Letter: Campaign Donations
The November ballot is long and complicated and includes the local races at the end, after the national and state contests. Please make sure to vote and remember to complete your ballot by voting for the local candidates of your choice.
Letter: Questions for School Candidates
Is the school system doing all it can to prevent students from dropping out of school? If not, what more could be done? These are difficult questions, but ones we hope the candidates will grapple with.
Picnic Benefits Friendship Firehouse
The historic Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association hosted an afternoon picnic on Sept. 23 in Aspen Green at the Virginia Theological Seminary.
Race Alert
Half Marathon to affect GW Parkway traffic.
The 3rd annual Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon will be running from Mount Vernon Estates to National Harbor on the George Washington Memorial Parkway on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 7.
Alfred Street Baptist Church Hosts Health Fair
Screenings, demonstrations highlight annual event.
Hundreds of attendees turned out Sept. 29 for the 2012 Alfred Street Baptist Church Community Health Fair.
Brief: Support Alive! At Reunions
During the month of October, Reunions, a specialty shop of antiques, home furnishings, gifts and accessories, is donating 5 percent of its proceeds to ALIVE! (Alexandrians InVolved Ecumenically) which provides direct services for people in need including assistance with shelter, food, furniture, financial aid and early childhood education.
Armstrong Makes D.C. Debut
Local chef creates menu for National Gallery of Art.
Alexandria Chef Cathal Armstrong debuted his latest signature dishes at the National Gallery of Art's Garden Café Oct. 2 in celebration of the new Masterpieces of American Furniture Exhibit.
Be Prepared: What's on the Ballot?
Early voting (technically voting absentee-in-person) is already underway in Virginia, so you can go out and vote this week.
Run for Purpose and Pancakes
Family Fun Day this Sunday.
Support Alexandria’s local charities by participating in the Inaugural Family Fun Day/5K on Sunday, Sept. 30, and enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast provided by the Alexandria South Rotary Club.
Family Legends on Fairfax Cable
Writer/artist/educator Sushmita Mazumdar will lead three Family Legend workshops for Kaleidoscope for Kids on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Durant Center for the Arts, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria.
AHA! Hosts Presentation On Walking for Seniors
Join At Home in Alexandria (AHA!) for a special presentation by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dan Kulund, who will discuss and demonstrate robust walking for seniors — the keystone of the new field of preventive orthopedics.
Brief: City To Hold Annual Fall Tree Sale
The City Alexandria’s Urban Forestry Section will hold a tree sale on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Trinity Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road.
For Racers, A Bridge Not Too Far
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon set for Oct. 7.
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon is back for its third installment on Sunday, Oct. 7, and it has come a long way since the early days of shoestring budgets.
Brief: Police Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the 5th National Prescription Drug Take-Back initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.
Two independents and a Libertarian Offer Variety for Voters in City Council Race
Three candidates hoping to land seats at City Hall without major party labels.
Alexandria politics has long been dominated by Democrats, although Republicans have been successful from time to time.