Alexandria People At Work: It’s All About the Milk
It was dark on the farm as Kinsley Coulter got up at 2 a.m. to load his truck and drive the 150 miles from Juniata County, Pa. to the Alexandria Farmer's market on Saturday.
Alexandria Snapshot: Back-to-School Supply Drive
The local chapter of the National Forum of Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) participates yearly with Alexandria City Public Schools in collecting items for an annual back-to-school supply drive. James Hunt is the president of the Alexandria Metro Chapter of NFBPA.
Alexandria Seeks Cycling Spokespersons
Transportation Master Plan could shift gears in favor of cycling community.
Do cyclists in Alexandria ride in the road or on the sidewalk? How do cyclists riding the Mount Vernon trail pass through Alexandria?
Alexandria Snapshots: Early Start
Alexandria City Public Schools kicked off its week-long Kindergarten Prep (K-Prep) program and two-day Middle School Prep programs last week with the aim of having every child acclimated to their new environment and routines and ready for learning on the first day of school.
Alexandria People: Celebrating Their Golden Anniversary
Deborah Dodge, then 17, wedded James W. Blackburn, Jr., then 18, on Aug. 27, 50 years ago at Christ Church in Rockville, Md., officiated by the Rev. Raymond P. Black.
Alexandria Neighborhoods: Taylor Run
The Washington Balalaika Society presented Peter Omelchenko in an interesting concert at the Lyceum.
Letter: Prudent Investments
Letter to the Editor
I would like to add some thoughts to the ongoing discussions about the city’s debt.
Letter: Appreciates Progress
Letter to the Editor
I’ve lived in Alexandria for 20 years, and there has been wonderful progress during this time.
'The Eagles': Alexandria F.O.E. 871 Continues to Soar
The sign outside simply reads “F.O.E.” It is easy to miss when traveling along Cameron Street in the middle of Old Town. But for 110 years, members of Aerie 871 of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles have gathered here in friendship, fellowship and to reach out to those in need in the community.
Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2015
In July, 2015, 236 Alexandria homes sold between $2,495,000-$120,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2015
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Aug. 28-Sept. 6
Events in Mount Vernon and Alexandria Va. this weekend.
Alexandria Neighborhood Outlook: Redeveloping and Reshaping Old Town
Some residents continue to harbor resentment.
As Alexandria moves forward with development plans that will reshape the waterfront, the last year in Old Town has been defined largely by a deep conflict between many residents of the historic district and local government.
Alexandria: TC Field Hockey Dominates at Under the Lights Tournament
Titans motivated by 2014 season-ending loss to Woodson.
The T.C. Williams field hockey team went 4-0 during the Under the Lights tournament.
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.