Alexandria: T.C. Williams Field Hockey Secures State Berth
Titans will face Westfield in region championship game.
The T.C. Williams field hockey team beat Fairfax 1-0 on Tuesday in the 6A North region semifinals.
It’s Mayor Silberberg in Alexandria
A “new day” for Silberberg marks end of era for Mayor Euille.
In the mayoral race, Vice Mayor and Democratic candidate Allison Silberberg unseated incumbent Mayor William “Bill” Euille, who after his loss in the Democratic primary, waged a write-in campaign.
Democrats Claim Victories in Local Elections
But General Assembly stays in the red column.
“We didn’t win the war tonight, but we did come out ahead in some of the important local battles, and that’s a good start.”
Fairfax Library Foundation Raises $197,000 at A Library Jubilee
The Fairfax Library Foundation hosted A Library Jubilee! Soiree in the Stacks on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Woodrow Wilson Library in Falls Church.
SoberRide for Halloween
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington Metropolitan area on Halloween evening, this Saturday, Oct. 31.
Alexandria: Chamber Business Awards 2015
Grant Thornton’s Sastry honored as Business Leader of the Year.
Srikant Sastry, National Managing principal of Advisory Services for Grant Thornton LLP, was named the 2015 Business Leader of the Year as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored the best of businesses across the city Oct. 21 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
Editorial: Vote Nov. 3
Read Election coverage at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com.
If you live in a district with a hotly contested race, you definitely know from the contents of your mailbox that there is an Election coming up.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Halloween Weekend Fun: Oct. 30-Nov. 8
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.
Alexandria: Panel on Uninsured Hosts Health Fair
Coverage gap remains issue for some low-income and unemployed.
For the past year, members of the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on the Uninsured have been meeting to discuss how they can help Alexandrians caught in the so-called “Coverage Gap.”
Alexandria: American Legion Seeks Oratorical Contestants
Deadline for submissions is Nov. 8.
Alexandria’s Post 24 of the American Legion is seeking applications for the National High School Oratorical contest.
Letter: Evaluate Bike Lanes
Letter to the Editor
It's rare to see a bicycle rider using the King Street bike lanes.
Letter: A Positive Difference
Letter to the Editor
City Council candidate Townsend A. (“Van”) Van Fleet is both a proven leader and a team player.
Letter: Money’s Effect on Campaign?
Letter to the Editor
The Mayor and City Council campaign spending reports for the month of September that were released on Oct. 15 say much about where Alexandria campaigns are headed.
Letter: Focus on Housing
Letter to the Editor
I knew the moment I spoke with Monique Miles about her candidacy for Alexandria City Council and her vision for the city that I would support her campaign.
Letter: Clear Choice
Letter to the Editor
“Follow the money” is a aphorism in American politics that comes out of the Nixon scandals of the 1960s.
Letter: Experience Matters
Letter to the Editor
Last month I celebrated my 70th birthday.I have spent my entire life living, working and serving in the City of Alexandria, and I sometimes feel like I can never fully express how much I care about this community without coming across as corny.
Letter: No Chance to Debate
Letter to the Editor
Recently, the Alexandria Chamber claimed the “voters of Alexandria are entitled to a debate where they can hear from both candidates, side-by-side, at the same time … (to) independently evaluate each candidate’s ideas, visions for the city and how they intend to lead.”
Letter: A Pivotal Election
Letter to the Editor
Nov. 3 is election day for our Alexandria, and it is a pivotal election.
Letter: Traits for School Board
Letter to the Editor
This might be entitled: “Margaret Lorber is a Good Choice for School Board.” Margaret Lorber grew up in a family of educators and learned early on about how well-run schools should work.
Letter: Campaign Distortions
Letter to the Editor
Alexandrians should be tired by now of the daily unsupported attacks on Allison Silberberg based on votes taken out of context and distortions of her public policy views.