Amusings
Most everyone has heard the story about George Washington's feat of throwing a silver dollar across the Potomac River.
Chamber Salutes New Chairman
United Way's Haggerty takes the helm for 2014.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed United Way Worldwide Chief Operating Officer Joseph V. Haggerty as its 2014 Chairman of the Board at the Chairman's Community Reception Jan. 23.
Explore Offerings at City’s Recreation Centers
Winter classes and club activities are underway at most of the city’s recreation centers.
The Day Virginia Cried
Whatever the facts prove to be, federal corruption charges leveled against Virginia's 71st governor are nothing short of astonishing. No such thing has ever occurred in the state known as the "Mother of Presidents."
Barrett Teacher Receives Presidential Award
Charles Barrett Elementary School Math Teacher Stephanie Chlebus is one of 102 mathematics and science teachers named as recipients of the 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. A panel of scientists, mathematicians and educators selected the winners following an initial selection process done at the state level.
Two New Deputies in the Alexandria Sheriff's Office
Two new deputies have joined the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Jan. 16, the recruits received their badges and credentials and then were sworn in at the Alexandria Courthouse by Clerk of the Circuit Court Edward Semonian
How To Keep One’s Financial Affairs in Order
Plan, plan, plan — it’s never too early. This was the mantra at last week’s Senior Speaker Series event: Planning for your Family’s Future, sponsored by Senior Services of Alexandria and ACT for Alexandria. Temple Beth El Hebrew Congregation hosted a crowd or more than 100 for a panel discussion about the steps we all need to take to protect our assets and put our legal affairs in order.
A Chaplain, a Clown, a Magician
In a world besieged with serious issues, problems and tragedies, Theodore White provides a special touch that impacts those around him in positive ways. White has served as a volunteer chaplain at Inova Alexandria Hospital since the early 1990s.
Two-Alarm Apartment Fire Displaces Family
The Alexandria Fire Department, assisted by Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Metro Washington Airports Authority Fire Departments, responded to the report of smoke and fire showing from a top floor balcony of a townhouse on Jan. 19 at approximately 11:20 a.m.
In Memory of Robert Steidl
Robert Steidl was born on Aug. 14, 1940 in Linz, Austria. Linz was occupied by the Nazi German party at that time and Robert’s family had the courage to give safe haven in their home to the Jews who were being hunted down. Robert had an early memory of an American soldier who was stationed in Linz after the Nazis were gone.
Tags from the Edge
Under the cover of darkness, soldiers and civilian contractors are taking to the walls of the Kandahar military base in Afghanistan. They're using spray paint and stencils, along with their sense of humor and expression, to make the beige concrete walls a little more colorful.
Alexandria Registrar Tom Parkins' Retirement
Alexandria Registrar Tom Parkins, second from right, was given a bi-partisan send off into retirement Dec. 12 as the Alexandria Democratic Committee and the Alexandria Republican City Committee came together at Port City Brewing Company to honor Parkins' 13 years of overseeing elections in the city.
Sailing into Writing
Stephen Ryan authors “The Madonna Files.”
Stephen Ryan insisted on Landini Brothers on King Street to discuss his new book “The Madonna Files.” The city of Alexandria has a strong hold on the newly minted author’s soul. But like most people who grow up in the same town it was not always that way.
Mary Matalin Book Signing
Matalin and her husband James Carville were at the Barnes & Noble at 3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy. on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Obituary:Frances Bliss Simmons
Frances Bliss Simmons, 89, of Alexandria, died on Nov. 13, 2013, at Mount Vernon Hospital surrounded by her family.