Bishop Ireton Drops Season Opener to Bishop O’Connell
Bishop Ireton football coach Tony Verducci was pleased with how the Cardinals finished their game against Bishop O'Connell on Aug. 31.
On the Campaign Trail
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell may not have received the vice presidential nomination, but he got a great consolation prize this week — a prime-time speaking slot this year at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
City Officials Clash with Descendants of Long-Neglected Graves at Fort Ward
African-American burials may never be discovered as city prepares management plan.
Two years ago, city officials aimed a high-powered radar from California at the ground in various spots at Fort Ward.
Titans Demolish Wakefield in Season Opener
TC will host 2011 region runner-up Westfield on Sept. 8.
The T.C. Williams football team opened the 2012 season with a 73-0 victory against Wakefield.
Rob Krupicka Wins Special Election In Landslide Victory
Councilman wins every precinct in special election for 45th District of House of Delegates.
Back in 2003, a former AOL executive named Rob Krupicka launched his campaign for Alexandria City Council at Fireflies — a popular Del Ray restaurant a stone’s throw from the Krupicka house on East Nelson Avenue.
Column: Symptoms or just Sometimes
Making the best of a bad situation, that’s how I roll (I’m a Red Sox fan after all). Some days are easier than others, some symptoms/treatments/results are better than others. And some columns make more sense than others. But that’s cancer for you: an equal opportunity “screwer-upper.”
Calendar: Aug. 29, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Notes from the Producer: Jacques Brel is Alive and Well at MetroStage
Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living is Paris is a classic. It landed in New York in 1968 with an English translation and played at the Village Gate for four years.
Pupcakes Raise $1,000
For five days the girls sold the decorated pupcakes. Their personal goal was $500.
Alexandria School Notes: Aug. 29, 2012
Alexandria School Notes
Promoting Back-to-School Traffic Safety
Next week all Alexandria students will be back in school so Alexandria Sheriff’s Deputy Valarie Wright is spreading the word about traffic safety by distributing posters and giveaways for AAA’s annual “School’s Open Drive Carefully” campaign.
RTA Receives $15,000 Grant
Rebuilding Together Alexandria, a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that preserves affordable housing and revitalizes communities, received a $15,000 grant from the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation this month.
Obituary: Gilbert Zimmerman
Gil Zimmerman, 94, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at his Woodhaven residence in the Williamsburg Landing retirement community in Williamsburg, Va.
Letter: Aug. 29, 2012
‘Demolition By Neglect’
The following is an open letter addressed to Mayor Bill Euille and members of City Council.
Letter: Aug. 29, 2012
Clear Choice For Mayor
In considering the upcoming mayoral election, it is essential to examine Mayor Bill Euille’s recent record as the leader of the City Council.
Letter: Aug. 29, 2012
Voice for Education
For many years, Rob Krupicka has been a voice for education in Alexandria; it is time his voice is heard in Richmond as a delegate for the 45th.
Letter: Aug. 29, 2012
More Than Sound Bites
Ron Rigby and others maintain that it is unreasonable to ask Mayor Euille to debate his mayoral opponent, Andrew Macdonald, for more than a few minutes at any debate. They say that the Mayor is too busy “running the city” or “The Mayor has a city to run.”
Letter: Aug. 29, 2012
Thank You, Bruce Johnson.
The citizens of Alexandria owe a debt of gratitude to Bruce Johnson, who is retiring from city government.
Scuba for Wounded Warriors
Patriot Scuba instructors offered recreational scuba diving lessons to a number of military veterans in the pool at the Holiday Inn at Eisenhower Avenue on Saturday, Aug. 25.