Mayoral Candidate–Alexandria: Allison Silberberg
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Candidate for Mayor of the City of Alexandria
Alexandria Snapshot: Art Safari
This year's papier-mâché' theme for Art Safari at the Torpedo Factory on Saturday, Oct. 10, was the giraffe. Staff members and patrons worked on its assembly.
Former Alexandria Teacher Pens ‘Skyline Ducks’
Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler pens first children’s book.
Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler released her first children’s book “Skyline Ducks” based on the true story about what happens when the residents of Skyline Plaza Condominium in Falls Church find a mother duck and her nine fuzzy ducklings swimming in their pool one spring day.
Alexandria Brief: New Mixed-Use Community Opens
Alexandria city officials along with representatives from The JBG Companies celebrated on Oct. 7 the grand opening of Notch 8, JBG’s newest mixed-use apartment community in Potomac Yard.
Alexandria: Remembering the Fallen
Ivy Hill ceremony honors fire and EMS personnel.
Alexandria’s fallen firefighters and EMS personnel were remembered by members of the city’s first responder and law enforcement agencies at a memorial service and wreath laying ceremony Oct. 9 at Ivy Hill Cemetery as part of the annual National Fire Prevention Week ceremonies.
Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Host Redskins Night
Roy Jefferson is featured speaker Oct. 20.
Famed Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson will be the featured speaker at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club’s annual Redskins Night Oct. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
Alexandria: Preparing City for National Spotlight
Visit Alexandria plans for upcoming PBS drama “Mercy Street.”
Forget Lady Mary and the Grantham’s of Downton Abbey. A new PBS drama based in Civil War Alexandria will make its premier in January and Visit Alexandria is preparing the city for its close up in the national spotlight.
Alexandria's Immanuel Church: More Than a Building
The Archbishop of Canterbury visits Alexandria for consecration of new Immanuel Church.
“To the glory of God, this chapel burned.”
Alexandria: Second Murder in Braddock Neighborhood
Police silent on investigations.
A second homicide hit Alexandria’s Braddock neighborhood last week, but so far, Alexandria Police have nothing to say about either investigation.
Alexandria: Key Witness Opens Severance Trial
Prosecution begins arguments.
Nancy Dunning, a real estate agent in Del Ray and wife of an Alexandria Sheriff.
Alexandria: Sonoma Cellar Opens in Old Town
“We are passionate about bringing Sonoma County and Virginia wine to the D.C. area."
There is something new to “wine” about in Alexandria: Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck welcomed customers to Sonoma Cellar, a wine tasting room and bistro in Old Town, to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception Sept. 30.
Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Honors Athletes of the Month
The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club continued its decades-long tradition of opening the year with High School Coaches Night Sept. 22 as the organization presented the Athlete of the Month Awards to three high school student-athletes.
Alexandria: Mayoral Showdown
Democratic candidate Allison Silberberg faces write-in challenge from Mayor William Euille.
Once a month, Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg hosts a coffee meetup where she talks informally with any members of the public who arrive.
Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Celebrates Collaboration
Mayor announces free health clinic to be held Nov. 16.
At Alexandria’s Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria, many volunteers from many backgrounds gave their time and joined forces to solve problems some Alexandrians did not even know they had.
Raise the Roof: RTA Hosts Fundraiser
RTA hosts annual fundraiser.
A competitive cornhole tournament helped “raise the roof” as Rebuilding Together Alexandria held its annual fundraiser Sept. 24 at Port City Brewing.