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.
How To Help
For anyone wishing to help the family of Officer Peter Laboy, the Alexandria Police Association is coordinating efforts for individuals and organizations to show support or donate to the family. “We have set up a Facebook page that will update everyone on Officer Laboy's progress and any specific requests of the family,” said APA board of directors trustee Capt. Shahram Fard.
Bishop Ireton Beats Potomac School in VISAA Playoffs
Cardinals earned first trip to WCAC semifinals by beating Gonzaga.
Bishop Ireton boys' basketball coach Neil Berkman called the Cardinals' win over Gonzaga a "program-changer."
Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Feb. 27
Entertainment calendar for the Alexandria and Mount Vernon areas.
Vercessi’s Latest Novel Highlights Local Sites
Pursuing a cold case.
Retired Navy captain and local author George Vercessi highlights the Alexandria area in his latest novel “NCIS Agent Jerzy Shore.”
Bike-N-Roll on All DASH Buses
Alexandria Transit Company mechanics and Sportworks contractors spent this past weekend installing new bike racks on the 53 DASH buses that had not been equipped with them.
Barkley Square Opens Pet Spaaah
Barkley Square Pet Spaaah has opened at the former location of Dogspaw Grooming in Falls Church.
Letter to the Editor: Derry Will Be Missed
Bob Feldkamp’s very nice memorial to Frederic Wolcott (Derry) Bancroft, which appeared in the Gazette Packet – Neighborhoods – old Town (Feb. 21) was much appreciated.
Letter to the Editor: Embrace Civic Duties
I am a proud 16-year citizen of Alexandria. One of the things I love most about living here is the city’s commitment to creating a caring environment and fulfilling the needs of its citizens.
Letter to the Editor: Saluting Members Of Santa Claus’s Yacht Club
Approximately 20 years ago, members of Santa Claus’s Yacht Club entered the lives of many families who reside in the city of Alexandria.
Letter to the Editor: Worthy of Preservation?
I live on a block adjoining the one with the ramshackle building which once housed the Carver Nursery School.
Letter to the Editor: Encourage Riding Bikes
Over the last few weeks there have been several articles about registering and charging fees for bikes in the city. Given the logic and questionable application of the economic concept of free rider(s), why stop at registering just bicycles?
Letter to the Editor: Support School Construction
Right now, Alexandria is facing the same issue as many other school districts: increasing enrollment. This year, ACPS enrollment jumped 5.8 percent, but this is not an anomaly; it’s a trend.
Stearman: Helping Young and Old in Alexandria
He epitomizes spirit of volunteerism.
Lewis A. Stearman has supported Alexandria’s youth for almost 75 years. His passion for serving young people developed when, as a compassionate 16-year-old, he sent Valentine’s Day cards to patients at Children’s Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Witnesses Recount Feb. 18 Shooting
Chief Cook offers condolences to Sellers family.
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook offered his condolences to the family of Taft Sellers in a Feb. 25 press conference that detailed the investigative process in place regarding the city's first police-related shooting since 2009.
Higher Taxes, Cuts in Services
Young proposes $626.6 million budget.
An increase in property taxes along with cuts in services to Alexandria residents are part of the $626.6 million General Fund Operating Budget proposed Feb. 26 by City Manager Rashad Young for fiscal year 2014.
Column: Major Step Forward
The short 45-day 2013 General Assembly session was a roller coaster, but I am glad to have the privilege of representing our community and our values in Richmond.
Police Officer Seriously Injured
An Alexandria police officer is in critical condition after being shot during a traffic stop on Wednesday. Feb. 27.
Column: A Tough Transportation Vote
The 46-day legislative session drew to a close on Saturday, Feb. 23. As you know, transportation dominated the debate this session.
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