Chamber CEO Retires
Search to replace John Long begins.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce released a statement June 1 announcing the retirement of President and CEO John Long. Long has been with the Alexandria chamber since March of 2012 and he retires after 25 years as an executive with chambers of commerce around the country.
Excellence in Aging Awards
Fron left: Mitch Opalski, David Baker, Jane King and Debbie Ludington.
May is Older Americans Month and the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille welcomed the standing room only crowd, "the most people I've ever seen at this event," to the 2015 Excellence in Aging Awards at City Hall on May 12.
Alexandria: Campagna Center Goes Platinum
The Campagna Center celebrated 70 years of service and positive change within the Alexandria community May 9.
Child & Family Network Center's Annual Multicultural Celebration
The Child & Family Network Centers hosted its 12th Annual Multicultural Celebration in the parking lot at the Birchmere on May 26.
Alexandria: Memorial Day at Rocky Versace Plaza
The sounds of trumpets and flutes rose in the air as the musical prelude to the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the Captain Rocky Versace Place began on Monday morning, May 25.
Alexandria People at Work: Nails Can be Artwork
"Pick your color dear." Tracy Jefferson's fingers roam over the bottles of polish and land on "I can't find my Czech book", a vibrant blue for her pedicure at Sugar House Day Spa and Salon on N. Alfred Street.
Alexandria: 2015 Memorial Day in Old Town
Memorial Day ceremonies honor the fallen.
Alexandrians gathered from across the city May 25 to honor the sacrifice of America’s fallen service members in Memorial Day ceremonies held at Alexandria National Cemetery in Old Town.
Business Philanthropy Summit Honors Local Leaders
Nonprofits, businesses recognized for local initiatives.
Community leaders from across the city gathered May 6 for the 17th annual Business Philanthropy Summit to honor the 2015 nonprofit and business philanthropists of the year.
Alexandria: Alfred Street Baptist Church hosts Annual Christian Walk
For the past several years, members of Alfred Street Baptist Church have hosted an annual Christian Walk for members.
Alexandria: Former AEDP Chief Joins Foundation Board
Hawkins to focus on support for veterans.
Just weeks into his retirement from serving as president and CEO of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Val Hawkins has joined the Military Family Initiative board of directors of the Military Officers Association of America.
Down the Drain: Understanding Alexandria's Sewer Crisis
Environmental Services proposes solutions to sewage crisis.
Alexandria experiences between 30 to 40 sewer overflows every year.
Alexandria: Clear Frontrunner in Mayoral Fundraising Race
While the race for the Democratic primary in Alexandria’s mayoral election remains hotly contested, incumbent William Euille remains the clear winner in terms of fundraising.
Alexandria: What’s Next For Patrick Henry?
Schools and Parks Department proposals each stalled by the other.
Alexandria Public Schools’ plans to rebuild Patrick Henry Elementary School around the location of the current site have hit a snag.
Warrior Games
City is headquarters for veterans event.
Alexandria is set to roll out the red carpet for more than 270 athletes and their families after the city was selected as the headquarters for the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games Family Program.
TC Crew Wins Three Gold Medals at ‘States’
Girls’ first 8, boys’ first 4, girls’ light weight 8 win Virginia titles
The T.C. Williams crew team put in a powerful performance at the May 9 “states” competition, capturing three state titles, as well as two silver and one bronze medal. The Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) designated the T.C. team as the top girls’ team in the regatta for the second straight year.