Column:Let It Snow
Snow Buddies help during winter months.
Are you ready to be jolly? Would you like to help seniors and low-income families during this winter season? If so, consider becoming a Snow Buddy. Volunteer Alexandria, in collaboration with the City of Alexandria, implements Snow Buddies, a program in which volunteers register to help others by shoveling snow when winter decides to throw on its white coat. Last year, 30 Snow Buddy volunteers helped more than 35 families who needed snow removal assistance during the snow season. "Snow Buddies has been great!” said volunteer Eric Dillon. “The best part is the seniors. All of them offer me something warm to drink or say ‘thanks’ in person and it truly shows their gratitude.” If interested in volunteering as a Snow Buddy, register at www.VolunteerAlexandria.org and search Snow Buddies. Once registered, you will be matched with a senior or family that needs assistance. “Snow days for my peers are like holidays where everyone stays warm and drinks wine, but I know these days are anything but little vacations for my seniors,” Dillon added. “These events adversely affect their lives. Hopefully, I'm being a part of the solution for them."
Alexandria: TC’s Mamo Scores Career-High 28 in Loss to Lake Braddock
Titans drop Conference 7 opener to Bruins, fall to 1-3.
T.C. Williams lost to Lake Braddock on Tuesday night.
Alexandria: Carson, Napoli Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Eugene Carson III and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Paul Napoli announce the engagement of Carl E. “Forthe” Carson IV of Alexandria, to Megan Marjan Napoli of Wilmette, Ill.
Alexandria: Firefighters Provide Toys For Local Children
Christmas arrived early for more than 250 children from local Head Start programs as they picked out toys and visited with Santa and Superhero Flash Max during the annual Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue toy drive distribution day Dec. 15 at Penn Daw Fire Station 11.
Column: Sharing the Love
Commentary–Senior Services of Alexandria
In celebration of the eighth annual Subaru “Share the Love” Campaign, management and employees from Beyer Subaru delivered Meals on Wheels to Alexandria seniors, and also brought special gifts to help start the holiday season. Beyer Subaru has selected Senior Services of Alexandria as its Community Partner for this year’s “Share the Love” event.
Letter: Thanking Public Safety Staff
Letter to the Editor
I continue to hear disturbing reports of police brutality throughout our country, I cannot help but think of the men and women of our own police, sheriff and fire departments.
Letter: In Appreciation Of George Mason
Letter to the Editor
The Bill of Rights, one of the most important bulwarks of our freedoms, was the product of the wisdom and determination of George Mason IV of Gunston Hall, a proud native Alexandrian.
Alexandria Column: All I Want for Christmas …
Commentary–Rebuilding Together Alexandria
In case you are trying to find me, I wanted to let you know that I’m living in a new apartment this year.
Alexandria Appetite: Three Restaurants for Takeout Today
Short on time during the holiday season?
It’s the middle of the holiday season, and free time is short. Often, spare time is downright nonexistent, in fact, and the thought of sitting down to a home-cooked meal is but a dream. Here are three remedies that are sure to lend a hand during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Alexandria: TC Boys Drop Fourth Straight to Wakefield
Titans motivated by 2015 season-ending loss.
The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team started 1-1.
2015 Alexandria/Mount Vernon Holiday Entertainment Guide
Holiday Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.
Letter: Inattentive Drivers
Letter to the Editor
As I was leaving the CVS on S. Washington Street (ironically, I wa getting a prescription filled to keep me healthy), I was nearly hit by a car.
Letter: War on Chanukah?
Letter to the Editor
Every year about this time someone rails about the war on Christmas.
Alexandria New Briefs: Week of Dec. 9
The Dec. 8 City Council meeting marked the last with Mayor William Euille, Alexandria’s mayor for 17 years and the first African-American to hold the position.
Alexandria: Gang Violence Returns to City
Police suspect gang activity in Alexandria’s fourth unsolved murder in 2015.
It took a fourth murder in Four Mile Run Park on Dec. 4, but the Alexandria Police have finally opened the public to a hint of insight into the ongoing investigations. Police Chief Earl Cook spoke to the City Council on Dec. 8, and while he would not give details on any ongoing investigations, it’s clear police suspect the murder may be gang-related.
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