Letter: We’re in Trouble
Letter to the Editor
Uh oh. We’re in trouble. All three Democratic contenders for mayor believe a new metro is necessary.
Column: The Top 20: A 2015 Legislative Summary – Part II
Commentary
This is Part II of my column regarding the Top 20 legislative highlights from the 2015 General Assembly session. Last week, I discussed the top 7. Here are the rest.
Letter: Be Part of the Solution
Letter to the Editor
The schools in the Mount Vernon and Lee communities are scheduled to receive $150 million worth of renovations and facility improvements over the next five years.
Homeowner Shoots Burglary Suspect in Mount Vernon area of Alexandria
Charges are pending an investigation for a 27-year-old northern Virginia man who was shot while allegedly attempting to enter a private residence on the 5700 block of Lenore Lane in Alexandria, according to Fairfax County Police.
Where are Fort Hunt Spanish Immersion graduates now?
Many graduates of the Fort Hunt Spanish immersion program have continued learning the language through middle and high school. Some have gone on to study abroad in Spanish language countries, while others found the language to be helpful in their careers.
Mount Vernon: FHES Spanish Immersion Program Marks 25th Anniversary
From the Fort Hunt Elementary School PTA’s bi-weekly publication, El Zorro.
Over the past two-and-a-half decades, about 1,000 Fort Hunt students have moved on from their primary schooling years having learned more than just the three Rs. They also came away speaking Spanish.
Surovell Kicks Off Senate Campaign
Mount Vernon residents Lyn Snodgrass, Alan Edelstein and Jim Seeley engaged Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) in a banquet room of The Landing restaurant in Woodbridge.
Letter: Hold WMATA Board Accountable
Letter to the Editor
The Washington Metropolitan Transportation Authority (WMATA) which runs Metrorail and Metrobus recently called off its executive director search after three finalists withdrew and the board deadlocked over priorities in the face of continuing fare hikes, deteriorating service and deadly safety lapses.
Obituary: Laurel Schultz
Obituary
Laurel Schultz, 67, died March 14, 2015. She was born in Barbourville, Ky., but lived in Alexandria most of her life. She was a popular hair stylist for many years, working at Twisters Salon the past 23 years.
Alexandria: Bishop Ireton Girls’ Lax Now ‘The Hunted’
Cardinals open season with win over Georgetown Visitation.
The Bishop Ireton girls' lacrosse team defeated Georgetown Visitation 11-9 on Tuesday.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in January, 2015
In January 2015, 126 Alexandria homes sold between $2,700,000-$127,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in January, 2015
TC Trio Competes at State Gymnastics Meet
Three members of the T.C. Williams gymnastics team received the opportunity to compete in the VHSL individual state meet as alternates on March 8 at Patriot High School.
New York Bound
Negro Ensemble Company selects local playwright.
Alexandria resident and playwright McKenya Dilworth will be one step closer to realizing some of her biggest dreams on Sunday, March 29.
Video
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