Alexandria Bulletin Board Wednesday, Feb. 20
Alexandria bulletin board for February through June.
Column: Lots of Moving Parts Remain
Thanks to all of you who attended one of the town meetings in Mount Vernon or Old Town on Saturday. It’s always good to hear what’s on your mind, and your input helps me represent you better.
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 108 Alexandria homes sold between $1,100,000-$90,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2013
Wakefield Topples TC in Northern Region Tournament
Warriors beat Titans for first time since 1996.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team will face Langley in the region quarterfinals.
Beauregard Waiting Game: Half the Affordable Housing Units Are a Decade Away
Supporters of the plan praise set-aside units; opponents fear complacency and inaction.
For the thousands of people who live in low-slung garden apartments on the West End, the future is an ever-present worry.
George Washington Weekend
Birthday Bash
Thousands will join in the revelry for the 281st anniversary of George Washington’s birth in his hometown of Alexandria. The city celebrates the General’s birthday throughout the month of February with more than a dozen festive events, including the George Washington birthday parade, free admission to historic sites, popular walking tours, 18th-century dance classes, Madeira wine tastings, and even a cherry-themed competition among local restaurants.
Alexandria Calendar February-April
Alexandria calendar for February through April
Editorial: On Transportation
Compromise, in the works, should include indexing the gas tax to inflation.
Virginia needs more options, not fewer, in developing revenue to pay for roads and transportation. Compromise on a plan to increase transportation revenue should not include making Virginia the only state in the nation without a gas tax. The current, ridiculously low gas tax should be indexed to inflation. The last thing the commonwealth needs is to do away with an existing, major source of money for roads.
Healthy School Award
Marine Corps Marathon mascots Miles and Molly, MCM Director Rick Nealis, Mount Vernon Community School Principal Peter Balas, Larry McMarlin of Sodexo and U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico gather for the presentation of the Healthy School Award to the students of Mount Vernon Community School.
Letter to the Editor: Spread Word On CHDs
February is Heart Month, during which the public will undoubtedly hear a lot of information about how to keep our hearts healthy and prevent heart disease — the number one killer of Americans.
Letter to the Editor: School Takeover Is Necessary
I believe the legislature took a step in the right direction when it decided to require the state to take over schools which lose their accreditation.
Letter to the Editor: Praising Hospital Policy
On behalf of the Alexandria Childhood Obesity Action Network’s Breastfeeding Promotion Committee, we would like to publicly thank Inova Alexandria Hospital for encouraging exclusive breastfeeding in their hospital.
Remembering Paramedic Joshua A. Weissman
The City of Alexandria Fire Department hosted a Remembrance Ceremony honoring Paramedic Joshua A. Weissman on Friday, Feb. 8, at the newly renamed Joshua A. Weissman Professional Development Center at 1108 Jefferson St.
'Catch the Wave'
Renner celebrated as chamber board chairman.
With a theme of “Catch the Wave,” the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce officially celebrated John J. Renner II as its incoming board chairman Feb. 9 at the annual Chairman's Gala.
International Infusion
Alexandria designer creates inviting home for passionate world travelers.
>Blending an eclectic mix of home accessories and furnishings to create a harmonious and tasteful interior can pose a decorating conundrum for many homeowners.
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