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.
Strategic Plan Part 3: Well-Managed Government
Plan calls for flexible funding and greater accessibility.
Alexandria strategic plan.
Rotary Club Donates Books to John Adams Students
Alexandria West Rotary Club donates books
Character and Courage
Tilelli honors service of Washington, first responders.
Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association
$1 Million in Assistance
Faith coalition straining to help make housing affordable.
Several institutions in Alexandria’s faith community are pushing City Council to increase spending on affordable housing in the FY2018 city budget.
Sponsored: The GWU Graduate School of Education & Human Development
Sponsored
The GW-Fairfax Partnership Program is a cooperative, special education teacher preparation program between The George Washington University (GW) and Fairfax County Public Schools resulting in teacher licensure and a master’s degree in special education.
Beware Early Allergy Season
Experts offer suggestions for preventing and treating allergy symptoms.
Those experiencing Itchy, watery eyes and seemingly endless sneezing know that spring allergy season is getting an early start this year thanks to this season’s mild winter weather.