I want to congratulate the Gazette Packet on the excellent article on Patricia Zissio, the retiring Lyles-Crouch (LCTA) principal. She is indeed a wonderful person and an extremely talented ...

Pedroso to Lead Fairfax PDAlexandria Assistant Police Chief Raul Pedroso has been hired as Chief of Police for the City of Fairfax. He takes on the role effective Aug. 11.

Photo by Alex McVeigh Lacrosse players at Great Falls Nike Park await the ribbon cutting on the new artificial turf field Saturday, March 3.

Governor Tasks Va. National Guard with ICE Cooperation Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

Enjoying Cool Vehicles for a Good Cause.Enjoying Cool Vehicles for a Good Cause. Fairfax City hosts 26th annual Labor Day Car Show.

As the music world surfs along through various genres, Teddy Beats is surfing the same wave with an all-electronic sound that’s described as “indie electronic,” pulling in plenty of ...

Fatal Pedestrian Crash in SpringfieldDetectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Springfield. On Aug. 15, at 7:30 a.m., officers responded to a ...

Potomac is welcoming Sonoran Rose — a new women’s boutique loaded with clothing, jewelry, accessories, home décor and gift items — to the retail space previously occupied by Flora’s Nest.

Neighborhoods across the city gathered Aug. 5 to celebrate National Night Out with festivities ranging from cookouts to children’s games as part of the annual campaign to promote neighborhood ...

AAPI festival honors diverse communities.An attendee participates in the lion dance as part of the AAPI festival May 31 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.

On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 10 a.m., an Alexandria Police officer was involved in a vehicle collision at the intersection of Franklin and South Patrick Streets while actively ...

Rain barrels can help.More Severe Rainstorms Are ‘New Normal’ Rain barrels can help.