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Covert Matters: Alexandrians Can Be Thankful

Here in the Commonwealth of Virginia, just to pick an argument with our northern colleagues, the first Thanksgiving between the Pilgrims, colonists, settlers and Indians was held on Dec. 4, 1621 at Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County, Va.

History: George Washington -- Master of Guile and Deceit

The oft told legend is that George Washington could not tell a lie. The reality is that General Washington proved to be a master of guile and deceit. These qualities are among the principle reasons America won the War of Independence.

Counting the Days

In real life, murders and other crimes are not unraveled within a 60-minute television show. This is no truer than in Alexandria where the unbelievable is still incomprehensible, astounding and unresolved. Those involved with criminal investigations have difficult tasks; be assured there are no quitting times when shifts are completed.

Week in Fairfax

News in Fairfax.

Column: Is Severance The Main Suspect?

Ruthanne Lodato, 34 days, unsolved. Ronald Kirby, 147 days, unsolved. Nancy Dunning, 3,757 days, unsolved. Alexandria Police Tip Line: 703-746-4444. The best news source and report in the Alexandria murder cases apparently come from West Virginia. Investigators locally may have hit a stone wall, again, in the Ruthanne Lodato murder. They've been stymied for some time now in the November shooting death of Ronald Kirby and the Dec. 5 2003 killing of Nancy Dunning. No facts seem to be forthcoming.

Week in Alexandria

It’s been almost 40 years since the Richard Nixon administration filed a series of lawsuits against property owners along the waterfront.

This Week in Alexandria

Highlights of this week in Alexandria.

Herndon Football Coach is a Master Trainer

Jeremiah Davis named one of 19 football leaders from 15 states in USA Football's Heads Up Football Program.

Dear Dog Lovers,

Court Date Set in Murder of Reston Teen

Nabra Hassanen was killed after attending an overnight event during Ramadan.

Combatting Domestic Violence Deaths in Mount Vernon

Bystanders urged to call hotline as well as victims.

In the last month, Fairfax County Police released information on two domestic homicides it was investigating.

Fairfax Teen Charged in Student’s Murder

Victim was a junior at Centreville High.

Natasha McKenna’s Mother Files $15 Million Wrongful Death Suit

Woman with mental illness died after being tased while in Sheriff’s custody.

Natasha McKenna’s mother is seeking more than $15 million in a wrongful death and gross negligence suit filed against Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and five deputies.

Witness Protection

Spate of witness intimidations and a murder could result in new Witness Protection Program.

Officials looking into possible witness protection program

The wooded trail is being linked and extended for commuters and hikers.

Cinder Bed Bikeway

Opinion: Commentary: Adult Use of Cannabis Now Legal in Virginia

On Thursday, July 1st, simple possession of marijuana will become legal for adults 21 and over in Virginia.

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