Stories for May 2018
Stories for May 2018
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Wednesday, May 30
Tuesday, May 29
Riggins to keynote 63rd annual gala.
Women’s Frosh 8s win Gold, Light 8s take Silver.
Council and School Board consider joint planning values, criteria.
Monday, May 28
Council candidates head to Arlandria to tackle immigration and affordable housing.
Council considers city’s outdated plan to address environment.
Old House Cosmopolitan opens on Route 1.
Wednesday, May 23
Monday, May 21
Boys’ game suspended due to weather.
Men’s First 4 repeats as State Champs.
Regional body considers competitive infrastructure projects in light of state funding constriction.
$30k in scholarships to be awarded to local athletes.
Celebration of Life to be held May 24.
Mayoral candidates weather storm.
School Board tackles growing enrollment.
Affordable Housing advocates celebrate meals tax increase while restaurateurs lament.
Araujo, Petteway receive Peter Williams Memorial Scholarship.
Northern Virginia Urban League awards $32,500 in scholarships at annual gala.
Saturday, May 19
Citizens express outrage over Potomac Yard Metro changes.
Friday, May 18
Wednesday, May 16
Gifts for those who educate children.
The Board of Supervisors pushes for Maryland to add capacity to the bridge.
Monday, May 14
A citizen’s reflection on the city budget process.
Rowers bring home a Gold, 4 Silvers, and a Bronze.
Silberberg and Wilson square off in first mayoral debate.
Wreath laying for fallen Alexandria officers.
Changing lives through Give Back A Smile program.
Saturday, May 12
SFA raises $440,000 for students in need.
More than 700 volunteers participated in 32nd annual Rebuilding Together Alexandria Day.
Nonprofit helps people improve their lives.
And three non-incumbent City Council candidates.
Friday, May 11
Advisors and business leaders encourage city to develop Revenue Master Plan.
Local youth detention center has contract with federal program.
Wednesday, May 9
Much unity, some dissension as community discusses the issue.
Time to dust off and spruce up patios for a season of al fresco entertaining.
Keeping the wheels turning at a local business.
Monday, May 7
Come to the May 23 Senior Health and Fitness Fair.
Eight boats post wins in regular season finales.
Titans shut out Annandale on senior night.
Stage reading of Jean Koppen’s play at MetroStage.
Spring2Action raises $1.76 million for local charities.
Museum Society raises funds for Gadsby’s Tavern.
Gala raises funds for ASO.
Meals tax debate divides council.
Friday, May 4
Helping those who may be at risk of exposure.
Trees planted in Memorial Garden to honor victims of 2007 Virginia Tech shooting.
Commission approves hotel redevelopment into townhouses.
Weighing in on community-wide issue of mental health.
In a tight budget year, what options didn’t find traction?
Wednesday, May 2
Mental Health advocates work to tear down barriers to treatment.
