On the Campaign Trail
With five weeks to go before Election Day, Republicans and Democrats have targeted a small number of jurisdictions as key battlegrounds, including Henrico County and Virginia Beach. Here in Northern Virginia, the key swing jurisdictions are Loudoun County and Prince William County, where Republican George W. Bush won in 2004 followed by Democrat Barack Obama in 2008 only to flip back the next year and vote fore Republican Bob McDonnell in 2009.
Wake for an Irish Restaurant: Pat Troy Bids Farewell to Ireland's Own
After decades in business, outspoken restauranteur sells his business and enters retirement.
Friends and supporters — and even some former enemies — gathered at Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own Restaurant last weekend to say goodbye.
Tour Cameron Station Homes
Oct. 6 tour to benefit Samuel Tucker Elementary School.
The distinctive homes of Cameron Station will be featured in the first Cameron Station Homes Tour Oct. 6 as a benefit for Samuel Tucker Elementary School.
Art on the Avenue Back for 17th Year
The Art on the Avenue annual arts festival is one of the largest arts festivals in the area, and it’s conveniently located in the heart of Del Ray. This year’s event will take place Saturday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., rain or shine.
Convoy of Hope Arrives
Hundreds of volunteers arrived early at Cora Kelly Recreation Center to set up for a day free of poverty for many area residents.
26 New Citizens Sworn in at Market Square
In celebration of Citizenship Day, 26 Virginia residents took the oath of allegiance to the United States and were sworn in as citizens on Sept. 11 in Market Square.
Visitor Spending Up 8.1 Percent
Eric Nelson named ACVA's Tourism Partner of the Year.
The Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association held its annual meeting Sept. 27 at MetroStage Theater and used the occasion to announce that visitor spending in Alexandria increased 8.1 percent in 2011 to $711 million, generating city tax revenue of $23.1 million.
Fundraising Regatta
The 19th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta, held Sept. 7-8 at the Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, raised nearly $150,000 for blood cancer cures.
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.