Airplane Crash 76 Years Ago Killed 55 at National Airport
World War II surplus flown into flight path by reckless pilot.
Airplane crash
Surovell Defends His Casino Bill
Bill passed the Senate (24-Y 16-N) on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Opponents question source of $1.8B casino revenue prediction.
A Treatment for the Commercial Truck Eyesore
New form available on the Fairfax County website to report these trucks.
A Treatment for the Commercial Truck Eyesore
Fatal Hit and Run in Woodlawn
On Jan. 29 around 8:34 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Buckman Road in Woodlawn for two pedestrians who were struck by a vehicle.
Environmental Wins and Losses at Virginia General Assembly Crossover
Chesapeake Bay Foundation lauds advancement of climate-readiness measures
The Virginia General Assembly session has reached its midpoint, marking some wins and losses for key environmental measures.
Nancy Van Gulick Cooper Dies at 78
Celebration of life set for Jan. 25.
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.
Obituary: Gerald “Gerry” W. Hyland, 88
Gerald “Gerry” W. Hyland (Colonel, USAF, Ret.), 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Mount Vernon’s Dixie Pig Restaurant Still Has Hooves
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Property Near Kingstowne Slated for 10-Acre Park
Banks family land has local roots but some aren’t happy with plan.
On the eastern edge of Kingstowne, a piece of property once owned by the Banks family is the center of local attention recently.
Reporting from Richmond
Greetings from a very chilly and busy week down here in Richmond at the General Assembly. While today (Wednesday) is only the third day we have had legislative business in the Capitol due to last week’s water crisis, today still counts as the eighth day of session, so we have a lot to catch up on in a very short amount of time!
Coming Year is Full of Pluses for Mount Vernon
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.


