Failing Alexandria School Waits for Turnaround
After years of failing test scores, Jefferson-Houston to select external turnaround partner.
More than a decade of failing test scores and a revolving door of administrators have taken their toll on Jefferson-Houston School, which the Virginia Department of Education was identified as a “priority school” back in August.
A New Direction for the Alexandria School System
Seven new School Board members augur change.
The past few years have been chaotic at the Beauregard Street headquarters of the Alexandria City Public School system, which has struggled to cope with failing test scores as a parade of administrators have come and gone.
Raw Politics: Alexandria Officials to Roll Out Sewer Master Plan
Proposal would fund fix to lingering problems as well as handle demands of development.
Lately, it seems that city officials have their minds in the gutter — literally.
Week in Alexandria
After almost two decades as the chief prosecutor in Alexandria, Commonwealth’s Attorney Randy Sengel says he won’t run again in 2013.
Annual JAMtech Inspires Students
Alexandria-based firm Carney, Inc. is showing local high school students interested in technology — including online gaming, graphics, computer programming and social media — how to turn their passion into careers.
Turkeys Needed for Holiday Distribution
250 gobblers needed for Rising Hope Christmas baskets.
Busy Sarah Heckman, sparkling with angelic calm as she goes about her duties at Rising Hope Mission Church, currently has no fears about her ability to distribute 350 Christmas turkeys to hungry Mount Vernon area families.
LTA’s ‘A Christmas Carol’
Opening night of the holiday classic welcomes families from the Georgetown Hospital Pediatric Oncology Center
It’s a tale as old as time: The miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge is ethically and emotionally transformed after being haunted by visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come in the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol,” now playing at The Little Theatre of Alexandria.
Designers Decorate Christmas Trees to Raise Funds
A few local designers are using their talent to bring holiday cheer to some local pediatric cancer patients.
Working Together on Toy Drive
Occasionally Cake partners with Firefighters and Friends Toy Drive.
When Sabrina Campbell volunteered to help put together a tribute to local police and firefighters, she had no idea the event would lead to a chance meeting with Capt. Willie Bailey, founder of the Firefighters and Friends Holiday Toy Drive.
Scottish Walk Celebrates 42 Years
Pipes, plaid and pageantry filled the streets of Old Town during the 42nd annual Scottish Walk Parade.
Celebrating St. Clement
The 68 students at St. Clement preschool and junior kindergarten donned their togas and headed down the hall to lunch on Tuesday, Dec. 4.
Neighborhood: Seminary Valley
The results are in for the Brookville-Seminary Valley Civic Association election, held this past October.
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Dec. 9 Holiday Market to benefit women’s programs.
More than 30 female artisans will showcase their crafts Dec. 9 at the 14th Annual Women’s Holiday Art Show in support of the City of Alexandria’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.
Boats Light the Potomac in Annual Parade
The 13th Annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights lit up the Potomac River Dec. 1 as 40 boats cruised from the Washington waterfront to Old Town to compete in 11 categories in the traditional seafaring holiday display of lights.
Santa Paws
Old Town School for Dogs continues AWLA tradition.
As owner of The Old Town School for Dogs, Carlos Mejias can answer just about any canine question asked of him, save for one.