Alexandria Brief: Redistricting Pushed Back
The redistricting of Alexandria’s Public Schools, originally slated to go into effect for the 2016-2017 school year, may be delayed until the 2017-2018 school year.
Alexandria: The Gospel of the Berg
Neighborhood gathers in prayer for victims of violence.
The courtyards of the Berg neighborhood were busy late on Nov. 20 with chants of “Victory is Mine.” More than 50 residents and visitors came together to honor the local victims of violence, with more filtering in as the night went on.
Alexandria: Legacy of Euille
A celebration of accomplishments.
Over the last 12 years in office, Mayor William Euille has won a fair share of friends, and they nearly all showed up to the Mayor’s Legacy Reception at the Carlyle Club on Nov. 23.
Alexandria People at Work: Owens Found His Passion
It was the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Justin Owens, butcher and one of the managers at Society Fair, said, "Today starts the crazy four days. People woke up this morning and realized Thursday is Thanksgiving and we have been getting panicked phone calls asking if it is too late to order their Thanksgiving dinners."
Letter: Easing Congestion
Letter to the Editor
Every afternoon, Route 1 traffic is generally backed up at Henry Street, which is a one way road going south.
Letter: Thanksgiving in Virginia
Letter to the Editor
Virginians can rightly claim our forebears first celebrated and established the custom of celebrating Thanksgiving on these shores.
Letter: Tour Bus Issue
Letter to the Editor
I recently was a houseguest on the 200 block of S. Lee Street in Alexandria.
Letter: Correct Totals
Letter to the Editor
I appreciate your running my letter making sense of the statistics and I know how hard it is to transcribe from my handwritten letters.
Letter: Major Events Need Parking
Letter to the Editor
Today I am writing in reference to our newest school building. The building that was built to hold more than 700 students.
Alexandria: Annual Holiday Door Decorating Judging
An Old Town tradition will get underway the week of Dec. 6, when residents of the Old and Historic District of Alexandria will display their holiday spirit on their doors and a team of judges from the Old Town Walled Garden Club will select the winners of the 48th Annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest.
Alexandria: Soul Providers
SSA volunteers honored.
Senior Services of Alexandria held its Volunteer Appreciation luncheon Nov. 12 at the Durant Center, recognizing volunteers from across the city and honoring individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the well-being of seniors through SSA programs.
Alexandria: ‘La Dolce Vita’
AHA honors senior advocate Sultane.
Senior advocate Amber Nightingale Sultane, state associate director for AARP Virginia, was presented with the Community Spirit award by At Home in Alexandria at the organization’s fourth annual benefit Nov. 8 at Laporta’s Restaurant.
Thanksgiving in Alexandria
Please pass the Jollof Rice, injera, shiro,and turkey.
Kadijatu “Katie” Sesay has been in the U.S. for 12 years. She is a nursing student at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Arlington and lives in Alexandria.
Column: Morning Mindfulness and Gratitude
Commentary
Mindfulness is a serious discipline for me. It’s hard work and I can only manage it for a little while at a time. I try to be aware of the many, many technologies in my life, some small, others big, things I could not begin to replicate on my own.
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