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Mount Vernon: Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
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Alexandria Rowers Finishing Season with a Flourish
ODBC rowers took 17 boats to the water in two separate regattas to finish the fall rowing season on Nov. 5-6, capturing 6 medals and strong performances by a number of boats.
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McLean: Historic District to Include Mackall-Hall House
Expansion of Langley Fork
“Doug Mackall was born in the bedroom on the second floor on top of the stairs. I don’t know if Henry Mackall was born there or not, I don’t think he was in the house,” said Ulfelder. “Two prominent folks who have a lot to do with the preservation of history of McLean and have been involved in the overall Fairfax County community as well.”
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Mark Zetts Honored for ‘Selfless Devotion’ to Community
McLean Citizens Association presents resolution recognizing years of Zett’s leadership on planning and zoning issues.
The McLean Citizens Association voted unanimously to approve a resolution expressing its “deep gratitude and appreciation” for his “exceptional dedication and selfless devotion” to MCA and the McLean community. Mark Zetts was a member of the MCA’s Board of Directors since 2002, he spent more than nine years as chair or co-chair of the association’s Planning and Zoning Committee.
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Northern Virginia: Bumpy road ahead for Capital Bikeshare expansion in Northern Virginia.
It takes a little over two hours to bike from downtown Washington D.C. to Reston. For the Capital Bikeshare, it’s a trip that’s taken six years.
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Commentary: Day To Honor Veterans
This Friday we take time to honor our veterans and their families.
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Mount Vernon: Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Bock Farm
Those who have driven on Parker Lane toward Sherwood Hall Lane recently probably noticed the yellow hand-painted signs on various front lawns, urging Supervisor Dan Storck to vote against the rezoning of the Bock farm, which sits on the corner of Parker Lane and Hinson Farm Road.
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Fairfax County: Fire Station ‘Best Open House’ Award
As part of last month’s open house at all Fairfax County Fire and Rescue fire stations, there was a competition among all the fire stations to win the "Best Open House" award.
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Fairfax County: New Bike Lanes Available
3.5 miles in upgraded buffered bike lanes are now in place on Telegraph Road (Lee District) from the Fairfax County Parkway to Hilltop Village Center Drive, and features the county’s first bicycle two-stage left turn.
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Fairfax County: Sayles Receives Environmental Excellence Award
Sayles is a retired Denver police officer, DEA agent, Ad Hoc Police Commission contributor and long-time county resident
A 12-year-old African American boy watched as a city of Denver patrol car with two white police officers drove slowly by his house, where he reported people attempting to break in.
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Mount Vernon: Accident Victim’s Friends Plan Memorial Service
Amari Newton, 18, of Alexandria was killed in a car crash in Brunswick County, Virginia on Nov. 5, Virginia State Police said. Newton was a 2016 Mount Vernon High School graduate.
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Alexandria: Letter to the Editor: City Should Talk to Businesses
I agree with Jody Manor’s thoughtful and accurate Letter to the Editor in last week’s paper regarding the sudden impetus to regulate the use of A-frame signs on Old Town streets.
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Alexandria: Union Street Marks a Milestone
Restaurant to celebrate 30 years.
With the Hotel Indigo and a new residential development slated to open in the coming year, change is in the air for much of South Union Street.
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Alexandria: Bridging Sacred and Secular
Mayor’s clergy council focuses on community issues and service.
In contrast to widespread contention about religion in the public square, Alexandria’s mayor and faith leaders seek a mutually constructive way forward.
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Mount Vernon, Alexandria: Coming: Children’s Gazette 2016
Get creative and send art, poetry and more.
During the last week of each year, The Gazette devotes its entire issue to the creativity of local students and children.
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Alexandria: Despite City’s Voters, It’s President Trump
Democrats re-elect Beyer but lose the country.
If Alexandria had decided the election, Hillary Clinton would be President.
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Alexandria, Mount Vernon: Shifting Gears
Bumpy road ahead for Capital Bikeshare expansion in Northern Virginia.
It takes a little over two hours to bike from downtown Washington D.C. to Reston. For the Capital Bikeshare, it’s a trip that’s taken six years.