Alexandria Letter: No Ethics Commission?
Letter to the Editor
On April 14, the Ad Hoc Code of Conduct Review Committee presented its Code of Conduct and Ethics Pledge recommendations to the Alexandria City Council.
Alexandria Letter: Financial Aid And No Fee
Letter to the Editor
Some T.C. Williams High School students have been receiving letters from private companies offering to help determine college admission and financial aid eligibility.
Alexandria: ‘Show Me the Money’
SFA sets $1 million goal for TC students.
Move over Jerry Maguire. The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria is turning 30 and is looking to celebrate big, with a goal of raising $1 million for T.C. Williams students at its annual Spring Gala and Silent Auction April 23.
Alexandria: Ireton’s Ryan Fannon is the Voice of Villanova
For years, he has known the agony of defeat. But when Kris Jenkins’ 3-pointer slipped through the net as the final buzzer sounded, play-by-play announcer Ryan Fannon finally experienced first-hand the thrill of a Villanova Wildcats NCAA championship victory.
Alexandria: Raising $37,800 for Homeless
The Motown sound of The Intruders brought down the house while raising funds for Community Lodgings at the 11th annual Spring Forward Fundraiser April 10 at Union Street Public House restaurant.
Alexandria Column: Heroes at Home
Commentary–Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Heroes are people we hold in high regard. Those who serve and protect our nation are among these heroes. At Rebuilding Together, we have the privilege of helping people maintain and repair their homes — many of whom are veterans.
Alexandria Column: Good Childcare Has High Economic Returns
Commentary
I want to go on record favoring a property tax increase to pay for upgrading Alexandria public schools in line with the School Board’s 10-year $291 million request — with two conditions.
Alexandria Column: A Wake-Up Call for Alexandrians
Protect children from sexual abuse.
When you hear about child sexual abuse, many thoughts might go through your mind: “They should go to jail.”
Alexandria Column: Decision Time on City Budget Deliberations
Commentary
The vote for our city’s budget is around the corner. This is the biggest vote of the year. Our decision will have a sizable impact on the quality of our lives as well as the pocketbook of each household in our beloved city.
Alexandria: TC Boys’ Lax Comes Back to Beat Mount Vernon
Titans outscore Majors 4-0 during final 5:29.
The T.C. Williams boys' lacrosse team defeated Mount Vernon 8-5 on Tuesday.
Don Taco: New Take on Longtime Favorite
Newcomer to King Street offers diners a wealth of innovative options.
Walk the length of King Street from Route 1 to the river, and you’ll see a brand-new restaurant on your stroll. Nestled between Alfred and Columbus streets on the southern side of King, Don Taco Tequila Bar beckons to passersby, inviting the neighbors in for a taco or three and a frosty margarita.
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to Present 2016 Valor Awards
It was Halloween night when Alexandria police officers Matthew Barnickle and Richard Vergara were dispatched to the scene of a motor vehicle crash. When they arrived, they found a car on fire with reports of a passenger trapped inside.
In the Kitchen: Meet Chef Pawel Podbielski of Le Refuge
The Making of Filet de boeuf Wellington
Chef Pawel Podbielski sprinkles flour on the counter so the pastry won't stick. He is making Filet de boeuf Wellington, a customer favorite, at Le Refuge on Washington Street. "Last Saturday night I made 12 of these and they all sold out," he says. "I'm getting this pan nice and hot and then I'll add Kaola gold oil because it's no trans fat and has a buttery taste."
In the Kitchen: Meet Chef Pawel Podbielski of Le Refuge
The Making of Filet de boeuf Wellington
Chef Pawel Podbielski sprinkles flour on the counter so the pastry won't stick. He is making Filet de boeuf Wellington, a customer favorite, at Le Refuge on Washington Street. "Last Saturday night I made 12 of these and they all sold out," he says. "I'm getting this pan nice and hot and then I'll add Kaola gold oil because it's no trans fat and has a buttery taste."
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