Alexandria People at Work: Martha Teaches Tea Etiquette
"Oh my goodness, I can see your elbows," Martha Washington said to Mary "Peggy" White who attended the Sunday afternoon tea at Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town.
Letter: Enough for Status Quo
Letter to the Editor
After receiving the second phone call from the Euille campaign wanting to know if I have any concerns that the mayor needs to know about, I have to wonder what took him so long to ask.
Letter: Acclaimed New Field
Letter to the Editor
On my way home from church early Sunday afternoon, I noticed a soccer game in progress on the newly constructed Jefferson-Houston playing field, so I went across the street to watch Cal-Berkeley play Yale.
Letter: Complicating Factors
Letter to the Editor
The City of Alexandria is leveraging its full faith and credit to issue about $200 million in debt to pay for construction of the Potomac Metro station.
Letter: Need Money To Fix Streets
Letter to the Editor
Alexandria’s streets have suffered through two harsh winters that have caused a rash of potholes throughout our city. Even with a hasty campaign of spring patching, things remain rocky.
Poetry: Postmarks
from Akron Cleveland Chicago
Letter: Change Strategy
Letter to the Editor
I am surprised to learn that Kerry Donley, who has been involved in our city for many years both as a banker and as an elected official, still does not understand that elected officials cannot control the pace of development.
Letter: Leadership? Management?
Letter to the Editor
For years Kerry Donelly has vainly attempted to balance out the city budget by touting commercial growth.
Letter: Frustrated Taxpayer
Letter to the Editor
I am frustrated. I have not felt represented by the majority of the actions taken by city hall over the past 25 years. Is anyone else with me?
Alexandria: MetroStage Presents ‘The Letters’
Two-person psychological, cat-and-mouse drama takes place in 1930’s Soviet Union.
MetroStage in Alexandria is presenting the psychological drama, “The Letters,” directed by John Vreeke, May 15 to June 14.
Letter: In Memory, In Tribute
Letter to the Editor
What does Memorial Day really mean to those who wait for their loved ones to return from serving their country in war?
The Fight for the 45th
Democratic primary candidates vying to replace Delegate Krupicka lay out campaign priorities.
As with most candidates in a primary, the Democrats campaigning to replace Robert Krupicka as delegate for Virginia’s 45th District which includes parts of Alexandria, Arlington and Mount Vernon, don’t vary greatly in their positions on political issues. Where these candidates do vary is their experience and priorities.
Alexandria Home Sales: April, 2015
In April, 2015, 224 Alexandria homes sold between $2,325,000-$97,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: April, 2015
SFA Warns of Financial Offers
Some T.C. Williams High School students have been receiving letters from private companies offering to help determine college admission and financial aid eligibility.
Teaching Technology Gallery Walk Benefits Students, Teachers
Gallery Walk highlights innovations in classroom technology.
“You have died of dysentery.”
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