Alexandria: 2015 Memorial Day in Old Town
Memorial Day ceremonies honor the fallen.
Alexandrians gathered from across the city May 25 to honor the sacrifice of America’s fallen service members in Memorial Day ceremonies held at Alexandria National Cemetery in Old Town.
Business Philanthropy Summit Honors Local Leaders
Nonprofits, businesses recognized for local initiatives.
Community leaders from across the city gathered May 6 for the 17th annual Business Philanthropy Summit to honor the 2015 nonprofit and business philanthropists of the year.
Letter: Turning Vision Into Action
Letter to the Editor
Mount Vernon is at a crossroads. We are confronted with a unique set of challenges that require a broad set of skills and experience to get things done.
Letter: Identifying Problems
Letter to the Editor
We, a group of concerned Patrick Henry neighbors, are writing to provide our feedback regarding the Patrick Henry project. Our concerns and suggestions are detailed below.
Letter: Measuring Impact
Letter to the Editor
Kerry Donley has made the Carlyle district, where I live, a centerpiece of his campaign for mayor of Alexandria. He touts the Patent Office as a boon to the the city. But he greatly overstates his case. Yes, the Patent Office contributes to the city's tax rolls, but no, it doesn't stimulate economic activity in the surrounding area.
Alexandria: Alfred Street Baptist Church hosts Annual Christian Walk
For the past several years, members of Alfred Street Baptist Church have hosted an annual Christian Walk for members.
Letter: Vision and Leadership
Letter to the Editor
The Tuesday June 9th Election is very important to Alexandrians where historically the primary election decides who will be mayor. And historically, there is a lower turnout for primary elections.
Letter: Deforestation: Earth Skinned Alive
Letter to the Editor
Have you ever imagined losing your home because someone wanted to build their house there? What about waking up one day to see that your entire world has been destroyed? Maybe one of your loved ones is missing? That is what deforestation is to animals all over the world.
Letter: Ability To Get Things Done
Letter to the Editor
When I first met Justin Brown I was thinking the same thing many of you were: “who is this kid, he looks so young.” Well the truth is, he is young. When he came to work with me at the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2010 he was 28 years old.
Alexandria: Former AEDP Chief Joins Foundation Board
Hawkins to focus on support for veterans.
Just weeks into his retirement from serving as president and CEO of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, Val Hawkins has joined the Military Family Initiative board of directors of the Military Officers Association of America.
Letter: Quality Of Life
Letter to the Editor
I am a volunteer for Allison Silberberg's campaign and have known her dedication to Alexandria for a number of years. I am writing as a long time citizen of Alexandria with a vested interest to see that this city grows and becomes better for all who live here, and to make this city a more vibrant place to live … not just wall-to-wall commercial buildings and high rises.
Letter: Need New Engineer
Letter to the Editor
As the date for the June 9 Democratic mayoralty primary draws nearer, voters will have an opportunity to decide what kind of Alexandria we want to live in. Do we want a city where our unique historic heritage will be respected and preserved? Where the integrity of neighborhoods and quality of life is nurtured and advanced? Or a place where the developers have the last word about what gets built and where?
Letter: Right Choice In 45th District
Letter to the Editor
We are writing in strong support of Clarence Tong's candidacy for state delegate in the 45th District. Clarence is by far the most qualified candidate for this position based on his education, experience and community involvement.
Down the Drain: Understanding Alexandria's Sewer Crisis
Environmental Services proposes solutions to sewage crisis.
Alexandria experiences between 30 to 40 sewer overflows every year.
Letter: With Residential Taxpayers in Mind
Letter to the Editor
Mayor Bill Euille has been presiding over a flood of high-density development, despite the certainty of increased traffic, decreased parking-per-capita, and certain damage to the ambience of the historic district, the much-to-be pitied goose of golden egg fame.
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