Reenacting the Grandest Congress
Just two years after British merchant John Carlyle completed work on his new home in Alexandria, the Commander-in-chief of His Majesty’s Forces in North America paid him a visit. The commander was Major General Edward Braddock.
Mother's Day Photos
Mother’s Day is May 11, 2014, and every year at this time, we call for submissions to our Mother’s Day photo gallery.
FAREWELL TO BEV
All my memories of former Councilwoman Beverly Beidler seem to involve motion. I remember how joyfully she moved and how happy she was dancing the Virginia Reel during Marion's Music Hall, a fundraiser to help get Marion Van Landingham elected.
Spring2ACTion Raises $1,031,282
Fundraiser Benefits Nonprofits
Alexandria's annual online giving day, Spring2ACTion, generated a record-breaking $1,031,282 for 121 Alexandria nonprofits in 24 hours on April 9.
Letter: More Parking Needed
To the Editor
Letter: Helping Those Truly in Need
To the Editor
TC Students Advocating on Capitol Hill
Students from TC Williams King Street & Satellite Campuses along with ARHA’s Momentum Leadership Program attended the Third Annual BWR Women of Power Summit on Capitol last month. The Momentum Leadership Program is co-funded by the City of Alexandria's Youthfund.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
In February 2014, 103 Alexandria homes sold between $3,025,000-$91,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in February 2014
Tartan Day Festival in Old Town
For the first time, the National Capital Tartan Day Committee (NCTDC) hosted the annual Tartan Day festival at Waterfront Park on Saturday, April 5.
Maintaining a Viable and Diverse Community
As you consider the FY 2015 proposed city budget, we urge you to make additional and needed investments in housing, health and human services programs. These recommendations were developed through a collaborative process of nonprofit housing developers, human service providers, and advocacy organizations identifying community needs and then making recommendations for the FY 2015 budget.
Annual Alexandria Invitational Cheerleading Competition
Quinn Davis, 6 years old, with family friend Jennifer Catton at the annual Alexandria Invitational Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, April 5. A member of the Mount Vernon Tigers, Youth Level 2, she finished first place.
SSSA Girls’ Lacrosse Trounces Rival Episcopal
Saints undefeated despite graduation of multiple All-Americans.
The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes girls' lacrosse team improved to 14-0 with a 17-3 win over Episcopal.
Painter Debuts Children’s Book
“When I’m Not Myself” also offers insight into book production process.
Alexandria painter Kathy DeZarn Beynette’s second children’s book, “When I’m Not Myself,” was released worldwide in March.
Alexandria Painter Debuts Children’s Book
“When I’m Not Myself” also offers insight into book production process.
Alexandria painter Kathy DeZarn Beynette’s second children’s book, “When I’m Not Myself,” was released worldwide in March.
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