2012 Del Ray House and Garden Tour
The 2012 Del Ray House and Garden Tour is pleased to announce the 12 homes that will be featured on the May 19 tour:
Old Town Boutique District Hosts 2nd Annual ‘Boutiques Give Back’ Charity Day
The Old Town Boutique District announces its Second Annual Boutiques Give Back Charity Day — a community-focused Spring event taking place on Saturday, May 19. This creative, small business driven event is staged to be the largest charity collaboration in the D.C. Metro area.
Calendar for May 3
E-mail announcements to the Gazette, gazette@connectionnewspapers.com. Photos and artwork are encouraged. Deadline is Thursday at noon for the following week's paper. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with questions.
Willis Glenn Wright Dies
Willis Glenn Wright, R.Ph, of Fairfax, formerly of Alexandria, died on April 23, 2012. Beloved husband of 10 years to Ruth J. Montllor. Loving father of William "Addison" Wright (Mala) and Edward H. Wright (Diane). Cherished grandfather of Ashley Carrie, William "Glenn", John Savage "Jay", and Emma Addison Wright.
Civil War Balloon Corps
Reenactors at Fort Ward Museum and Park portrayed the Union forces’ special military reconnaissance team, the Balloon Corps. The program on April 28 featured a reenactor portraying period aeronaut Thaddeus Lowe, and a partially inflated netted gas balloon.
Rebuilding Together Volunteers Help Homeowners in Need
The noise didn't seem to bother Rudy* as his Alexandria home of 30 years was overtaken by a team of volunteers who proceeded to plant, patch and paint their way through the Edison Street house as part of National Rebuilding Day April 28.
Schools Name John C. Baker Lead Psychologist
John C. Baker has been named lead psychologist for the Alexandria City Public Schools. The position supports the professional learning of ACPS’ school-based psychologists.
Students To Participate in ‘Concept to Catwalk’
West Potomac Academy Fashion Design students will present “Runway Ready 2012: Concept to Catwalk,” on Friday, May 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. at West Potomac High School. All garments featured in the show are designed by graduating level two students.
Comment on Dyke Marsh Restoration Plan
The George Washington Memorial Parkway, a unit of the National Park Service, is seeking the public’s input on concept alternatives for the Dyke Marsh Restoration and Long Term Management Plan.
Police Arrest Suspect after DNA Hit
Police arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a burglary of an 82-year-old woman’s home in February.
Anniversary Gathering
Author Judith Viorst spoke to an audience of more than 200 at the first anniversary celebration of At Home in Alexandria (AHA!) last month.
Google Unveils Local Student’s Entry
Emily Powell named state winner in Doodle 4 Google contest.
Alexandria City Public Schools fifth-grader Eileen Powell was selected as a state winner in the annual Doodle 4 Google Contest. Google representatives announced the news Wednesday, May 2 at George Mason Elementary School and unveiled Eileen’s “doodle” to her peers.
Willis Glenn Wright
Willis Glenn Wright, R.Ph, of Fairfax, formerly of Alexandria, died on April 23, 2012. Beloved husband of 10 years to Ruth J. Montllor. Loving father of William "Addison" Wright (Mala) and Edward H. Wright (Diane).
South Potomac Yard Area Certified as Safe
EPA, State supervised original cleanup.
The Potomac Yard was initially cleared of environmental contaminants under the Environmental Protection Agency’s “accelerated Superfund cleanup site,” according to a report issued in 2004.
Neighborhoods
Old Town
One problem about the glorious George Washington Memorial Parkway is it's always there.
Letter: City Against Its Residents?
The City of Alexandria has announced that it will appeal the ruling by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) that the Planning Director overstepped her bounds by denying a citizen petition opposing the Waterfront Plan.
Letter: Appreciates BZA Decision
Excellent reporting as usual by Michael Lee Pope in April 18 edition of Alexandria Gazette.
Letter: Not Quite An Endorsement
The Jan. 20, 2012 letter from the National Park Service (NPS) that discusses the Small Area Waterfront Plan only states “general support for the proposed 2011 Plan.
Letter: Alternative For Mayor
Last fall, I had the extraordinary opportunity to travel to the Arctic as a geologist and tour guide aboard a ship.
Letter: Able To Be Heard After All
Since my letter was printed in Alexandria Gazette titled "Another Done Deal", April 26, the Transportation Commission has decided to allow for public comments at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 2 regarding the Beauregard Small Area Plan — with much pressure from the community and only one member of City Council, Councilwoman Alicia Hughes, intervening for us.