Column: 'Bulky Boy'
Although this title invokes the nickname of one of my three male cats – Andrew, to be specific – he is in fact not the point of th is column.
From Foster Care to Founding Nonprofit ‘Acts of Random Kindness’
Fundraiser to benefit iCan program.
It’s unusual today for a 22-year-old to have a Master’s degree and to have founded a non-profit. It’s downright amazing if that young person spent much of her childhood homeless and hungry before spending her high school years in foster care in the city of Alexandria.
Classified Advertising August 19, 2015
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Alexandria: State Final Appearance Gives Ireton Football ‘Sense of Purpose’
Cardinals return eight defensive starters, six offensive.
Bishop Ireton reached the VISAA Division 1 state championship game last season.
Column: Accommodate or Exacerbate
As a diagnosed-as-“terminal” cancer patient (is that better, Rebecca?), I feel I am due some accommodations. However, when offered or given, I am hesitant to accept (not always, though; I’ll be honest).
Alexandria Obituary: Friends Remember John K. Severson
Owner of Al’s Steakhouse dies at 73.
His name wasn’t Al. But he would answer to it and even sign autographs with the name so many assumed was his. He was Johnny Severson, and for more than 50 years he was the man behind the legendary cheesesteak sandwiches at Al’s Steakhouse in Del Ray.
Alexandria: Small Budget Threatens Arts' Commission Plans
Commission for the Arts Copes with Budget Squeeze
Massive budget cuts to the Alexandria Commission for the Arts has put a damper on some of the group’s hopes for 2016. According to Allison Nance, a member of the Commission for the Arts, last year Alexandria's Arts Commission received $200,000 from the city for public arts projects and other art projects around the city. However, in 2016, Nance says that funding dropped to zero.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon: Carucci Joins National Breast Center Foundation
Martha Carucci of Alexandria has been named program manager of National Breast Center Foundation.
Alexandria Brief: Living Legends Elects New Board Members
Several new members have been elected to the Living Legends of Alexandria’s board of directors. The new members add experience in nonprofit management, event management, nonprofit legal consulting, grant writing, fundraising and marketing.
Column: Gumball Memories
Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Alexandria holds a lifetime of memories for Bernadette*. She is the last of three generations to call the city home.
Column: Sharing Lives through Friendly Visitor Program
Sharing Lives through Friendly Visitor Program
Our wonderful journey with the Friendly Visitor Program at Senior Services Alexandria began around two years ago.
Alexandria People at Work: The Art of Making Bread
The oven is warming to 450 degrees. Lisa Parkinson has lined up the unbleached flour, yeast and milk beside the freshly chopped rosemary, basil and thyme.
Alexandria: Living Legend Marga Fripp Strives To Empower Women
Living Legends of Alexandria is an ongoing 501(c)(3) photo-documentary project to identify, honor and chronicle the people making current history in Alexandria.
Alexandria Snapshot: Future Legends
Families of students in the ACPS 3-5 Grade Summer Enrichment Program joined their children recently at an end-of-class celebration.
Letter: Importance Of History
Letter to the Editor
Can we blame all of America’s racism problems on any street appearance of the Confederate flag and other symbols? And purge them by removing any reminders?
Letter: Examine School Spending
Letter to the Editor
I am the owner and operator of Potomac River, Realtors, located near the King Street Metro Station.
Obituary: Frances Dowdle Abbott "Smokie" Lyon
Frances Dowdle Abbott "Smokie" Lyon, 91, of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015.
Letter: Why Not Run?
Letter to the Editor
I have been amazed at the number of conversations suggesting that Mayor Euille should simply “fall in line” and “endorse the primary winner.”