Covert Matters: World's Still A Mess
The idea that every nation and peoples of the world should be like the United States has gotten out of hand a bit. It is unnerving the nation’s able diplomats and military men and women should try to enforce such nation building. This is somewhat foolhardy.
Digging into History
Alexandria Archaeology Museum to host archaeology camp for teens next month.
Madeline Francis wants to be an archaeologist when she grows up, just like her aunt Whitney.
In the Race for Children’s National
Alexandria family gets involved in Race for Every Child after son undergoes spinal fusion surgery.
After raising $712,000 last year, Children’s National Health System has set a goal of raising $1 million through the 2nd annual Race for Every Child in September. Ashley Husich, the race manager for the event, said that last year, the inaugural year for the race, surpassed expectations with 3,946 participants, and this year they are hoping to have 5,000.
Climbing the Pyramid: Alexandria to Launch Cost-Recovery Program
Dervices with highest community benefit to receive highest subsidy.
Hold your wallets. The city government has a new approach to delivering services, and it involves your money.
Alexandria Police Narrow Scope of Murder Investigations
Homicide detectives now calling Charles Severance "primary focus."
When Linda Robra first met Charles Severance at a Dulles Hilton swing dance in 2011, she could not have known that the man she came to know as "Charlie" would turn her life upside down.
Editorial: Safe Fourth
Talking and planning are the best safety measures; SoberRide offers a safety net.
Independence Day is a national celebration, and for many, that celebration includes alcohol. The summer overall and July 4 in particular are times of greater risk for drinking and driving.
What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride?
Absolutely nothing, if you’re state Sen. Chap Petersen.
A lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) has had it up to here with all the talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation on his blog — Ox Road South — but said he was leery of tackling what he deemed the forces of political correctness in the "War Against the Redskins" until June 18, when the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s Redskins trademarks, declaring that the name was "disparaging" to Native Americans at the time the trademarks were registered — as far back as 1967. That action pushed Petersen off the sidelines to lead an offensive attack.
"One Less Thing"
Forrest Gump knew when he voiced over: "Mama got the cancer and died on a Tuesday. I bought her a new hat with little flowers on it. And that’s all I have to say about that." And if you watched the movie as often as I did (it was one of my mother’s favorites), you may also recall "Mama always said you got to put the past behind you before you can move on."
Symphonic Appeal at Garden Party
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra hosted its annual garden party in Belle Haven at the home and garden of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Holden earlier this month.
Carlyle Hosts Food & Wine Festival
The Alexandria Food & Wine Festival returned to Carlyle on Saturday afternoon, June 21.
Call for Pet Photos & Stories
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on July 23, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Wednesday, July 16.
Graduation 2014: Leia Moran, Salutatorian
Fulfill the Promise
A speech given by the Salutatorian at the 2014 T.C. Williams commencement ceremony.
Graduation 2014: Suzanne Maxey, Principal
Lessons for a Lifetime
A speech given by the Principal at the 2014 T.C. Williams commencement ceremony.
Graduation 2014: Isabelle Harris, Senior Class President
Another Chapter
A speech by the Senior Class President at the 2014 T.C. Williams Commencement Ceremony.
Graduation 2014: Dr. Alvin L. Crawley
The Journey Ahead
Speech given by the Superintendent of School at the T.C. Williams Commencement Ceremony.
Week in Alexandria: May 21
Not Torn Asunder
Lawyers for former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were back in court this week trying to persuade a judge to separate the charges against them.
Week in Alexandria: June 4
Slip Displeasure
What is the future of pleasure boats on the waterfront? That's a question that has yet to be resolved. It's an uncertainty that's leaving pleasure-boaters, well, displeased.
Week in Alexandria
Rape charge dropped.
Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter won't say why he asked General District Court Judge Donald Haddock to drop the charge of rape against former Alexandria Deputy Sheriff Bryant Duane Pegues, who was fired from his job after evidence emerged that he had sex with an inmate at the city jail last month.
Graduation 2014: Carter Goodwin, Valedictorian
America's High School
Speech given by the valedictorian at the T.C Williams Commencement Ceremony of 2014
The Sound of Music
Alexandria Singers to present ‘Road Trip’ concert June 20, 21.
The year was 1975, when gas was $.57 a gallon, the top selling car was the Oldsmobile Cutlass and The Captain and Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together” topped the Billboard charts. It was also the year that 16 Alexandria residents got together to form the group known today as The Alexandria Singers.