Opinion

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How hard would it be?

To the editor: One, for the city or state to create a website on which, every morning, or ideally the night before, the appropriate...

About Alexandria with Mark Eaton: 2024’s hits, in-betweens and misses

By Mark Eaton About Alexandria turned three last month, so it is time to look back on 2024’s columns to consider the hits, in-betweens and...

Poor Robert’s Ruminations with Rob Whittle: That’s an awful idea. What...

By Rob Whittle While it is true that I’ve only had one job in my adult life, starting as a copywriter at the advertising agency...

Shop locally this year

To the editor: This week, a native Alexandrian was back in town for the first time in decades. He was shocked at what he...

An open letter to Mayor-elect Gaskins

To the editor: I’m a progressive, independent, homeowning bicyclist and offer the following open letter to Mayor-elect Alyia Gaskins: Congratulations on your election. Alongside you,...

New Council faces daunting task

To the editor: Congratulations to Mayor-elect Alyia Gaskins, and our new and returning City Council members. I extend my best wishes and trust having...