5+ day, 22+ 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,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (167+ words) Miles Davis is credited with saying “it's not the notes you play; it's the notes you don't play," when describing some of the most experimental music he produced. And a new music festival in Richmond aims to keep that avant-garde…...

5+ day, 22+ 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…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago   (427+ words) At the far west end of Goleta sits a canyon that looks like the Goleta of old. Somehow untouched by the all-powerful developers, agriculture is still the order of the day and wildlife abounds. So, how did this beautiful canyon…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (177+ words) The Lynchburg-Clay Board of Education recently welcomed LC graduate Brian Glover to the board. Glover, a 1994 LC graduate, beings a personal connection as well as a fresh perspective to the position. Board President Richard Warner said he was encouraged by…...

4+ day, 20+ 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…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (158+ words) Located in Virginia’s capital city, the University of Richmond emphasizes hands-on experiences and a liberal arts education. The university offers over 60 undergraduate majors to a student body that... Why Using AI Is Not Enough And The Skill You Need. "Vanderbilt's…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (375+ words) Last month the National Symphony Orchestra announced that it will be performing nine concerts at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall in Alexandria during its 2026-2027 season while the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is closed for renovations. The Alexandria…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (636+ words) Rounding out the summer before autumn comes in full swing, the Little Theatre of Alexandria revitalizes the 1940’s well-to-do callous tale of Noël Coward’s “Blithe Spirit.” First performed during World War II and tracking as a Broadway hit for most…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (134+ words) The famed 1st Street Jetty is back to host an upgraded Virginia Beach Pro Presented by Coastal Edge ECSC QS 4,000, beginning August 25 - 30. Coinciding... Watch: LIVE - Virginia Beach Pro Presented by Coastal Edge ECSC - Day 3 The famed 1st Street Jetty is back to…...