Alexandria’s Oldest Boxing Club on the Ropes
City seeks to recoup its recreation costs.
The fate of Alexandria’s oldest free boxing club hangs in the balance this week after the city hammered out a conciliatory deal to begin withdrawing its financial support. For the first time in its 30-year history the boxing club will no longer be completely free. Members over 18 and all non-Alexandria city residents will now have to pay. The club will also have to pay rent to the city.
Alexandria Home Sales: August, 2014
In August 2014, 213 Alexandria homes sold between $3,195,000-$120,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: August, 2014
Police Warn of Motorcycle Thefts on the West End
The Alexandria Police Department has noticed a rise in thefts of motorcycles in Alexandria, specifically at the west end of the City of Alexandria.
Beautification Summer Youth Employment
The summer for ARHA (Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority) was more eventful than usual because of the increase of the number of youth workers assigned to the agency by the City of Alexandria Joblink program.
More Mothers Choosing to Breastfeed at Inova
I love it when a plan comes together. Last year in this space, I told you about Inova Alexandria Hospital’s initiative to promote the best possible beginning for newborns and their mothers by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding.
A Different Path to a 4-year Degree
NOVA’s Guaranteed Admissions Program gives students opportunities to attend their dream schools.
Noor Naveed immigrated to the United States from Pakistan with her family shortly after the 9/11 attacks. The family settled in Northern Virginia and, years later, Naveed graduated from Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria. She dreams of becoming the first person in her family to graduate from college.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in July 2014
In July 2014, 233 Alexandria homes sold between $2,575,000-$85,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in July 2014
Obituary: Frances Perry Jernigan
Frances Perry Jernigan, longtime resident of Alexandria, died at age 90 on Aug. 5, 2014. Her final months were peaceful, spent in the home built by her husband and son in 1977. From her kitchen window, she had a ringside seat for viewing the bird feeders and wildlife in her beloved patch of suburban woodland.
TC’s Athleticism Leads to Victory over Dunbar ins Season Opener
Senior kicker Smith becomes first female to score for Titans.
The T.C. Williams football team opened the 2014 season with a win over Dunbar.
$12 Million Suit Against Fairfax County Police
2013 shooting victim’s family seeks damages in wrongful death case.
The year-long silence surrounding the police shooting of John Geer has been broken — but not by Fairfax County Police or the U.S. Department of Justice. John Geer was shot to death by Fairfax County Police on Aug. 29, 2013.
Bishop Ireton’s Sofield to Play Lacrosse at North Carolina
Q&A: Cardinal co-captain named 2014 WCAC Player of the Year.
Charlotte Sofield led the Bishop Ireton girls' lacrosse team to the 2014 WCAC championship and the VISAA state title.
Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2014
In July 2014, 233 Alexandria homes sold between $2,575,000-$85,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2014
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