Carpenter Shelter Project Approved in Alexandria
On Dec. 17, the City Council approved the final plans for the newly redeveloped Carpenter Shelter in North Old Town.
Deck the Halls in Alexandria
Children gather for Campagna Center’s annual tradition.
The Campagna Center’s version of Deck the Halls is more than a spirited holiday song.
A Very Special Christmas in Alexandria
ODBC hosts party for city children.
Santa Claus and his chief elf were on hand Dec. 15 as the Old Dominion Boat Club hosted its annual Christmas party for special education children from across the city.
Toyland in Alexandria
Members of the Psi Nu chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity deliver toys to the main branch of Burke & Herbert Bank Dec. 16 on behalf of the 26th Community Toy Drive implemented by Volunteer Alexandria, the Department of Community and Human Services and COPS (Community Oriented Policing Section).
Alexandria Clerk of Courts: Voice of Reason
After 16 years as a deputy, Marion Jackson is officially Clerk of Courts in Alexandria General District Court.
First Night Alexandria
The 22nd Annual First Night Alexandria, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party, takes over Old Town Alexandria on Dec. 31 with more than 150 performances at 24 indoor venues in Old Town and one in Del Ray, with live music, dancing and children’s activities.
New Alexandria Sheriff’s Deputies Sworn In
The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed seven new deputies to its ranks.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Names Executive Director
Frank to lead search for Kluge successor.
Paul A. Frank, founding principal of Paul A. Frank Consulting, has been named the new executive director of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.
Alexandria's Isley Ranked #1 in U.S.
After five back-to-back days of competition in Kansas City, Mo., T.C. Williams High School senior and Alexandria native Troy Isley emerged victorious at the U.S.A. Boxing National Championship on Saturday, Dec. 10, and was crowned the #1 National Champion in the 165-pound weight class.
Playing Secret Santa in Alexandria
The residents and associates of four local AvalonBay Communities, Inc. apartment buildings volunteered to play Secret Santa for children enrolled in Community Lodgings' after school program.
Bondareff Expands Pediatric Practice in Alexandria
Fifty-three years brings many changes.
Four-month-old Quinn Doren wiggles her toes and squirms on the table in the nursing area at Pediatric Associates of Alexandria.
Police and Clergy Pursue New Coalition in Alexandria
Looking to close gap between community services.
Public and religious leaders in Alexandria met Nov. 30 for a second Police-Clergy Breakfast seeking to bridge a disconnect between local law enforcement and religious institutions.
Having Fun While Reading Together in Alexandria
Mentor of The Month
Becky and I go to the library each week, pick out books, read together and have fun.
‘Share the Love’ for Meals on Wheels in Alexandria
Senior Services and Beyer Subaru team up.
Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and Beyer Subaru of Alexandria are teaming up again for the 9th Annual “Share the Love” Campaign to support Meals on Wheels.
Letter to the Editor: Encourage Visitors to Alexandria
Instead of spending its energy figuring out how to attract shoppers from the new MGM casino, the city should expend more effort considering how to keep people coming to what is perhaps its biggest annual attraction, the Scottish Walk.
Letter to the Editor: Give Alexandria Police More Support
It appears that almost every day the headlines in local papers indicate that a violent crime has been committed in Alexandria.
Letter to the Editor: Missed Opportunity at Jefferson-Houston in Alexandria
During its redistricting process the school board has neglected Jefferson-Houston — the city’s only non-accredited school and by some measures the third worst school in the entire state.