Alexandria Snapshot: Eagle Scout Award
Boy Scout Colin Dickens earns his Eagle Scout award, becoming the first to do so from Alfred Street Baptist Church’s Troop 133.
Alexandria Brief: Food Truck Locations Approved
After a long battle at the Parking and Traffic Board, the proposed locations for Alexandria’s Food Trucks made it’s way to City Council on May 10 with the two locations in North Old Town removed.
Alexandria: ‘Lemonaide Day’ To Be Held May 21
Youths from all over Alexandria will put up lemonade stands on Saturday, May 21, as part of a day-long effort to raise money to benefit nonprofits supporting at-risk children in Alexandria.
Alexandria Snapshot: A Wild Visitor
A female Turkey hen stayed around most of the afternoon on May 5 on Skyhill Road enjoying some of the lush green grass. Deer, fox and coyotes have been seen in the Seminary Walk park too.
Alexandria: Two Cents Worth
Where the city’s tax increase is going.
When the city manager presented his proposed budget to the City Council, it came with a one cent tax increase.
Alexandria: Responding to Metro Delays and Closures
City leadership and ridership look at upcoming Metro changes.
It's frustrating but necessary.
Inside the Alexandria Police Department: Street to Cell
An occasional series, drawn from the Alexandria Citizen’s Police Academy.
Whether it’s being pulled over for a traffic violation or being directed around the site of a crash, virtually every Alexandrian has had some interaction with the Alexandria Police Department’s Traffic Section.
Alexandria: Stamp Out Hunger
Letter carriers food drive set for May 14.
The 2016 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service, will take place Saturday, May 14 throughout the City of Alexandria.The 2016 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service, will take place Saturday, May 14 throughout the City of Alexandria.
Alexandria Snapshot: Aloha
As part of its worldwide voyage, the Hawaiian canoe Hōkūleʻa will make a two-day stop in Old Town Alexandria. Tours of the canoe and dockside outreach will be offered by crew members May 15 at Waterfront Park from 3 to 5 p.m. and May 16 at the City Marina from 1 to 5 p.m. The visit is part of the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage, which will cover 47,000 nautical miles, 85 ports and 26 nations. For more information or to track the voyage, visit www.hokulea.com.
Commentary: Stop County’s ‘One Size Fits All’ Zoning Proposal
In the next few months, the Board of Supervisors plans to approve a “one size fits all” zoning ordinance amendment that would guide redevelopment throughout the urbanizing areas of the county for decades.
Commentary: America’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts …
... Hollow victories for public accolade.
Each day there is more media on the human trafficking scourge in America with heart-wrenching stories about women, men, and children who are forced, defrauded, or coerced into exploitation.
Local Designer Honored for Remodeling Reston Townhouse
Home transformation gives family of five more living space.
Mina Fies, CEO of Synergy Design and Construction, was recognized for remodeling a Reston townhouse that was built in 1968.
Creating Space for Family Oasis or Outdoor Entertaining
Local designers unveil recent projects and offer tips.
Lured outside by rising temperatures and blue skies, homeowners are deciding that it’s time to spruce up patios, gardens and other outdoor living spaces. Local tastemakers are hard at work transforming winter-worn al fresco spaces into lively oases in time for a season of warm-weather entertaining.
Police to Continue Improving Transparency
Public Safety Committee reviews recommendations for police use of force and communications; vote scheduled for June 21.
Fairfax County Supervisors and the Public Safety Committee met Tuesday May 10 to review police use of force and communications policy recommendations from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.
Alexandria: TC Boys’ Lax Earns First Region Tournament Berth Since 2011
Titans beat West Potomac in first home playoff game since 2007.
The T.C. Williams boys' lacrosse team beat West Potomac 18-3 on Monday.
Alexandria Appetite: New Farmer’s Market Takes Root in North Old Town
The small but mighty market is emerging from its preview weeks and ready for an all-year presence.
Tucked neatly into the small parking lot on the outskirts of Montgomery Park, a smattering of farm vendors have started selling their wares. For just a few hours last Thursday, the all-week rain took a little break as neighbors celebrated the launch of the North Old Town Farmer’s Market.
Women Help Build New Homes
Northern Virginia women help Habitat for Humanity, NOVA build houses for two local families during National Women Build Week.
More than 50 women from across Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria donned hard hats, tool belts and work gloves and, with caulk guns and saws in hand, got to work on two single-family, three bedroom houses Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is building for two local families in Fairfax.
Women Help Build New Homes
Northern Virginia women help Habitat for Humanity, NOVA build houses for two local families during National Women Build Week.
More than 50 women from across Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria donned hard hats, tool belts and work gloves and, with caulk guns and saws in hand, got to work on two single-family, three bedroom houses Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is building for two local families in Fairfax.
Alexandria: TC Boys’ Soccer Secures No. 2 Seed in Conference 7
Bonilla Sosa’s 2 goals lead Titans past Woodson.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team defeated Woodson 2-1 on Monday.
Inside the Alexandria Police Department: Specialists in Action
An occasional series, drawn from the Alexandria Citizen’s Police Academy.
In 1989, a hostage situation was unfolding at 316 Hopkins Court. A man trying to collect on a drug debt had taken hostages at gunpoint inside a house and the Special Operations Team (S.O.T.) was called out to the site in response.