Tag: Alexandria
Election Day 2020: Mark Warner, Don Beyer re-elected
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
The Associated Press declared Democratic nominee former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of Virginia at 7:31 p.m. on Election...
City wins award for remote 911 call-taking program
By Lindsey Sullivan | [email protected]
Before the COVID-19 pandemic became a public health concern in March this year, Alexandria’s Department of Emergency and Customer Communications...
Jim Breeding, Al’s Steak House owner, dies at 52
By Olivia Tucker | [email protected]
James Vincent Breeding, owner of Al’s Steak House, died on July 26 due to complications from diabetes. He was 52.
Jim,...
Summer camp goes virtual
By Margo Wagner | [email protected]
For many families, instead of lathering up with sunscreen and packing a lunch, getting ready for summer camp is as...
Local small businesses receive $3.5 million in grants for pandemic relief
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership announced on July 2 that 309 local small businesses will receive part of the $3.5...
Governor announces schools reopening plan
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
Virginia schools will begin reopening and offering in-person instruction in the fall, Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) announced at a press...
Poor Robert’s Ruminations with Rob Whittle: Adventures on the Potomac River
A funny thing happened at work today:
On a call, Dr. Phil could be heard dispensing sex advice before I could mute.
On a Zoom call,...
Our View: Arlandria hit doubly by COVID-19
The worst devastation from COVID-19 – in Alexandria, statewide and nationwide – has been in long-term care facilities. A difficult conversation and drastic changes...
Northern Virginia reopening delayed to May 28
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
After conversations with local officials in five Northern Virginia jurisdictions, Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) has delayed the reopening of the...
Former Registrar of Voters Thomas Parkins dies at 70
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
Thomas “Tom” Parkins, of Millville, Delaware, who served as Alexandria’s registrar of voters for more than a decade, died on...