From Split-Level to Neoclassical
Conversion wins regional “Contractor of the Year” award.
Converting a circa 1960's split-level into a spacious neoclassical-style residence has won Sun Design Remodeling a regional “Contractor of the Year” award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2017
Local designers share popular design ideas.
Those looking for kitchen design ideas have a new source of inspiration: the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) list of trends for 2017.
Obituary: Virginia ‘Bunny’ Jacob
Realtor, preservationist.
Virginia Lee Galloway Jacob, the longtime Alexandria Realtor, community activist and preservationist known as "Bunny," died Feb. 16 after an extended illness. She was 91.
People At Work: Hart Behind the Scenes
Delivering new trash cans, solving problems
Excell Hart checks the orders that have come in since yesterday. He will head out in "my Cadillac" to issue out a new trash container on S. Royal Street and deliver one on N. Alfred where they have never had one.
New Executive Chef at BRABO
BRABO hired French native Sebastien Rondier as executive chef to its kitchen on King St.
In Music Competition
Lea Morris of Alexandria made the cut in the folk/acoustic, soul category and is now a finalist to perform in a live concert performed by the competition’s finalists on Friday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Bethesda.
Hitting the Road: Looking back on the 2017 General Assembly Session
Commentary
Just as the frenetic pace of Session seemed to ebb, the activity picked up in the final week with a hustle and bustle of a different sort.
Letter to the Editor: Looking from Both Sides
Kerry Carter’s commentary article “Love Tr---s Hate” really attracted my attention.
Letter to the Editor: Time for a Change
As a lifelong Democrat and progressive, I, and many of my neighbors, are pleased to see Del. Mark Levine challenged in his bid to represent us in the House of Delegates.
Letter to the Editor: Backyard Treasure
Where’s Waldo? Or maybe I should say where is Alexandria?
Letter to the Editor: Experience Beau Soir
For about the past decade and a half, the Old Presbyterian Meeting House has been hosting events called “Concerts with a Cause” several times a year.
Preparing for State Contest
Seven members of the Carl Sandburg Middle School Chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) will join more than 700 other family and consumer sciences students to participate in Virginia FCCLA’s Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Events Contest and State Leadership and Recognition Conference, April 6-9, in Virginia Beach.
Del Ray Chili Cook Off
The chili and the competition were hot at the Del Ray Citizens Association’s annual Chili Cook Off!
STAR Award
Del Ray Business Association President Bill Blackburn and DRBA Board Member Gayle Reuter present the business association's 2016 STAR Award in the public service category to Alexandria Police Deputy Chief Dianne Gittins.
‘Mitten Tree’
The students of Grace Episcopal School in Alexandria give to the families of the New Neighbors English Language Learner (ELL) program by collecting cold weather gear for the “Mitten Tree.”
National English Honor Society Inductees
T.C. Williams High School held its annual induction ceremony of the school’s chapter of the National English Honor Society (NEHS) on Jan. 31.
Honoring Three Mentors
Tribute is part of Black History Month.
40 years of mentoring Alexandria’s youth through public service with an awards event honoring three African-American living legends: Lawrence “Lucky” Elliott, Traverse Gray and Jackie Mason.
The United States Air Force Band's Chamber Players Series
Sponsored
The United States Air Force Band's Chamber Players Series FREE CONCERTS Every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. March 7 – April 25.
