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‘Putting a Face to Those who Protect Our Community’

Centreville communities celebrate National Night Out.

“National Night Out is a good reminder of why we serve and the tremendous support we have from our community – and it’s just fun.” — Capt. Shawn Adcock, FCPD’s Special Operations Division

Inalienable Rights

Virginian Thomas Jefferson was a young man when he penned the words expressed among political philosophers of the time that there were natural rights “endowed by their creator” that all persons possess. His phrase in the Declaration of Independence that preceded that assertion, “all men are created equal,” gained the most notice and debate even until today.

Memorial Benefit Concert

In Memory of Phil Bolin

The family of Phil Bolin would like to invite you to a Memorial Benefit Concert


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Divided Government in an Off-Off Year

Democrats want to take the House; Republicans want to take the Senate.

"I think there's a sense that people want one house to check the other. They don't want total control in both Houses." — Former Gov. Doug Wilder

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Storm damage Aug 7

ROUND TWO – Residents on N. Pitt Street saw trees come down amid the high winds and tornado watch issued for the region Aug. 7.

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Alexandria Celebrates Women

ACW walk kick off


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Burden of Housing on Family Budgets

Housing

Opinion/Letter: There Is No Budget Surplus

School Budget


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Bandaid Approaches to Food Insecurity

School system extends summer food program at public school sites.

School food program

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Forty-four of the Nation’s Highest Poverty Schools in FCPS

These schools serve free breakfast and lunch to all students

Schools


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Affordable Housing Community for Senior Citizens

Groundbreaking held for The Lodge at Autumn Willow.

Speeches have been made, shovelfuls of dirt have been flung and construction is now underway for The Lodge at Autumn Willow in Chantilly. But it’s not just any residential project – it’ll provide high-quality apartments for senior citizens at prices they can afford.

Retiring But Not Quitting

The most common question I get these days is “how does it feel to be retired?”


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Development Brings ‘Human Cost to Our Families’

Residents grill county staff about data center impacts.

Residents grill county staff about data center impacts.

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Town’s Gentleman Patriarch Dies

Arthur Stuart Nachman, a life well lived.

Arthur Stuart Nachman, patriarch of the Town of Herndon, died on Tuesday, July 25, at the age of 69, after a thirty-year battle with cancer.

News Briefs

News Briefs


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ALIVE! and Volunteer Alexandria Celebrate Results of First City Wide Food Drive

33,511 lbs of food collected during July; more needed.

During July 2023, Volunteer Alexandria partnered with ALIVE! For a city-wide food drive.

Car Seat Inspections, Aug. 10

Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.