Alexandria Library Awarded
The Virginia Public Library Directors Association (VPLDA) has awarded the Alexandria Library the “Outstanding Public Relations Award” for the 75th Anniversary of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In public awareness campaign.
Alexandria: Roberdeau House on the Market
Historic property in Old Town up for sale for the first time in 40 years.
An expansive historic home is on the market in Old Town Alexandria for the first time in 40 years. Listed in the Historic American Building Survey, the four-story Roberdeau house has eight fireplaces, six bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms and a basement.
Victory Day Fly-in
Disappointed visitors searched the sky at Dulles on Saturday, May 9, hoping for a break in the weather.
Alexandria: Mary Barnett Says Dark Tomatoes are Selling Best This Year
Mary Barnett (above with a heritage tomato plant) has run the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church greenhouse at 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, for many years with a team of volunteers, specializes in local native flowers, heritage tomatoes, and herbs.
Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale
The bi-annual Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale took place last weekend at 1701 N. Quaker Lane in Alexandria.
Salvation Army’s First Sustainable Garden
Construction has begun on the Salvation Army’s first urban garden in the metro area.
Alexandria: Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off Raises Over $82,000
More than 500 people crossed the threshold of the Birchmere to attend the annual Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off on April 26. Twenty-three local restaurants participated in this year’s fundraiser that raised over $82,000 for the shelter’s programs and services for homeless men, women and children.
T.C. Williams Freshman Boys Win State Title
Titan rowers bring home three silver medals, bronze.
On May 2, the T.C. Williams boys’ freshman 8 captured a gold medal, winning the Virginia Championship Regatta for Lower Boats and claiming the Ted Phoenix trophy that is presented annually to the Commonwealth’s fastest freshman boys’ boat. Four other Titan boats also medaled, with three silvers and a bronze. The state competition took place at Sandy Run Park on the Occoquan Reservoir in Fairfax.
T.C. Williams Boys’, Girls’ Track Teams Win at Home Meet
The T.C. Williams boys’ and girls’ track teams each took first place at the T.C. Williams Invitational on May 2.
The T.C. Williams boys’ and girls’ track teams each took first place at the T.C. Williams Invitational on May 2.
Column: Thanking Our Teachers Today … and Everyday
Commentary
Throughout Alexandria City Public Schools, there are heroes who welcome children everyday into their classrooms and make sure that each student’s unique academic, emotional and social needs are met. These heroes don’t let their students give up, no matter how hard the work becomes.
Landrum To Lead Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) named Stephanie Landrum as president and CEO of the organization on Thursday, April 30. Landrum had been serving as acting president and CEO since former President and CEO Val Hawkins stepped down in March. Landrum has worked at AEDP for 10 years and previously served as the organization’s vice president.
Letter: One-Party Rule
Letter to the Editor
It is hard to fathom the differences between the candidates in the Gazette's account of the recent debate between mayoral candidates William Euille, Kerry Donley and Allison Silberberg (Gazette Packet, April 30, 2015, p. 1).
Letter: Importance of Development
Letter to the Editor
Bill Euille has been an excellent mayor. I have not agreed with him on all issues, especially his vote approving the move of the Bergerie Restaurant into my residential neighborhood.
Alexandria: Chamber Honors Public Safety Personnel
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored 16 public safety personnel for exceptional performance in the line of duty at the 29th annual Valor Awards.
Letter: Potential Cost Overrun
Letter to the Editor
At the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA or Metro) hearing on the proposed Potomac Yard Metro Station, there was no public consensus around city hall’s preferred Option B.
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