Reenacting the Grandest Congress
Just two years after British merchant John Carlyle completed work on his new home in Alexandria, the Commander-in-chief of His Majesty’s Forces in North America paid him a visit. The commander was Major General Edward Braddock.
Column: Health and Fitness Fair for Seniors
Now that it is finally Spring and the weather is warming up, it’s time to get out and start moving. The April 23 Speaker Series is just the place to be. This month SSA is cosponsoring its April Speaker Series on “The 5 Senses and Aging/Health & Fitness Fair,” with Inova Alexandria Hospital and Alexandria’s Successful Aging Committee. It’s taking place from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria.
Health and Fitness Fair for Seniors
Now that it is finally Spring and the weather is warming up, it’s time to get out and start moving. The April 23 Speaker Series is just the place to be. This month SSA is cosponsoring its April Speaker Series on “The 5 Senses and Aging/Health & Fitness Fair,” with Inova Alexandria Hospital and Alexandria’s Successful Aging Committee. It’s taking place from 9:30 a.m. – noon at the Lee Center, 1108 Jefferson Street, Alexandria.
Commentary: Rebuilding for Safety
To the Editor: With limited vision and hearing, Ginny* worries about tripping in the home that she’s lived in for more 74 years. Esther, a 93-year-old with heart disease, needs handrails to hold on to for safety. John, a 71-year old whose roof caved in during the earthquake, could use a variety of repairs including better lighting since he can’t see well.
Commentary:Rebuilding for Safety
To the Editor: With limited vision and hearing, Ginny* worries about tripping in the home that she’s lived in for more 74 years. Esther, a 93-year-old with heart disease, needs handrails to hold on to for safety. John, a 71-year old whose roof caved in during the earthquake, could use a variety of repairs including better lighting since he can’t see well.
Mother's Day Photos
Mother’s Day is May 11, 2014, and every year at this time, we call for submissions to our Mother’s Day photo gallery.
FAREWELL TO BEV
All my memories of former Councilwoman Beverly Beidler seem to involve motion. I remember how joyfully she moved and how happy she was dancing the Virginia Reel during Marion's Music Hall, a fundraiser to help get Marion Van Landingham elected.
Spring2ACTion Raises $1,031,282
Fundraiser Benefits Nonprofits
Alexandria's annual online giving day, Spring2ACTion, generated a record-breaking $1,031,282 for 121 Alexandria nonprofits in 24 hours on April 9.
Letter: More Parking Needed
To the Editor
Letter: Helping Those Truly in Need
To the Editor
TC Students Advocating on Capitol Hill
Students from TC Williams King Street & Satellite Campuses along with ARHA’s Momentum Leadership Program attended the Third Annual BWR Women of Power Summit on Capitol last month. The Momentum Leadership Program is co-funded by the City of Alexandria's Youthfund.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
In February 2014, 103 Alexandria homes sold between $3,025,000-$91,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
Classified Advertising April 9, 2014
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Civil War Recruiting Day
Reenactors portraying soldiers of the 3rd U.S. Infantry, Company K, set up camp recently at Fort Ward Park for “Recruiting Day.”
Tartan Day Festival in Old Town
For the first time, the National Capital Tartan Day Committee (NCTDC) hosted the annual Tartan Day festival at Waterfront Park on Saturday, April 5.
Maintaining a Viable and Diverse Community
As you consider the FY 2015 proposed city budget, we urge you to make additional and needed investments in housing, health and human services programs. These recommendations were developed through a collaborative process of nonprofit housing developers, human service providers, and advocacy organizations identifying community needs and then making recommendations for the FY 2015 budget.
Annual Alexandria Invitational Cheerleading Competition
Quinn Davis, 6 years old, with family friend Jennifer Catton at the annual Alexandria Invitational Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, April 5. A member of the Mount Vernon Tigers, Youth Level 2, she finished first place.
DeMarini Stars Prime Win TP Tournament
Demarini Stars 13u Prime team won the area TP Tournament the weekend of March 22, winning four straight games for the championship.
Commentary: Preparing Students for OR Jobs
If you’ve ever played that classic board game, “The Game of Life,” you’re familiar with the game’s first important life choice: College Path or Career Path. No doubt, a similar choice is on the minds of upcoming seniors at Alexandria’s T.C. Williams High School as they finalize their choices for next year’s classes. For those choosing to pursue the career path first, they have a new course option called the Claude Moore Surgical Tech Scholars Program. Created as a joint venture between Alexandria City Public Schools, Inova Alexandria Hospital and the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, the Surgical Tech program resulted from a very real need to fill healthcare jobs in this specialty right now, while also preparing a pool of qualified applicants to meet future demand. Data from the U.S.