Letter: Protect Old Town’s Historic Nature
Letter to the Editor
The other day, my good friend Poul Hertel was reading a speech that George Washington gave to a very skeptical House of Representatives. Instead of getting angry (as had been expected), Mr. Washington called on everyone to "Unite our efforts to improve our immense advantage."
Letter: Squelching Comments
Letter to the Editor
The Potomac Yard property is underutilized and I support efforts to locate a metro rail station at Potomac Yard.
Letter: Cartoon Not Funny
Letter to the Editor
As program chairman of Alexandria’s Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Civil War, I have planned programs for the last two years to illuminate truths about various aspects of the War, including its causes.
Letter: A Different Vision for City
Letter to the Editor
I’m not going to tell you which mayoral candidate to vote for on June 9, but I am going to tell you which two Democrats you shouldn’t vote for and why.
Letter: Too Much Spending
Letter to the Editor
Spending taxpayer money seems to be the mantra of this mayor and his compliant council.
Letter: Focus on Middle Schools
Letter to the Editor
The following is an open letter to the mayor, City Council and School Board.
Letter: ‘Simply Can’t Have It All’
Letter to the Editor
Several neighborhood associations hosted the first Mayoral debate in the MacArthur School cafeteria last Thursday, April 23. As a relatively new Alexandria resident and voter, it was a good opportunity for me to learn about old and new city issues as well as to observe the candidates, and watch them interact.
Column: Animeals on Wheels
Providing assistance to senior pet owners.
It’s well known that pets can play a significant role in the quality of a senior’s life by providing personal companionship.
Column: Celebrating Mom and Dad Without Selling Either Short
Commentary
In today’s marketing environment, it seems as though one gender cannot make progress without disparaging another.
T.C. Crew Wins Big at Charlie Butt Regatta
Boys’, girls’ 1V boats capture first, team wins nine races.
The T.C. Williams crew team brought its power to the Georgetown waterfront on April 25 to compete at the Charlie Butt Regatta. Racing against top boats from the region, the TC team won nine races, including top honors for the girls’ and boys’ first varsity boats.
Alexandria: Mistrial and Missed Trial
Just down the hall from each other, there were major developments in two Alexandria murder trials on April 23.
Alexandria: Mayoral Standoff
First debate in race for mayor focuses on failing infrastructure.
Differences between incumbent Mayor William Euille, current Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg, and former Mayor Kerry Donley emerged during a debate as the three took turns directing blame for Alexandria’s current problems on each of the other two during the first mayoral debate. The debate, held in Douglas MacArthur Elementary School on April 23, primarily focused around issues of parking and city infrastructure.The shifting blame became most apparent during the candidates’ discussions on BRAC-133.
Alexandria: Add/Delete Budget Drama
Council members spar over last minute additions.
A preliminary discussion of the City Council’s Add/Deletes from the budget led to a heated exchange between council members during their April 28 meeting.
Got Food?
Stamp Out Hunger food drive set for May 9.
The 2015 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and the U.S. Postal Service, will take place Saturday, May 9 throughout the City of Alexandria.
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