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Fairfax County Fire Chief John Butler
The road from Liberia to Fairfax County, with vision to regain the reins of an organization bruised by claims of bullying and harassment.
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Tales of Triumph
Dominion Power's Johnson launches new book.
Sherman Parker was only 14-years-old when he was selected as one of two African American students to desegregate King George County schools in rural Virginia in the 1960s. Shunning a police escort, he still remembers the angry crowds that greeted him on his first day of school.
Alexandria: Hadeed Marks 60 Years
Alexandria-based company founded in Del Ray.
For Joe Hadeed, it’s the only job he has ever known.
Heart of Del Ray
Dolce & Bean presented with 2021 award
The Del Ray Business Association presented Dolce & Bean with the 2021 "Heart of Del Award" on Feb. 12.
'Who Says I Can't?'
Face of America ride honors disabled veterans.
They came from across the country, gathering before dawn in the shadow of the Pentagon to begin a two-day journey to honor the sacrifices of America's wounded warriors and gain a better understanding of people with disabilities.
The Eyes Have It
Brahm Opticians celebrates 25 years.
Nancy Benjamin was 16 years old when she decided that she wanted to be an optician.
‘Honoring Those Who Have Served’
Commonwealth Academy honors veterans
Students at Commonwealth Academy paid tribute to veterans Nov. 11 by placing American flags outside the school in Del Ray.
'Look Before You Lock'
Campaign focuses on heatstroke deaths among children.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joined Campagna Center CEO Tammy Mann and Alexandria City officials Aug. 17 to launch the “Look Before You Lock” campaign at a press conference held at George Washington Middle School.
'Service Above Self'
Rotary Club contributes $92,000 to local charities.
The Rotary Club of Alexandria, in partnership with the Alexandria Day Nursery and Children's Home, continued its decades-long tradition of awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations with the presentation of $92,000 to 32 organizations at the annual Contributions Day luncheon June 12 at Belle Haven Country Club.
Honoring the Greatest Generation
Post 24 veterans pay respects to Iwo Jima survivors.
Representatives of American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria visited with World War II veterans in Arlington Feb. 15 during a reunion of survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
How To Help
For anyone wishing to help the family of Officer Peter Laboy, the Alexandria Police Association is coordinating efforts for individuals and organizations to show support or donate to the family. “We have set up a Facebook page that will update everyone on Officer Laboy's progress and any specific requests of the family,” said APA board of directors trustee Capt. Shahram Fard.
Rappellers raise $60,000 for Special Olympics.
Rose Pleskow is not one to shy away from a challenge. The 23-year-old athlete competed in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, last summer, earned multiple medals in the 2012 Virginia Special Olympic Summer Games and recently competed in an 800-meter race in the waters around the Cayman Islands. But on June 22, she did something most people wouldn't dare: rappelling down the side of a 15-story building.
