Puppies Destined for Important Work
Bred, donated and/or rescued for assistance dog training by paws4people.org, these "baby pictures" will be shared with the children and veterans matched with each dog.
Editorial: Tragic Consequences
Money lost by refusal to expand health coverage, but also life, health and livelihood.
The Virginia General Assembly’s refusal to expand Medicaid, extending health coverage to as many as 400,000 Virginians has resulted in the loss of about $1 billion in direct payments. But that understates the loss, failing to calculate the cost of the lost health of thousands of Virginians.
Give Blood, Give Back to Community
Paul VI Student Hosting Blood Drive in Clifton
Kiefer, a student at Paul VI Catholic School in Fairfax, is planning a second blood drive in Clifton in honor of his brother.
Julie’s Datery Debuts At Del Ray Farmers’ Market
Julie’s Datery began selling the dates at the Del Ray Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 12.
Mount Vernon Nights
The Annandale Brass took the stage at Grist Mill Park to perform “A Slice of Americana” on Friday evening, July 11.
Life Lessons on the Water
Amy Zang directs sailing camp.
It was 9:45 a.m. in early July, and Amy Zang, who lives in Del Ray, was checking in the 141 campers sitting on the lawn waiting for their week of sailing instruction at the Washington Sailing Marina.
Q and A: Walton To Play Football at Fork Union Military Academy
KyReem Walton spent three seasons on the T.C. Williams varsity football team.
Car Wash For a Cause
There was no shortage of suds as volunteers for the Unity Day Festival washed cars in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts...
Alexandria Celebrates Its 265th
The City of Alexandria hosted its annual birthday celebration at Oronoco Bay Park on Saturday evening, July 12.
Alexandria Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 268 Alexandria homes sold between $2,200,000-$116,000
Alexandria Home Sales: June, 2014
Advising Senior Citizens
Carla Rollandini assists those in their “Golden Years.”
When she is not making her rounds and visiting sick patients and their families at the hospital, Carla Rollandini is working as a self-employed professional and began her endeavor of “Carla Care, Inc.” in 1993.
Commentary: Inova Alexandria Hospital Honored in National Surveys
Hot off the presses, the latest “Best Hospital” survey by U.S. News and World Report magazine hit newsstands this month, and I’m proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital is again ranked among the nation’s best for providing highly skilled inpatient care. U.S. News ranked us #6 among hospitals in the Washington metro area, #8 in Virginia and a high-performer in six areas of clinical care (health.usnews.com/best-hospitals).
Letter: Wrong Starting Point
To the Editor
Letter: Focus on Academics, Not Lights
To the Editor
Letter: Partnerships Support School Success
To the Editor
Letter: ODBC’s Summer Decision
To the Editor
Alexandria in 1812
In June 1812, when the United States declared war on Great Britain and the War of 1812 began, what was Alexandria like?
Obituary: James Milton Higgins
Alexandria native James Milton Higgins died on July 7, 2014, after a hale and hearty 90 years of life.
The Making of an Author
David Vermont turns from legal briefs to a novel.
David Vermont, a workers compensation lawyer in Alexandria, never liked writing when he was younger. As a lawyer, writing 10 to 30 page briefs and proposals can be tedious. Now Vermont is also an author, with “The Last Confession of the Vampire Judas Iscariot” released in March and another book in the works.
Alexandria to Purchase Storied Waterfront Properties for $5 Million
Sale expected to seal Boat Club deal and open key part of waterfront.
City officials are on the verge of finalizing the sale of two slices of waterfront property, a $5 million purchase years in the making that will help seal a deal with the Old Dominion Boat Club and open up a key part of the waterfront to the public.