Joining Forces Against Hate
Local legislators part of newly formed Asian American and Pacific Islanders Caucus
Last week, local delegates Mark L. Keam (D-35) and Kathy KL Tran (D-42) joined other Virginia General Assembly members with Asian American heritage to speak out against violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Opinion: Column: Good News Travels Slowly
Sure enough, the email from my oncologist didn't arrive in my inbox before we left for the weekend away on Friday.
Pastor at Rising Hope To Retire
Accomplishments aplenty for Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon retiring after positively impacting many.
Pastor retiring
Village Hardware Built Community and Solid Reputation
Long time owner is retiring but new owner vows to keep it the same.
Hardware store owner is retiring
Opinion: Commentary: Krizek Endorses Sen. Jennifer McClellan for Governor
Spring has finally sprung, and that means that the 2021 campaign season is now in full swing!
Green Summer
Alexandria delegation works with the governor to legalize marijuana on July 1.
Alexandria is about to become the capital of marijuana in Virginia. The city's legislative delegation is at the center of an effort poised to legalize weed this summer, years ahead of an agreement that was struck behind closed doors at the end of the General Assembly session in February.
Opinion: Column: Time Will Tell
Ordinarily, I'd be writing this column this weekend – after this week's events.
Herrity Explains His ‘No’ Vote on zMOD in Fairfax County
Today (Tuesday, March 23) the Board of Supervisors passed a modification of its Zoning Ordinance (zMOD) by a vote of 7 to 3.
Donated Football Practice Gear Gets Players Jumping at Hayfield
Parent turns a donation into a lesson on positivity for others.
football equipment
Opinion: Commentary: Back on the Ballot!
It’s official — I am running for re-election as your Delegate to the Virginia General Assembly and will be back on the ballot!
Opinion: Commentary: Joyfully Back in School in Mount Vernon
Jon Gates, Principal of Hollin Meadows Elementary, captured the mood of being back in school starting last week in an email to parents:
The Passing of a Great Man – Colonel Marion “Barney” Barnwell
Colonel Marion “Barney” Barnwell, a longtime resident and community activist in the Mount Vernon District, passed suddenly last week and will be missed by the many people that he connected with and whose lives he touched.
Opinion: Commentary: State Legislature’s Recent Session Was Consequential
My legislation abolishing capital punishment was one of the most daunting and rewarding bills I have ever sponsored.
The 2021 General Assembly session has ended until we reconvene in April to consider any vetoes by Gov. Ralph Northam.
Opinion: Editorial: We Still Need Your Help
We all need community newspapers; community newspapers need your help.
You need local newspapers.