Alexandria Brief: Increased Traffic Safety Enforcement
In conjunction with the Fall 2015 “Street Smart” campaign, the Alexandria Police Department is conducting increased enforcement of traffic safety laws.
Alexandria: Port City Chili Brawl This Sunday
The 2015 Port City Chili Brawl will take place this weekend, with Chef Eric Reid of the Reserve and Chad Sparrow from Mason Social warring for bragging rights for the cold weather staple and brew-lovers companion.
Coming: Children’s Connection 2015
Get ready to send your submissions soon.
During the last week of each year, The Connection devotes its entire issue to the creativity of local students and children.
Alexandria Appetite: Three Spots for a Cozy Sunday Brunch
As autumn takes hold and the air gets chillier, warm up with these hearty brunch options.
By now, it’s no secret: Alexandrians love a good Sunday brunch. Whether it’s eggs Benedict, French toast, a hearty sandwich, or a good mimosa, a quick look around proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that brunch is a popular activity citywide.
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.