Opinion

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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...

They shouldn’t be so surprised

To the editor: Your story, “VTS hosts controversial ‘Solidarity with Palestine’ forum” that appeared in the Oct. 31 edition of the Alexandria Times, on...

City Hall Watch with Bill Rossello: Listening for a change?

By Bill Rossello Sen. Chris Murphy’s conclusion about the outcome of the presidential election reflected what many national Democratic Party figures were saying: “We don’t...