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. She was 78. Van Gulick ...

Flu season poses its own challenges, with the risk of catching the influenza virus. Added to that are winter emergencies like severe storms, power outages and icy conditions. Being prepared on ...

On Budget Sunday this week, as Chairman of the Transportation and Public Safety subcommittee, I gave the report of the subcommittee. Here's what I said: “Mr. Chairman and Members of the ...

Our first full week in session started off with a flurry of snowflakes and bills. The Virginia Senate Privileges and Elections Committee reported out my Marriage Equality Constitutional Amendment ...

Bryan Foster has been named the acting City Manager of Fairfax City. The announcement was made after a closed, special meeting of the City Council on Jan. 21. It was convened so the Councilmembers ...

A Fort Belvoir woman pled guilty Jan. 27 to assault with a dangerous weapon; assault by striking, beating, and wounding; and cruelty to children, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern ...

For many who call Alexandria home, recent events across the United States and in neighboring jurisdictions, have resulted in fear, confusion, and concern. As your Mayor, I want to emphasize that ...

A slithering hiss was heard as Alexandria ushered in the Year of the Snake with the third annual Lunar New Year festival Jan. 25 at the Atrium in Old Town. In 2025, the Lunar New Year began Jan ...

Mouthwatering chocolate treats in nearly every form imaginable are in store for everyone attending Fairfax City’s upcoming Chocolate Lovers Festival. The 31st annual event is set for Friday, Jan ...

A former CIA analyst pled guilty Jan. 17 to retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to people who were not entitled to receive it; information was publicly posted on a ...

This morning, the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee voted 9-6 to “report out “ SB982, which means it will go to the Senate floor for a vote. That vote could be Thursday or Friday.

The helicopter involved in the tragedy at Reagan National Airport operated out of Davison Army Airfield at Fort Belvoir. Fort Belvoir put out a statement on social media following the crash.