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30 Years Later, Springfield Family Still Thankful to Children’s National
After being a patient at Children’s National as a child, Justin Golart giving back through 5K.
After raising $712,000 last year, Children’s National Health System has set a goal of raising $1 million through the 2nd annual Race for Every Child in September.
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LTA Stages "Proof"
Drama explores love and relationships, mental illness and mathematics.
The Little Theater of Alexandria is staging "Proof," a dense and compact drama/comedy written by David Auburn about mathematics and mental illness that starred Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Anthony Hopkins in the 2005 film adaptation.
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Bills Are Moving Forward in Richmond
Several of my bills moved in the Virginia House of Delegates last week and we saw some political theater in Richmond. Several of my ethics bills are either passing or being incorporated into "omnibus" ethics legislation.
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30 Years Later, Springfield Family Still Thankful to Children’s National
After being a patient at Children’s National as a child, Justin Golart giving back through 5K.
After raising $712,000 last year, Children’s National Health System has set a goal of raising $1 million through the 2nd annual Race for Every Child in September. Ashley Husich, the race manager for the event, said that last year, the inaugural year for the race, surpassed expectations with 3,946 participants, and this year they are hoping to have 5,000.
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Democrat Disunity
Alexandria Democrats unite to support ACA, but Warner draws fire for amendment vote.
As Republicans in Congress begin the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more than 100 citizens from throughout the region rallied on Jan. 15 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center in support of affordable healthcare.
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Freezin’ For A Reason Set for Feb. 11 in Reston
Wonder Woman. Super Man. Batman & Robin. Just an example of some of the costumes folks adorn to jump into Lake Anne in frigid temperatures for the Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Virginia Polar Dip, set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 11.
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Bipartisan Agreement Forged in House Panel on Reducing Suspended Driver’s Licenses
Republicans work with Cabinet officials to craft changes to let more people keep drivers licenses.
After Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe called on lawmakers to find a way to restore driver's licenses to people charged with crimes that had nothing to do with driving, Republicans responded. Now both sides are crafting a compromise that could end up being a hallmark of the 2017 session.
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Virginia General Assembly Chugs Along through Crossover
On Tuesday, the General Assembly passed “Crossover,” the session halfway point by which each chamber must complete work on its own bills and begin considering legislation passed by the other body.
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Get Ready to Welcome Santa in Cabin John Area
Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department escorts Santa through area neighborhoods.
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Fairfax Station: LCAC distributes donated food and toys to 525 families.
As Shareada Murray of Fairfax shepherded her four sons Ja’lil, Zion, Angelo and Avery around the Moose Family Center in Lorton, she could feel Christmas was coming.
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MetroStage Stages ‘Fully Committed’
One-man show stars Tom Story who channels 40 different characters at a New York restaurant.
MetroStage in Alexandria is staging the newly revised version of "Fully Committed" (following the successful Broadway run that closed in July) through Jan. 8, 2017.
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Breakfast After the Bell in Arlington
Minor change to morning meal makes major difference in Arlington school.
Tina Oxendine wasn’t sure about the new breakfast program.
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Editorial: About the Connection
Happy New Year. We need your help in 2017.
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Editorial: About the Potomac Almanac
Happy New Year. We need your help in 2017.
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Editorial: About Centre View
Happy New Year. We need your help in 2017.
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Editorial: About the Alexandria Gazette Packet
Happy New Year. We need your help in 2017.
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Editorial: About the Mount Vernon Gazette
Happy New Year. We need your help in 2017.
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Marathon Milestone
RunningBrooke hits $1 million mark for local charities.
“I look at myself then — a naïve runner who knew nothing about what she was about to encounter.”
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The Magic of British Comedienne Joyce Grenfell in Alexandria
Catherine Flye performs in “George…Don’t Do That!” at MetroStage.
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Demonstrating the Joy of Science in Arlington
Scientist also highlights STEM educator training for teachers.