WATCH LIVE: Funeral service for the late Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly underway
Funeral services for the late Virginia Rep. Gerry Connolly are being held Tuesday at the Heritage Fellowship Church in Reston.
Sex offender fugitive from Virginia arrested upon return to US from Mexico
A sex offender fugitive from Bristol, Virginia who was in Mexico has been arrested, now that he is back in the US.
Caesars Virginia wins the best casino in Virginia award
Caesars Virginia has been named the Best Casino in Virginia in the inaugural International Casino Awards run byCasinos.com.
NYC mayoral primary: 4 weeks to go
NEW YORK MINUTE: Former Rep. Charles Rangel — the trailblazing “lion of Lenox Avenue,” one of Harlem’s iconic Gang of Four and a Congressional Black Caucus founding member — died Sunday at age 94. Tributes poured in for the Korean War veteran on Memorial Day. Rangel had spent nearly five decades in Congress.
1,700 Years Later, Nicaea Is a Milestone of Faith in Christ
COMMENTARY: The first ecumenical council made a landmark profession of Christ’s divine identity that continues to anchor the Church today.
Meet Hercules and Ned, dogs fending off wildlife at West Virginia’s busiest airport
The border collies and their handler make daily patrols along the milelong airfield to ensure birds and other wildlife stay away from planes and
U.S. gymnastics icon arrested in West Virginia on suspicion of DUI
Mary Lou Retton was 16 when she became the first American female gymnast to win the all-around at the 1984 games in Los Angeles.
Deputies use drone to find missing child
Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Department used a drone to locate a missing child near Alexandria on Sunday.
BBC viewers left with same complaint after switching off new crime drama just minutes in
The BBC aired its "fun new crime spoof" series, starring Timothy Spall, for the first time on Sunday evening, but viewers were left unimpressed just minutes into the new show.
Travel back in time to the Revolutionary War era in Alexandria
Set sail on the Potomac or wander the cobblestone streets of Old Town while learning of the country’s history.
From Bethesda Magazine: 10 ways to get on the water
Make a splash this summer with stand-up paddling, aqua dance, overnighting on the water or whatever else floats your boat.
Golf roundup: Willmar girls capture a CLC meet title
A victory was in the cards for the Willmar girls golf team on Monday. Willmar took first place in a Central Lakes Conference meet hosted by Rocori at Rich-Spring Golf Club. Willmar totaled 353 strokes,
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service
Onstage, Alexandria: May 2025
It’s almost May, which means Mother’s Day is around the corner. What better way to say “I love you than a visit to one of these nurturing productions?
Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information
Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information
Frisch: Catch more fish
Mike Frisch hosts the popular Fishing the Midwest TV series. Follow Fishing the Midwest on Facebook for more “fishy” information.
County council gets information on regional utility district
The Madison County Council met in executive session to gather information on a proposal to create a regional utility district to resolve a pollution issue in Monroe Township. Last month the council tabled a resolution in support of creating a regional utility district to resolve an issue in the Scott’s Addition in Monroe Township.
Poll shows AOC leading Schumer in early matchup
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez holds a commanding early lead over Sen. Chuck Schumer in a potential 2028 New York Democratic primary, according to a new poll by liberal group Data for Progress. The survey found 55% of likely Democratic voters prefer Ocasio-Cortez,
President Trump Just Gave A Huge Gift To Dividend Investors
Several powerful income machines are crashing... but could thrive under Trump’s new tariff regime. Click here for more information on Dividends Picks.
Up to half of staff at Rochester, Alexandria Social Security offices take buyouts, SSA data says
The reduction in the two Minnesota offices' workforce is one of the largest reported across the Social Security Administration as it downsizes.
Half of Alexandria Social Security office staff take buyouts, SSA data says
The reduction in the Alexandria office's workforce is one of the largest reported across the Social Security Administration as it downsizes.
Bemidji High School’s athletic enrollment continues to spike, hurts MSHSL section alignment cause
There weren’t many surprises when Bemidji High School athletics administrators were shown the 2025-27 Minnesota State High School League section realignments on Thursday.
Cleveland's new parks and recreation plan suggests a tax levy and 'bold moves'
Clevelanders say the city needs to fix up its parks and recreation centers. A new master plan, the city’s first in decades, lays out a strategy for doing just that.
Senate rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada
A bipartisan group of Senators voted to remove the emergency declaration President Trump used to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada. The vote was largely symbolic since the House isn't expected to act.
Democrats’ pivot back to class warfare sees early returns in Wisconsin
With Susan Crawford's win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Democrats are seeing a familiar strategy paying off: campaigns focused on class warfare.
Alleged MS-13 gang member to remain in custody in Alexandria
An alleged leader in the violent MS-13 gang who was captured in northern Virginia will stay in jail. FOX 5’s Homa Bash has the latest details.
Alleged MS-13 leader remains in custody after federal court appearance in Alexandria, Va.
On Tuesday, a man who federal authorities called a top MS-13 leader appeared in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia.
An Echo Press Editorial: Alexandria police officers play vital roles big and small
Alexandria Police Chief Scott Kent gave his annual report last week to the city council. It was a thorough and illuminating report that delved into a variety of issues – narcotics that were taken off the streets, crime trends, de-escalating use-of-force incidents, the SWAT team’s role, field training and more.
April snowstorm prompts school closings, e-learning days for Wednesday
April has arrived with a blast of winter weather for Minnesota — and that’s causing some school districts across the state to cancel classes or move to online learning days for Wednesday.
From first-timer to collegiate veteran, Mikenna Pattrin finds solace among Bemidji State's throwers
Mikenna Pattrin walked into her wellness class as a freshman at Bemidji State three and a half years ago. She had two black eyes, a swollen face and a concussion. Pattrin, an Alexandria area native, was recruited to play softball at BSU.
Laura Washington: Bernie Sanders’ handoff to AOC looks like a fait accompli
As Bernie Sanders and Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez raise fists together on the Fight Oligarchy tour, Elizabeth Warren is not on the scene.
Alexandria man accused of sexual assault of vulnerable adult
ALEXANDRIA — An Alexandria man has been accused of sexually assaulting a vulnerable adult. David Louis Wolfgram, 46, has been charged with three counts of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Each of these counts carries a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment and/or a $40,000 fine.
The Motley Fool Announces Exclusive Access to White Lotus Inc. Pre-IPO Investment Round
The Motley Fool, a financial services company dedicated to making the world smarter, happier, and richer, today announced it has secured exclusive access to a limited private investment round for White Lotus Inc.
5 things to watch during Tuesday’s elections in Florida and Wisconsin
But Tuesday will be the biggest test yet. In a pair of Florida special elections for vacant congressional seats, Democrats Josh Weil and Gay Valimont have vastly outraised their Republican opponents, Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis, despite the districts being viewed as safe by the GOP.
Consider a Purple Line South for Northern Virginia
How ‘bout that return-to-office rush hour? A writer proposes a rapid transit route between Tysons Corner and the denser communities along the southern Beltway.
My top 10: the best of Milan’s Brera museum by FT art critic Jackie Wullschläger
Throughout, the Brera is gracious, ample, full of surprises and rarely crowded: an oasis of contemplative pleasure in frenetic Milan. In a gallery of gleaming, gilded altarpieces, Crivelli’s “Madonna and Child” flanked by life-size saints leaps out like a modern mixed-media interloper,