Unofficial Election Results as of Monday, Nov. 14
Source: http://results.elections.virginia.gov/
Unofficial Election Results as of Monday, Nov. 14
Alexandria Restaurants to Warm Up When Weather Turns Cold
Here are three restaurants that are sure to get the chill out.
Mount Vernon: Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
Northern Virginia: Bumpy road ahead for Capital Bikeshare expansion in Northern Virginia.
It takes a little over two hours to bike from downtown Washington D.C. to Reston. For the Capital Bikeshare, it’s a trip that’s taken six years.
Commentary: Day To Honor Veterans
This Friday we take time to honor our veterans and their families.
Fairfax County: Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Taxes
The voters have spoken and the Meals Tax Referendum was defeated 54 percent to 46 percent.
Mount Vernon: Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Bock Farm
Those who have driven on Parker Lane toward Sherwood Hall Lane recently probably noticed the yellow hand-painted signs on various front lawns, urging Supervisor Dan Storck to vote against the rezoning of the Bock farm, which sits on the corner of Parker Lane and Hinson Farm Road.
Fairfax County: Fire Station ‘Best Open House’ Award
As part of last month’s open house at all Fairfax County Fire and Rescue fire stations, there was a competition among all the fire stations to win the "Best Open House" award.
Mount Vernon: Centenarians
On Oct. 25, The Fairfax at Fort Belvoir hosted an event to recognize 15 centenarians in the Northern Virginia region.
Fairfax County: New Bike Lanes Available
3.5 miles in upgraded buffered bike lanes are now in place on Telegraph Road (Lee District) from the Fairfax County Parkway to Hilltop Village Center Drive, and features the county’s first bicycle two-stage left turn.
Mount Vernon vs West Potomac
West Potomac defeated Mount Vernon 45-14 on Friday, Nov. 4.
Alexandria: Correction: A Wolverine Win
Correction
Correction: In last week’s Gazette, the wrong photo was printed for the West Potomac-South County football game.
Alexandria: Behind the Glass Wall
Alexandria history at one’s fingertips.
“What's Behind the Glass Wall?” The sign sits outside the Local History and Special Branch of the Alexandria Library on Queen Street.
Mount Vernon: ‘Search and Rescue’ at Camporee
During the weekend of Oct. 14-16, Boy Scouts of the Colonial District of the National Capital Area Council attended their fall camporee at the Patuxent River 4-H Center in Upper Marlboro, Md.
Fairfax County: Sayles Receives Environmental Excellence Award
Sayles is a retired Denver police officer, DEA agent, Ad Hoc Police Commission contributor and long-time county resident
A 12-year-old African American boy watched as a city of Denver patrol car with two white police officers drove slowly by his house, where he reported people attempting to break in.
Mount Vernon: Accident Victim’s Friends Plan Memorial Service
Amari Newton, 18, of Alexandria was killed in a car crash in Brunswick County, Virginia on Nov. 5, Virginia State Police said. Newton was a 2016 Mount Vernon High School graduate.
Alexandria: Letter to the Editor: City Should Talk to Businesses
I agree with Jody Manor’s thoughtful and accurate Letter to the Editor in last week’s paper regarding the sudden impetus to regulate the use of A-frame signs on Old Town streets.
Alexandria: Letter to the Editor: What Does It Mean To Honor Veterans?
Show respect for all veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Alexandria: Union Street Marks a Milestone
Restaurant to celebrate 30 years.
With the Hotel Indigo and a new residential development slated to open in the coming year, change is in the air for much of South Union Street.