighborhoods decorated their porches with cherry blossoms to celebrate the season.

McAuliffe Visits COVID Relief Efforts in Janna Lee Census Tract

On Tuesday, residents of the Janna Lee community received a special visit from former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.

The Heat is On

Candidates for governor make Alexandria campaign stops.

Candidates vying for both the Democratic and Republican nominations for Virginia governor have made Alexandria a stop on the campaign trail, signifying the influence of Northern Virginia in statewide politics.

Opinion: Commentary: Joseph McCoy: Lynched in Alexandria, April 23, 1897

Audrey P. Davis, Director, Alexandria Black History Museum

Americans are attached to their phones.

Style After Retirement

Great fashion sense is possible at any stage.

At 78, Winifred Rosenberg has always been known for her impeccable style and taste.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Office of 55+ Programs

Alexandria Police Department Provides Crime Summary For 2020

The Alexandria Police Department reports that Part I (more serious) crimes climbed 19.14 percent in 2020 compared to 2019, mainly due to increases in stolen vehicles and larcenies.

Springfield Romance Writer Releases New Book

Contemporary fiction inspired by her life as a military spouse

Springfield resident and USA Today Bestselling author Tif Marcelo discussed her recent novel release, "In a Book Club Far Away" (indiebound | amazon | kobo | barnes&noble | book of the month).