Letter to the Editor: So Much for Transparency
No sooner had the Washington Post announced that its two warehouses were for sale than Bingo … council announces that they have had one of their “back room” executive sessions wherein they decided to alter the zoning code on the waterfront.
Letter to the Editor: Help Save Eldercrafters
This is an unabashed plea for someone, perhaps a developer, to help save Eldercrafters, the wonderful store across the street from Gadsby’s Tavern that sells only crafts made by senior citizens.
Letter to the Editor: Responsive Teachers
On Wednesday, Feb. 27 an incident occurred outside Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy. Tragically, Officer Peter Laboy was shot and is fighting to survive.
Letter to the Editor: Rational Compromise
A leader has stepped forward to advance a rational compromise on the Waterfront plan not unlike Councilwoman Del Pepper did last year.
Letter to the Editor: Council Should Discuss Compromise
I am writing to support the compromise which Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg seeks regarding the waterfront plan, a compromise consistent with her campaign reminder that we all serve “as the temporary stewards of this national treasure called Alexandria.”
Letter to the Editor: Competing For Parking
The Burke Library on Seminary Road is a great facility with courteous staff and lots of material. Too bad no one will be able to use it.
In Everyone's Thoughts
Community prays for Officer Laboy.
While Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy is fighting for his life at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, people who have heard about his plight are offering prayers and support from around the block to as far away as Canada.
Snow Denial
City spared from mid-Atlantic storm.
It was a snow day without the snow, or at least without any discernible accumulation for Alexandria despite predictions of up to 12 inches that led to the closing of schools throughout the city.
Column: Coping with Memory Loss
Senior Services of Alexandria is bringing in March like a lion with our March speaker series and the Generation-to-Generation Gala. You won't want to miss either of these events.
Column: Cracking the Stigma Barrier at College
The bad news confirmed by two recent studies is that mental illnesses, including severe mental illness, are more common among college students than they were at the turn of this century.
Column: Medicaid Reform and Extension
The right choice for Virginia’s health, hospitals, and taxpayers.
The recent compromise by the Virginia General Assembly to reform and expand the commonwealth’s Medicaid program is the right step toward extending health care coverage to even more of Virginia’s nearly one million uninsured residents.
Poem: blizzard (for Ted Kooser)
Dedicated to Ted Kooser, a former Poet Laureate who wrote about a famous midwestern blizzard in the late 19th century.
Obituary: Theresa Jean Edwards
Theresa Jean Edwards, age 81, of Alexandria, died Feb. 14, 2013 at Grace Nursing Home in Clarksville, Tenn.
Obituary: Joyce Marie Scott
Mrs. Joyce Marie Scott, 80, died on Feb. 26, 2013.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Calendar March 6
Entertainment calendar for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon areas.
Alexandria School Notes March 6
School notes for Alexandria natives.
SOLA Hosts Patrons Party
The Symphony Orchestras League of Alexandria held its annual Patrons Party on Feb. 23 at the home of Dr. Joseph and Bertha Braddock in Alexandria.
Thinking Day
Each year on Feb. 22, World Thinking Day, girls honor their sister Girl Guides and Girl Scouts by taking time to give thanks for their international friendships and remember that Girl Scouts of the USA is part of a global community
The Ballyshaner’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Patrick's Day Parade pays tribute to Vietnam veterans.
In what was perhaps the biggest turnout since its inception, Alexandria celebrated its Irish heritage March 2 and paid tribute to Vietnam Veterans in the 32nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sponsored by The Ballyshaners, the parade was founded by Pat Troy, who officially stepped down as organizer following this year's event.
Gala Raises $100,000
Center for Alexandria’s Children honors three for work with at-risk children.
The Center for Alexandria’s Children, a public-private partnership that serves abused and neglected children, raised a record $100,000 and honored three Alexandrians who have shown dedication and service to improving the lives of Alexandria’s children at its fourth annual Gala Benefit on Feb. 28 at Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town. Alexandria residents Lissa and Dagobert Soergel were presented with the Center’s 2013 Champion for Children Award for their work in founding and expanding Child and Family Network Centers (CFNC), an organization which provides preschool education for at risk children in Alexandria and Arlington.