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.
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.
Todd Nedorostek, Arborist on Wheels
Through Tour des Trees, he combines love of trees and cycling.
Todd Nedorostek enjoys two things in his life: taking care of trees and cycling. The 42-year-old certified arborist of Alexandria participates in a fundraising event called Tour des Trees, which enables him to combine these two passions.
On Exhibit
Two Living Legend portraits by Nina Tisara — Lillian Patterson, 2012, and Nelson Greene Sr., 2010 — were selected by jury for the Young At Art exhibition currently at the Durant Center for the Arts, 1605 Cameron St.
Family Legends on Fairfax Cable
Writer/artist/educator Sushmita Mazumdar will lead three Family Legend workshops for Kaleidoscope for Kids on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Durant Center for the Arts, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria.
Bill Kehoe: A Life of Service to City and Nation
Volunteering for fire department, Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association and Rebuilding Together Alexandria.
Bill Kehoe has done two things in his career and done them very well. First he rose in the officer ranks in the U.S. Air Force with a specialty in personnel. After that, he became a volunteer, but a volunteer in fire fighting and house building. All in all, his life is a combination of service to the nation and the city.
Serving Up Leadership
Armstrong to be honored as Business Leader of the Year.
He is a native Dubliner but for decades, chef Cathal Armstrong has made Alexandria his home, opening his signature Restaurant Eve in 2004 and creating The Eat Good Food Group with his wife Meschelle. On Nov. 13, Armstrong will be honored as the 2012 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year at a reception to be held at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center.
Obituaries: Ida N. Sanson
Ida N. Sanson, 79, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at Woodmont Nursing Home, Fredericksburg.
Obituaries: Helen Sue Macom Tucker Hunter
Helen Sue Macom Tucker Hunter of Alexandria, Va. and Clover, S.C. died July 14, 2012. She was 85 years old.
Neighborhood: Old Town
In case you missed summer 'Towners, you probably missed one of the truly giant stories that dominated the agenda for the old port city. Well, actually, two stories.
Letter: Appreciate City Staff
We are writing because so often residents are slamming the good people that work for the City of Alexandria and we have just had such a wonderful experience, we wanted to share it with you.
Obituaries: James Warren Wright
James Warren Wright, 82 of Spotsylvania died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.
Obituaries: Paula Swift
With few exceptions that is untrue. It was particularly not the case for Paula Swift, wife of eight-term Representative Al Swift (D-Wash.). She died suddenly of a heart attack on Labor Day.
Obituaries: Janet Elizabeth Hannan Hyman
Janet Elizabeth (Libby) Hannan Hyman completed a long and full life of 99 years at Goodwin House in Falls Church on Aug. 16, 2012.
Obituary: Gilbert Zimmerman
Gil Zimmerman, 94, died on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 at his Woodhaven residence in the Williamsburg Landing retirement community in Williamsburg, Va.