Cooking Up a Safer Home
Carmen’s* home often smells of the wonderful flavor of beef, rice, and beans as she cooks her favorite El Salvadorian meal for her family.
Fairfax County, VDOT File Suit Against EPA
New EPA rules will impact homeowners, developers and could cost taxpayers nearly $500 million.
Fairfax County and the state of Virginia filed a federal lawsuit Thursday, July 12, challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new storm water regulations for the Accotink watershed, claiming the agency’s requirements are costly, onerous and vastly exceed its legal authority.
Makara Selected as Torpedo Factory Artist of Year
Her solo exhibition, “Masks,” at Target Gallery.
Veteran Torpedo Factory artist Susan Makara was honored on Thursday, July 12, with an official award ceremony as the 2012 Artist of the Year.
Legacy x 3: Pat Barron, Nancy Reinke, and Marian Van Landingham Art Sale
Sale of Artwork by Renowned Art League Artists Kicks Off 30-Something Summer Series
As kick-off event for the "30-Something" Summer Series, artwork by renowned artists Pat Barron, Nancy Reinke, and Marian Van Landingham will be for sale July 19-21 at The Art League Gallery, with proceeds going to our Madison Annex Build-Out Project.
Finn Named New Director of ACPS Educational Facilities
Retired Navy Capt. William E. Finn has been appointed as the new educational facilities director for Alexandria City Public Schools effective July 1.
Stained Glass Window Designer Celebrated at St. Paul’s
On Sunday, July 25, after the 10 a.m. service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on South Pitt Street, a reception was held honoring renowned executor of stained glass windows, Rowan LeCompte.
Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society Celebrates 20 Years
The members of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum Society hosted an ice cream social on June 24 in the assembly room at the tavern museum before adjourning to the ballroom for the annual meeting and election of new board members.
Special Delivery
Meals on Wheels expands to Saturday delivery.
It's a labor of love for Nancy and Buzzie Harris, who for the last year and a half have been delivering Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors as volunteers for Senior Services of Alexandria.
Alexandria Food and Drink
Occasionally Cake is celebrating its three-year anniversary and handing out one free cupcake per person to all of its patrons.
So You Want To Act?
Tips from local actors.
One of the hardest things about starting any career is getting that first job. It’s no different with acting.
Strayer Honors Medina as Outstanding Alumna
Acknowledging the value of college degree for non-traditional students.
Long-time Alexandria resident Kathryn Medina is among the 40 percent of college students who are considered non-traditional — those who’ve gone back to school after employment.
‘Champion of Change’
Campagna Center’s Joy Trejo is among those honored at White House.
The White House’s “Champions of Change” highlights a different sector of educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who are working to serve and strengthen their communities each week.
Military Matters
American Legion hosts Kaine forum to address veterans issues.
Former Virginia governor and Democratic candidate for senate Tim Kaine met with veterans and active duty military members of American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria July 9 in a roundtable discussion focusing on unemployment and other issues facing service members and their families.
Freedmen’s Cemetery Statue Proposals on Display
Three proposals for statues to be added to the Contrabands’ and Freedmen’s Cemetery will be on display for public comment at the Durant Arts Center at 1605 Cameron Street until Aug. 6.
Restoring Power
Dominion and city’s strategy set priorities.
More than a million people were left powerless in northern Virginia after the Friday thunderstorm on June 29.