Army Museum Opens at Fort Belvoir
Virtual opening paves the way for socially-distanced visits, but tickets are required.
Museum virtual opening
Opinion: Commentary: One More Step — The Electoral College
The Presidential election is not over yet … I know what you are thinking.
Opinion: Column: As Second Opinions Go...
...it was first rate.
Possible Funding Threat for Fairfax County Public Schools
COVID cases increase, yet leadership hangs their star on families returning and increased enrollment.
Fall membership as of Sept. 30, 2020 at Fairfax County Public Schools declined by 8,859 students, dipping to 180,151 compared to data recorded last year at the same time, according to Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Transportation Services Jeff Platenberg.
Thanksgiving Decor in the Era of Covid-19
Creating dining elegance at a distance
Naomi Patterson’s Thanksgiving table is usually set with linen dinner napkins, cleaned and starched, and her wedding china, ecru with a platinum border.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Restaurant of the Week: Mamma’s Kitchen
Mamma’s Kitchen, located at 7601 Fordson Road, is the passion of chef/owner Marianna Johnides, where she brings wonderfully flavored Mediterranean cuisine to Alexandria, made from the freshest, most delicious ingredients prepared in simple, accessible ways.
Coats for Kids in Mount Vernon
Firefighters and Friends give away 3,000 new coats
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief John Butler joined volunteers at Penn Daw Fire Station 11 Oct. 29 to organize and distribute thousands of new winter coats for children in need as part of the Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue annual coat drive.
Opinion: Commentary: Legislators Revised the Budget to Address Many Needs
Land conservation funds could potentially be used to help purchase and preserve River Farm.
Part 3 of a series.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why Is Dino Drudi Always the One?
Why am I always the one ending up critiquing Michael Pope's articles.
Opinion: Commentary: Stay Vigilant to Fight COVID
One of the most important and meaningful elections in history has just concluded and I am happy that so many people in our Mount Vernon and Lee community turned out and had their voices heard and votes counted.
Alexandrian Documents the History of U Street
Filmmaker Jane Pittman returns to Alexandria Film Festival.
Alexandria Film Festival
Polls Were Busy in Mount Vernon
Parks, libraries and redistricting were small issues compared to the presidential contest.
election
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Kindness During a Very Difficult Year
The lines to vote early at the Springfield-Franconia Government Center were a 3-4 hour wait every day for two weeks.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Generation Capable of Change
What kind of world do you want to live in, a world where you have no problems or issues to fix in your community?
Opinion: Column: Better Late Than Never...
...to get a second opinion about one's first cancer; especially if there's now a second cancer to consider.