Focusing on Financial Planning
Estate planning is a strategic process that pairs your ability to take care of your loved ones’ futures while at the same time taking care of yourself.
Just Another Day in Jail
Once again, the William G. Truesdale Detention Center in Alexandria provides the best housing and security for another alleged international terrorist.
New Deputy Chiefs at Police Department
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook has recently promoted Tammy Hooper and Dianne Gittins from the rank of Captain to Deputy Chief of Police, effective immediately.
City Seeks Public Comment on Renaming of Park
The City of Alexandria is seeking public comment on a proposal to rename 1 & 7 East Del Ray Avenue Pocket Park, located at the intersection of E. Del Ray and Commonwealth Avenues, the Judy Lowe Pocket Park.
Changing Climate In Richmond
THE GOVERNOR announced the new commission Tuesday in Virginia Beach on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, where the governor signed Executive Order 19, convening the Governor’s Climate Change and Resiliency Update Commission.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in May 2014
In May 2014, 258 Alexandria homes sold between $1,570,000-$129,900.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in May 2014
Classified Advertising June 25, 2014
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People at Work: Firefighter on Engine 204
The house tone went off. Durant Cephers quickly zipped off his shoes and pulled on his knee high steel-toed RBI retardant boots waiting by the fire truck. Then in a few seconds came his nomex hood, inner and outer layer protectant pants and jacket. He jumped into the right rear bucket seat. The firefighters were headed to a fire alarm on the third floor of new construction. It had taken about a minute from the time the alarm sounded until the fire truck pulled out into the street. Durant is assigned to the East Battalion, Engine 204 on Prince Street in Old Town, Alexandria.
Music by the River
At the waterfront last month, Sam Jones, a local acoustic guitar player, played some eclectic rhythm and blues music for passersby. His favorite song is Sinatra's "Call Me Irresponsible.”
ARHA To Celebrate Its 75 Year History
This year the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA) celebrates 75 years of service in the community. From its inception in 1939, the organization has provided affordable and low income housing and services, to thousands of families and spearheaded millions of dollars in redevelopment projects in the City of Alexandria.
Snapshot: Fishing
A family fishes in the Potomac at Jones Point with the Wilson Bridge in the background.
On the Waterfront
The Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association celebrates the launch of its blog at the Waterfront Market on June 17. Joining in the celebration are members of the Old Town Business and Professional Association. From left, in back, are Bill Butcher and Fred Parker. In the front are Meshelle Armstrong, Janet Barnett, Patricia Washington and Carol Supplee.
Column: Year in Review for SSA
Senior Services of Alexandria gathered with its board, staff, and community supporters to celebrate accomplishments over the past year on behalf of Alexandria’s senior community.
Pets Can Suffer in Summer Heat
It can be very tempting to bring your dog along for your round of errands when he is staring at you with those big brown eyes. Unfortunately it can be very dangerous, and illegal, to leave your dog in the car while you shop.
Letter: Council Solves Another Problem
To the Editor: Bravo and congratulations to the Alexandria City Council for rapidly installing the King Street hill bike lanes. The time between a small group of activists pushing for the lanes, council approval, and the spreading of green paint with white markings was incredibly fast. Some people complain that government is unresponsive and gets nothing done. Nonsense.
Letter: A Light on a Promise
To the Editor: It has come to my attention that those who oppose stadium lights at T.C. Williams High School are being described as “racially motivated” by some proponents of the lights. The implication is that lighting opponents are wary of people of various ancestries playing on the field after dark, something that would be possible with a lighted stadium.
Letter: Sound and Light Show on Seminary Hill
To the Editor: Once again the “fear of change” putdown is being wielded by a small group of contentious promoters who want stadium lights installed permanently at T.C. Williams’ large athletic stadium. They propose that the sound and lights would be fully amplified and lit for a variety of year-round night activities, led by football. As this is a local election year, the timing is impeccable, and our mayor is gaining some press, while once again aggravating the people who vote … throughout the city.
Letter: Sickening Obstacles
To the Editor: Gov. Terry McAuliffe did the right thing with his line-item veto of the obstacles in the budget that legislators put in his way regarding Medicaid expansion. The idea that these legislators, who are probably quite well-insured, deny Medicaid coverage to low-income working people is — well, it is sickening.