Sweet Gathering in the Sunshine
Mentors, foster children and other youth learn about bees; county needs more foster families, mentors.
On a beautiful day in late summer, a group of young people of varied backgrounds, including some youth in foster care, gathered with their adult mentors under the ongoing auspices of Fairfax Families4Kids on a field trip into the countryside.
Above and Beyond
Four honored for volunteer service.
Volunteer Alexandria presented the 19th annual Evening in the Heart of Alexandria Awards Oct. 25 in a tribute honoring the exceptional volunteer service of four individuals.
Lois L. Walker Dies at 73
Memorial service is planned for Oct. 26.
There was never any doubt that Lois Walker cared about the City of Alexandria, a place she called home for over 40 years. On Sunday, Oct. 13, the former City Council woman died in Kayseri, Turkey after contracting pneumonia while on vacation. She was 73.
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Military Notes
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Cycling for Charity in Coast-to-Coast Journey
Son and father ride 3,700 miles.
Alexandria Students reflect on their charitable summer bike rides.
One Step at a Time
TC grad makes 3,600-mile run for veterans.
When Brendan O'Toole was in high school, he and his friends repeatedly watched “Forrest Gump,” with O'Toole joking that one day he was going to recreate the film character's run across the country. For most young men, the conversation would end there but for O'Toole, a 2007 graduate of T.C. Williams, it was just the beginning.
Annual Ride Raises Funds for Lymphoma Research
Alexandrian patient among the participants.
On Sunday, Sept. 22, the Lymphoma Research Foundation will hold its seventh annual Lymphoma Research Ride. Hundreds of present and former lymphoma patients, as well as families, friends and supporters, will embark on a fundraising bike ride
Update on Tree Lighting Fund
Letter to the Editor
Gold company asures readers that Alexandria's spring tree lights will be on this coming season.
Sherman: A Vision to Close the Achievement Gap
What Sherman Did Accomplish
Yvonne Folkerts Discusses Mort Sherman's Educational Legacy
‘Iron’ Versus ‘Golden Age’
A Letter to the Editor
An Alexandria citizen says citizens aren't being heard in issues involving development.
Women’s Movement Got Him Involved in Politics
Lonnie Rich: Governance and Public Service.
Lonnie Rich is celebrated for his time in office, and discusses how he helped to change Alexandria.
Del Ray United Methodist To Celebrate 120 Years
Building on a sense of community.
An Alexandria Church celebrates its past and present, and also bridges the gap between new and old members alike.
Obituary: Rebecca Fones
Rebecca Lee Knight Fones, 74, of Covington, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.