Business Matters
One of the most distinctive buildings on the waterfront is about to be gutted and renovated.
Week in Alexandria
As the race to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Democratic Sen. Jim Webb heads into the long hot political summer season, both candidates are trying to capture the attention of Northern Virginia voters.
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Through July 29 Peace Paper Project – Workshop & Exhibition. July 12 - 29, 2012. Reception July 12, 6 - 8 p.m.; during 2nd Thursday Art Night. Participants will use a portable paper making studio and fibers that hold significance (such as articles of clothing that one might have worn during chemo treatment, or part of a military uniform) to create hand made paper, and then create artwork onto this paper. Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street. Visit www.torpedofactory.org/galleries/APS/PeacePaper.htm.
Alexandria Business Notes
The Alexandria/Arlington Resource Recovery Facility located in Alexandria, has been named the 2011 Large WTE (Waste-to-Energy) Facility of the Year in the combustion category by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in recognition of its strong environmental and safety performance record.
Inova Hospitals Short on Blood Supply
Inova Blood Donor Services, which supplies blood to 15 hospitals throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., has issued a call for all eligible blood donors to donate as soon as possible due to a low inventory of blood supply.
Neighborhoods-Old Town
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Taylor Run
Alexandria Citizens Band Celebrates 100 Years
The Alexandria Citizens’ Swing Band took the stage and performed at Market Square on Friday, July 13.
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.