Cancer-Free Randolph Returns to Titans
Coach missed final six games of 2011 season.
T.C. Williams head football coach Dennis Randolph was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2011, causing him to miss the final six games of the season. One year later, he's cancer-free and back coaching the Titans.
Neighborhoods
Seminary Valley
It may be the dog days of summer, but there is a lot of neighborhood action and news to take in before we head into fall.
Letters to the Editor 8/1/12
Letters to the Editor
Shumard Helps Preserve History
From George Washington Birthday Parade organizer to president of Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association.
In Alexandria, Joe Shumard’s name and the Alexandria George Washington Birthday Parade are almost synonymous.
Rotary Installs New Officers
Petniunas takes reins as 85th club president.
The Rotary Club of Alexandria formally installed Raymond V. Petniunas as the 85th club president at the July 10 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club that also recognized the 2012-2013 slate of officers and board members.
The Eyes Have It
Brahm Opticians celebrates 25 years.
Nancy Benjamin was 16 years old when she decided that she wanted to be an optician.
Editorial: Readers Respond on TJ Admissions
"Stop making smart 8th graders feel inferior because they are not admitted."
Readers responded to last week's editorial, which cited a civil rights complaint about the apparent lack of access to gifted and talented programs and admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Alexandria Mount Vernon Neighborhood 7/25/12
Taylor Run
In support of National Night Out, on Aug. 7, at 7:30 p.m., the Taylor Run Citizens' Association will be hosting an "Ice Cream Social" at 701 Upland Place.
Meet the Aces
Host families, sponsors celebrate Alexandria Aces.
The Alexandria Aces celebrated with their host families, coaches, corporate partners and fans at the second annual Meet the Aces dinner June 26 at Union Street Public House.
What about Meow?
King Street Cats raises awareness for shy and mature cats.
Mature and shy cats at animal shelters do not make immediate impressions, and are often overlooked by the young and outgoing. Through no fault of their own, these cats have a difficult time finding a loving home.
Pet Submission by Susan Dawson & Max Rotermund: Cinco de Mayo
Susan Dawson and Max Rotermund’s 3-year old cat Cinco (we got him on May 5) came from the pound, so they really don’t know what breed of cat he is.
The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market Seeks Performing Artists
The Office of the Arts, in partnership with the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, is inviting performing artists to participate in the “Call for performing artists.”
Tail-wagging Treasures Come To the Torpedo Factory Art Center
For those who give a whisker about all things furry, clay artists have dedicated handmade wares to the animal kingdom at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibition at Torpedo Factory
Twenty-five years in the making, the AIDS Memorial Quilt is the largest community art project in the world.
Alexandria Bulletin Board 7/25/12
Alexandria Bulletin Board Events
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