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.
Defense Is Strength of Titans Field Hockey
T.C. Williams field hockey team beats Hayfield in its tournament opener.
T.C. Williams Football Loaded with Playmakers
Titans to open 2012 season at home against Wakefield.
The T.C. Williams football team is loaded with playmakers entering the 2012 season.
Celebrating Lenny Harris at One Love Festival
On Saturday afternoon, Aug. 18, the field at Braddock Park filled with friends, neighbors and the family to celebrate the One Love Festival and the legacy of Lenny Harris.
Lee-Fendall House Hosts Great Gatsby Ice Cream Social
The house and garden of the Lee-Fendall House opened for an afternoon Ice Cream Social on Sunday, Aug. 26.
Classified Advertising Aug 29, 2012
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How Much Money for Retirement?
Too many underestimate what they need.
Some of the conversation and discussion at Senor Law Day on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon at First Baptist Church at 2932 King Street will include funding a retirement.
Covert Matters
Alexandria’s Dave Johnson for President
I’m absenting myself from the national political conventions this year.
Column: How Teamwork Saves Lives
Earlier this year, I shared some of Inova Alexandria Hospital’s successful efforts to improve quality of care for heart attack patients.
Alexandria Bulletin Board 8/29
Alexandria Bulletin Board 8/29
Working To Create Fitting Memorial
Contrabands and Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial on pace for Spring 2013 opening.
In Spring 2007, the City of Alexandria purchased a desolate and overgrown lot on the southern edge of town and promptly razed the site’s two buildings.
Carlyle House and the War of 1812
Re-enactors in 19th century costumes roamed the grounds and home of John Carlyle on Aug. 18 re-enacting life during the siege of Alexandria during the War of 1812.