West Potomac Cadet CSM Kelia Aardema Wins "Commander's Award"
West Potomac Cadet CSM Kelia Aardema
Alexandria: 2015 Generation to Generation Gala
Senior Services of Alexandria hosted its annual Generation to Generation Gala on Feb. 28 at the Mark Hilton Hotel.
Homeowner Shoots Burglary Suspect in Mount Vernon area of Alexandria
Charges are pending an investigation for a 27-year-old northern Virginia man who was shot while allegedly attempting to enter a private residence on the 5700 block of Lenore Lane in Alexandria, according to Fairfax County Police.
Where are Fort Hunt Spanish Immersion graduates now?
Many graduates of the Fort Hunt Spanish immersion program have continued learning the language through middle and high school. Some have gone on to study abroad in Spanish language countries, while others found the language to be helpful in their careers.
Surovell Kicks Off Senate Campaign
Mount Vernon residents Lyn Snodgrass, Alan Edelstein and Jim Seeley engaged Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) in a banquet room of The Landing restaurant in Woodbridge.
Celebrating the Persian New Year
The Nowruz Festival will be held March 15 at John Carlyle Square Park in Alexandria.
Following 3,000 years of customs and traditions, the colorful Nowruz Festival — the Persian New Year celebration — will be held Sunday, March 15 at the John Carlyle Square Park near the King Street Metro in Alexandria.
Obituary: Mary Ellen Feeney
Mary Ellen Feeney, a fourth generation Alexandrian, passed away peacefully March 9, 2015, in her home of 64 years on Richmond Lane. She was 89.
Inside the Police Academy
Local police officers, deputy sheriffs gain perspective at the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy.
One of the doors in the regional law enforcement training academy opens to the view of a run-down apartment interior.
Chamber Hosts Legislative Breakfast
Officials discuss top state, local issues.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce hosted members of City Council and the Virginia General Assembly at its annual Legislative Breakfast March 10 at the Hotel Monaco.
First Shots Fired in Mayoral Race
Democratic candidates define their issues.
With campaigns kicking off in late February and early March, the mayoral election season has begun in Alexandria.
Hunting Potholes: If residents call, city will fix them.
How To Help: Call Click Connect hotline at 703-746-4357 to report potholes.
As many Alexandrians would likely attest, 2015’s February was the coldest the city has faced since 1979.
Alexandria News Briefs: 03/11/15
City Council will hold a special public hearing to discuss the proposed $647.9 million operating budget and $815 million All Funds budget.
Salute to Women Awards
Eleven women will be recognized for their accomplishments in civic life at the Alexandria’s Commission for Women’s 35th Annual Salute to Women Awards.
Mount Vernon Author Pens ‘Presidents in Crisis’
Michael Bohn applies his first-hand experience in the White House.
The first time Mount Vernon author Michael K. Bohn put his pen to paper, it wasn’t to draft one of his six books.
United Community Ministries Names Officers
United Community Ministries (UCM) elected new officers and five new directors at its annual meeting in December. Officers elected for 2015 are: Christiane Gigi Hyland, Esq., board chair; Charles O’Connor, vice chair; Joseph Conti, treasurer; and Janet Heddesheimer, secretary. Joining the UCM board are: Abigail Arms, Diane Brooks, Suzy Coffey, Claudia Creo, and Kenneth Disselkoen. The new members joined the board as Charles King, 2014 vice chair, retired from service.