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.
Letter: Planting a Tree For Arbor Day
Today, I had a tree a tree planted in honor of Arbor Day, April 27. I donated the cost of the tree through the Living Landscape Fund (www.alexandriava.gov/LivingLandscape).
Recognizing Valor Award Winners
First responders from across the city were honored at the 26th annual Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Valor Awards ceremony at the Crown Plaza Hotel April 26.
Got Food?
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set for May 12.
The nation's largest single-day food drive will take place on Saturday, May 12, when postal workers in Alexandria will join others across the country in the 20th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
Spring to It
ACT for Alexandria Executive Director John Porter, left, demonstrates the Spring2Action online donation program to Peter Dingman May 2 at the Uptowner Café.
Honoring Heroes
American Legion volunteers Russ Crager, Jay Palermino and Steve Artley hand a flyer with information on the Heroes of Post 24 project to Ralph Timmons at Market Square April 28.
Column: Speaker Series Focuses on Education
One of the most anticipated benefits of retirement is the ability to put a stressful career — be it in an office, in nature, on a job site, or in the home — behind you.
Column: Honoring EMS Partners in Healthcare
They are the first responders and the first link in the chain of survival when an emergency strikes.
Del Ray Montessori Adds Elementary Level
Starting in Fall of 2012, The Del Ray Montessori School will offer classes for children from 2 1/2 to 9 years old.
Prescription Drugs by the Pound
The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office collected 227 pounds of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction at the fourth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.