Alexandria: A “View From Within” at Gallery Underground
Alexandria artist and retired pediatric occupational therapist Anna Schalk, 74, presented “View From Within,” her solo show in June at Gallery Underground in Crystal City.
Alexandria is Hemorrhaging Affordable Housing
Alexandria continues to lose affordable housing.
Living in Alexandria isn’t cheap and for many locals who need affordable housing, it seems to be getting more expensive by the day.
Alexandria: WWII Veteran Dies at 95
Bill McNamara survived Normandy invasion.
At 15 years old, Bill McNamara was determined to join the U.S. Cavalry. But when he walked into the local armory one Friday night, he was told he was too young. Not to be dissuaded, he walked around the block, stepped back inside and this time gave his age as 18 to the recruiter. The year was 1936 and McNamara had joined what would become America’s Greatest Generation, one of thousands who left for battlefields half a world away never knowing if they would ever see home again.
Alexandria: Minnie Howard Campus Reopens Emma’s Garden.
"The students are totally invested in this project, … they want to see it succeed and continue to grow … .”
T.C. Williams’ Minnie Howard Campus’ renovated courtyard, Emma’s Garden, officially reopened on June 9. The courtyard was renamed in 2010 and dedicated to late teacher Emma Cabrera, who died in an accident that school year. Biology teacher Benjamin Matthews along with local master gardener Susan Helper helped outline the project and received a $500 grant from the PTSA to aid in completing the renovation.
Alexandria Home Sales: May, 2016
In May, 2016, 287 Alexandria homes sold between $2,325,000-$136,100.
Alexandria Home Sales: May, 2016
Alexandria: Police Investigate Murder of Pierre Clark
A father reforming his life was killed less than one month after jail release.
The idea was to live big and double the stakes.
Alexandria: TC Girls’ Soccer Falls to Cox in State Semifinals
Titans out-shoot Falcons 28-5 but fail to score.
The T.C. Williams girls' soccer team lost to Cox in the state semifinals.
Alexandria People at Work: A Second Family at Sunrise
Every Alzheimer’s story is unique.
A yellow balloon zooms across the room. An arm reaches up from a wheelchair and bats it back across the room. The balloon flies faster and faster. "Go Hunter, you throw harder than anyone." Some of the residents are down the hall taking naps.
Alexandria: A Peace Plan
Confederate Memorials and Street Names Advisory Group completes recommendations.
The Civil War is over. The bitter, year-long argument over what to do about the Confederacy’s legacy in Alexandria seems to have ended with a report from the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Confederate Memorials and Street Names.
Alexandria Letter: Dealing With Crime
Letter to the Editor
Last week the murder of Pierre Clark, in broad daylight a block from the new Belle Pre building, marked the third homicide in less than 12 months to occur within a narrow radius, just steps from Braddock Road Metro.
Alexandria Letter: Benefits of New Pool
Letter to the Editor
In a letter to the editor from last week’s edition of the Alexandria Gazette Packet [“Government Over-reach”], Jimm Roberts is critical about several things in Alexandria.
Alexandria Letter: Design Change Unsettling
Letter to the Editor
A lack of transparency and violations of trust are poisonous to community life.
Alexandria Snapshot: Playing Catch
Blue plays Frisbee with Abby Desjardins at the dog park by the Windmill Hill Park area.
Alexandria Column: Making Lemonade
Commentary–Rebuilding Together Alexandria
With a homemade lemonade stand adorning the front yard and the basement playroom walls painted with green rolling hills and blue skies, it is evident that Ariel wants her three young children to grow up having a memorable and safe childhood. Ariel purchased the home she grew up in from her parents in 2014, when her parents moved only half a block away.
Alexandria: TC Girls’ Soccer to Face Cox Friday in State Semifinals
Titans lose to Battlefield in region championship game.
The T.C. Williams girls' soccer team will face Cox in the state semifinals on Friday.
Video
- NewsTalk Segment 25 comments