‘Freedom House, Morrison House and Spite House’
One of a kind event on Sunday, July 20
A special free event benefiting the Freedom House Museum Rehabilitation Project will take place at the Morrison House Hotel on Sunday, July 20, from 1-3 p.m., featuring historical discussions about Freedom House and readings from ‘Spite House,’ a modern day mystery set in Old Town Alexandria.
H.R. 1: One ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Act is Law
VA Gov.says H.R. 1 is ‘Rocket fuel for our economy.’
Virginia’s two Democratic U.S.Senators, Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, released a statement after they voted against the Republican budget megabill.
H.R. 1’s Key Components and Impacts
What lawmakers representing Fairfax are saying.
Eight key aspects of the bill, accompanied by comments and impact statements leaning toward Fairfax County.
The Background: Drugs, Money, Murder, Misconduct
Prosecutors, police coerced shooter to implicate another.
When 21-year-old, Centreville High grad Danny Petrole was slain in his car in front of his Bristow townhouse, March 15, 2001, it stunned the community and devastated his family. It also led police to discover a drug ring of major proportions operating in the Centreville/Chantilly area.
‘It’s about Radical Kindness and Standing Up to Oppression’
Local man performing in ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame.’
Calling this show both crucial and challenging to put on in the context of current ICE raids in Northern Virginia, Moffett said it demonstrates how “absolute power corrupts people absolutely – especially when the person wielding that power is motivated by hatred, prejudice and fear.
Pathway to Freedom for Justin Wolfe?
After decades of ‘vindictive prosecution,’ court orders new hearing.
Chantilly High grad Justin Wolfe has spent the past 24 years in prison – 13 of them on death row – for a crime he always said he didn’t do.
Nativity Catholic Church in Burke Donates $719,290 to Food For The Poor To Help Vulnerable Children and Families
For the parishioners of Nativity Catholic Church, supporting Food For The Poor (FFTP) and its mission is a spiritual quest, rooted in their desire to help vulnerable children and families in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Fatal Crash in Fair Oaks
Fatal Crash in Fair Oaks
Important County Board Meeting Emphasizes Support for Our Diverse County
Arlington Makes Firm Stand Against Policies of DIscrimination
The Board made it clear that no matter how much the federal government seems to be rejecting fundamental concepts of community and human rights, Arlington will stand up for its own.
Rev. DeLishia Davis Leaves Behind Legacy Beyond Calloway
The Arlington community celebrated with joy but some sadness the departure of The Rev. DeLishia Davis as the pastor of the historic Calloway United Methodist Church.
Speed Cameras Will Be Operational During Summer School
The Arlington Public Schools Summer School Program will run from July 7 through Aug. 1, 2025.
Opinion — Deeply Disturbing
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is deeply disturbed that the U.S. Senate approved a budget reconciliation plan with severe Medicaid funding cuts that jeopardize the stability and survival of hospitals, pose real harm to access to care for hundreds of thousands of Virginians, and significantly weaken our economy and employment.
Celebrating Pride
Representatives from the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office talked with attendees at the June 28 Pride Fair in Market Square.
Remembering the Past
Juneteenth ceremony held at Douglass Memorial Cemetery.
Crowds gathered in Douglass Memorial cemetery June 21 to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, with descendants of those buried there recalling family legacies of the African American quest for freedom and equality.
Car Seat Inspections on July 17
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, July 17, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.
Senior Living — Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $25 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Planning Underway for 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Planning Underway for 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
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