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Alloy Personal Training Opens in Old Town

Long-time Alexandria resident Russ Merbeth hosted the Grand Opening of Virginia’s first Alloy Personal Training studio in Old Town Alexandria, along with Alexandria Vice Mayor Amy Jackson and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.

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Celebrating Women

ACW presents 2023 awards.

“We are so proud to showcase these young future leaders.” — Alexandria Celebrates Women chair Pat Miller

Celebrate Zissios Without Rewriting History

Letter to the Editor in Alexandria

Letter to the Editor

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Officer of the Quarter: PFC Jackson Russell

PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for October, November and December 2023. He was honored at the Jan. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

Fair Winds and Following Seas

ODBC marks opening of boating season.

Flag raising

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Walk to Bust Cancer

Del Ray Café hosts kickoff for Oct. 15 Walk.

Cancer walk

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Bach to Michael Jackson (and he’s only 8-years-old)

“Billy Jean is not my lover…… People always told me be careful of what you do. Don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts. Yeeeeeeee”

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American Horticultural Society Gala Raises $350,000

Celebrating 50 Years at River Farm.

Bouquets of vibrant flowers outshined the grey clouds and rain at the American Horticultural Society’s annual Gala on Sept. 23.

18 New Police Officers; 15 New Sheriff’s Deputies

City of Alexandria Police Department and Sheriff’s Office announce the graduation of 18 police officers and 15 sheriff’s deputies from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on Friday, June 16, 2023.

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Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards $26,000 In Scholarships

Scholarships

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New Partnership to Provide Affordable Housing

Melwood and Wesley Housing have partnered to convert a current Arlington Melwood property into an affordable and inclusive housing project combined with programs and services for people with disabilities. This project is located at 750 23rd Street S in Arlington.

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Can Prospective Public School Employees Afford Fairfax?

School pay scale for emerging professions hurts recruitment.

FCPS

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Registration Opens for Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference

Alexandria’s Youth Leadership Conference will be holding its 10th annual event Aug. 8-10 in person after two years of holding a hybrid event during Covid.

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3rd Wealthiest County in U.S. Fails to Provide Affordable Housing

Cornerstones struggles to put and keep a roof over their heads.

"Affordable housing is practically nonexistent here." — Margaret Anne Lara, Cornerstones

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Vouchers Help Erode Barriers to Affordable Housing

One option to open the door to the county’s lowest income residents.

Vouchers

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Town Hall Held on Potomac Yard Arena Project

Listening sessions continue Feb. 1, 8.

Arena project

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Affordable Housing Community for Senior Citizens

Groundbreaking held for The Lodge at Autumn Willow.

Speeches have been made, shovelfuls of dirt have been flung and construction is now underway for The Lodge at Autumn Willow in Chantilly. But it’s not just any residential project – it’ll provide high-quality apartments for senior citizens at prices they can afford.

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Turnover at City Hall

As the era of Justin Wilson draws to a close, what comes next?

The era of Mayor Justin Wilson is drawing to a dramatic finish, creating an open seat for mayor at City Hall for the first time in 20 years.

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Donald Dinan

Alexandria Aces founder dies at 74.

“Don was a walking encyclopedia and a wealth of knowledge.” — Alexandria Aces owner Frank Fannon

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