Nancy Van Gulick Cooper, a longtime Alexandria resident and community humanitarian, died Dec. 14, 2024, at her home in Oxford, Md., following a year-long battle with cancer. She was 78. Van Gulick ...

Flu season poses its own challenges, with the risk of catching the influenza virus. Added to that are winter emergencies like severe storms, power outages and icy conditions. Being prepared on ...

On Budget Sunday this week, as Chairman of the Transportation and Public Safety subcommittee, I gave the report of the subcommittee. Here's what I said: “Mr. Chairman and Members of the ...

Fairfax County Executive Bryan Hill presented his proposed FY 2026 Advertised Budget Plan on Tuesday. Hill suggested a 1.5-cent real estate tax rate increase to $1.14 per $100 assessed value.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will hold a “pardon our dust” meeting Wednesday night, Feb. 19 in Barker Hall at Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield ...

A Fort Belvoir woman pled guilty Jan. 27 to assault with a dangerous weapon; assault by striking, beating, and wounding; and cruelty to children, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern ...

For many who call Alexandria home, recent events across the United States and in neighboring jurisdictions, have resulted in fear, confusion, and concern. As your Mayor, I want to emphasize that ...

A former CIA analyst pled guilty Jan. 17 to retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to people who were not entitled to receive it; information was publicly posted on a ...

This morning, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 9-6 to “report out “ SB982, which means it will go to the Senate floor for a vote. That vote could be Thursday or Friday.

A slithering hiss was heard as Alexandria ushered in the Year of the Snake with the third annual Lunar New Year festival Jan. 25 at the Atrium in Old Town. In 2025, the Lunar New Year began Jan.

Applications are now open for business scholarships for graduating high school seniors provided by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Scholarships of $2,000 will be awarded to graduating ...

REUNITED - Martin Smith, left, a two-time NCAA track Coach of the Year for the Wisconsin Badgers, was joined by high school friends from Francis C. Hammond, T.C. Williams and Ascension Academy at the ...