Stories for October 2017

Commentary: Green Economic Revitalization

‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

LTA presents comedy about a clan from Bucks County, Pa.

Appetite: Small Plates, Craft Cocktails Reign Supreme at DRP Reserve

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Northam, a Steady Hand for Governor

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Don’t Give Your Power Away: Vote

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Should All Kneel

Commentary: Poll Favors Housing

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Professionals Prepare Local Nutcracker Dancers

Performances at West Potomac High School.

Nutcracker in Mount Vernon

Local Author Recounts History of Lost Homes

Author Jay Roberts uncovers 16 historic homes in area that were demolished.

What To Believe? Data or Driving on Parkway?

NPS: Less traffic on George Washington Parkway than in 1991.

GW Parkway

Commentary: Four Big Issues No One Is Discussing This Election

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: ‘Come Together’ For Stuart

ASO: Alexandria Symphony To Present Nature-Themed Concert

Led by Conductor James Ross.

Appetite: 3 Coffee Shops to Perk Up Your Day

Hope Grows at Rising Hope Gala

Donations still being accepted for matching gift.

Running Like the Wind in Mount Vernon

Stratford Landing students raise funds for their school.

Fashion Show in Mount Vernon Benefits Community

Yacht Haven Garden Club hosts annual fundraiser.

Sports: Junior Umpires Make the Calls for Ft. Hunt Little League

Teens cover nearly 70 percent of umpire slots.

Walking to End Alzheimer’s

Swing for Pink in Mount Vernon

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

Day School Fall/Winter Children‛s Consignment Sale! Oct 25-27

Saturday, October 21: Torpedo Factory Art Center 22nd Annual Art Safari

A Gender-Bending Twist for ‘Hamlet’ in Falls Church

Port City Playhouse performs at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist

Waynewood Boy, 9, in Light the Night Walk

Michael Erlandson is Honored Hero; MEE Team hopes to raise $100,000.

Alexandria's MetroStage Tackles Langston Hughes

"Are You Now, Or Have You Ever Been" is about Joseph McCarthy hearings.

Obituary: Danny E. Simonds

Fox Fall Baseball Classic

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts

Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.

Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.

In the Kitchen: Meet Corporate Chef Michael Wagner at Blackwall Hitch

Meet the chef

Culver To Emcee Rising Hope’s Gala

Hope Rising

Millard: How Will the Students Benefit?

New principal leads Wolverines with 2,650 students and a staff of 280.

Principal Millard

Penn Daw Village Stands Tall as Redevelopment Nears

Chin’s Kitchen, Southern Tattoo and other small businesses hang together in Penn Daw Village.

Small Businesses on Route One

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unity or Divisive?

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not for All Virginians

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: How Bad Does It Have To Get?

South County Task Force Founder Honored

Notes From The Producer: Timely Lesson from History

Mount Vernon Pumpkin Sale Benefits Native Americans

Advocate for Healthy Lifestyles Completes 7th Book

Resident writes “Thriving in the Workplace with Autoimmune Disease.”

Mount Vernon Ceremony Honors Slaves

27th annual event hosted by BWUFA and Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.

Supporting Rising Hope

Looking to raise $50,000 to help low-income families, disabled vets, and the homeless.

Mount Vernon's Wessynton Turns 50

Gala planned for Oct. 14.

Appetite: 4 Foodie Dates to Circle in October

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Oct. 20

Alexandria entertainment calendar

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Steps to Limit Unsustainable Pension Liabilities

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.