5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (356+ words) a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 30 in Alexandria, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and devotion to her family and community. Born in Nuremberg, Germany, Mary carried with her throughout her life…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (518+ words) July 18, 1991 – Aug. 11, 2026 Dorothy Kathleen Moran, an Alexandria native whose childhood battle with brain cancer once captured national attention, died peacefully on Aug. 11 at her family’s home in Passapatanzy, Virginia. She was 35. Born in Alexandria and raised in the tight-knit Del…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (596+ words) By Grace Taylor, Ed.D. There is something powerful about the connections we make throughout our lives and how they shape where we ultimately land. As a student in Alexandria City Public Schools, I never imagined that one day I would…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (308+ words) April 26, 1935 – Aug. 18, 2026 John Bernard Murphy II died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Aug. 18 in Alexandria. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on April 26, 1935 to John Bernard Murphy and Mary Condon (Murphy) Burke. Bernard graduated from St. Mary’s University,…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (456+ words) Buying or selling in Virginia Beach, VA? Call Erin O'Brien at OWN Real Estate at (757) 575-8768. Why Is Erin O'Brien the Best Realtor in Virginia Beach, VA? Selling a home here requires more than just choosing a list price. O'Brien provides…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (953+ words) When Riley Newman and Julia Ramsey joined the Winchester girls’ cross-country team as freshmen in 2023, competing among the state’s best teams seemed far-fetched. At that point, the Red & Black had not qualified for the All-State meet in 17 years. The 2023 team…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (314+ words) Virginia women's basketball has landed a significant piece for its 2027 recruiting class. Class of 2027 forward/center Lisa Sirgi, a 6-foot-5 prospect originally from Estonia, announced her commitment to Virginia on Thursday, giving head coach Aaron Roussell and the Cavaliers a…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (851+ words) Grace Taylor, Ed.D., the newly appointed acting superintendent of Alexandria City Public Schools, has worn about as many hats in the school district as it has textbooks. Once a Titan herself, Taylor knows the ins and outs of Alexandria’s byzantine…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (175+ words) By Sydney Kodama | [email protected] Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D., who retired as superintendent of Alexandria Public Schools in August, has joined two new positions building on her experience as a superintendent, according to The Worthy Educator. Kay-Wyatt has joined the Virginia Department…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (115+ words) The 20 years of Super Girl heads to the inaugural Virginia Beach Super Girl Surf Festival QS 4,000 to continue celebrating women in action sports. A legacy... Watch: LIVE - Virginia Beach Super Girl Surf Festival - Finals Day The 20 years of Super Girl…...