Alexandria Schools Pass SOL Tests … Mostly
Alexandria City Public Schools got test scores back from the 2014-2015 Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, and for the most part, it’s a report card to hang on the refrigerator.
Alexandria: ‘The Math Doesn’t Add Up’
Fights over debt and development heats up in final council debate.
The light at the end of the campaign tunnel is within sight. Alexandria’s City Council candidates fought their last debate of the campaign season on Oct. 14 at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center hosted by the Old Town North Civic Association.
Alexandria: Computer, Firearm Experts Testify in Severance Trial
The first few days of the trial of Charles Severance were marked by passionate arguments from the defense and prosecution, culminating in the emotional testimony of the sole witness to one of the murders. However, as the trial enters its third week, the long work of piecing together the evidence begins.
Alexandria: Searching Out Talent
Dingle at TC.
If you see a couple whizzing past on the Mount Vernon trail, do a double take, because it just may be Dr. Jesse Dingle, the new principal of T.C. Williams High School, and his wife, out for their morning run.
Letter: Why Quiet On Crime?
Letter to the Editor
Early this month, Leon Williams was fatally wounded on Belle Pre Way, in the middle of a new mixed-use development steps from Braddock Metro station.
Letter: Time for Change
Letter to the Editor
Mayor Bill Euille lacks the moral compass to lead Alexandria again. He lost the Democratic primaries in June to Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg.
Letter: Nice Vs. Needed
Letter to the Editor
Bill Eiulle was defeated in the Democrat primary, but now is campaigning as "A Proven Democrat for Mayor." How ethical is this?
Letter: Money and Governing
Letter to the Editor
Now that I’ve stopped laughing, it’s time to put pen to paper and reply to Mayor Euille’s comment in your Oct. 8 edition that “It takes money to run campaigns.
Letter: Need Two- Party Council
Letter to the Editor
In a few weeks Alexandrians will have the opportunity to return to a two-party democracy with the Nov. 3 City Council elections.
Letter: Taxes and Transparency
Letter to the Editor
My latest tax bill includes a breakdown of Alexandria City expenditures, intended to make me feel better as I write my check.
Letter: Where Are Our U.S. Senators?
Letter to the Editor
The conspicuous silence in Alexandria’s mayoral race rests with our two Democratic Senators Kaine and Warner.
Letter: Support Women’s Voices Theater
This fall the Washington metro area has seen more than 50 professional theatres produce more than 50 world premiere plays and musicals by more than 50 female playwrights as part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival.
Letter: Democratic Values
Letter to the Editor
I’ve been a lifelong Democrat. I am a Democrat because of my values, not the other way around.
Letter: Back to The Past?
Letter to the Editor
Are we the only ones confused by candidate Van Fleet’s mixed messages on business development?
Letter: Hindering Affordable Housing?
Letter to the Editor
On her website, Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg states that she would like to “support nonprofit developers who want to invest in our city’s affordable, workforce housing.” I agree.
Letter: Whose Interests?
Letter to the Editor
Many thanks to Ernie Lehmann [Letter, “Follow the Money,” Gazette packet, Oct. 15-21] for pointing us to the Virginia Public Access Project (www.VPAP.org/commitees).
Letter: Moneyed Special Interests
Letter to the Editor
In a recent letter to this paper, Mindy Lyle questions Ms. Silberberg’s judgement by suggesting absurdly that her opposition to development was essentially a failure to reach a consensus with her fellow council members.
Alexandria: 3 Top Restaurants for Carb-Loading Before Big Race
In advance of this weekend’s Marine Corps Marathon, here are three of the city’s best spots for getting your starch on.
For many area athletes, it’s all over but the shouting — and the running of 26.2 miles during Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon.
Alexandria People at Work: Every Kitchen’s a Challenge
Shawna Dillon's mother let her pick out the furniture for her bedroom and rearrange it when she was 7 years old and, "I've always, always wanted to be an interior designer."