For First Time in Recent Memory, No Competition Open Commonwealth's Attorney Seat
No Democrat challenges Bryan Porter in primary; no Republican steps forward for general.
Back in 1979, the competition to become Alexandria's next commonwealth's attorney was fierce.
Lost Dog: Helping Save Lives, One Pet at a Time
Area residents explain their dedication to the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation.
Behind every adoption successfully completed by the Arlington-based Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, there's a volunteer with a happy heart.
Alexandria Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales
In May 2013, 278 Alexandria homes sold between $1,753,491-$85,500.
Alexandria Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales
Alexandria Home Sales: June, 2013
In June 2013, 277 Alexandria homes sold between $4,000,000-$102,500.
Alexandria Home Sales: June, 2013
Piece of Cake
It was a party 264 years in the making as Alexandria celebrated its birthday July 13 with a day of fun and entertainment that culminated with a fireworks display over the Potomac River accompanied by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra's playing of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
Elizabeth Kruse Leads WIHS Junior Committee as Youth Ambassador
The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, has chosen Elizabeth Kruse of McLean as youth ambassador of the 2013 show.
Bench Warmers
Local judge spearheads Substitute Judges Institute.
Attorneys from across Northern Virginia gathered July 9 at Manassas Regional Airport to participate in the Institute for Substitute Judges, a seminar designed by Alexandria General District Court Chief Judge Becky Moore to provide intensive training to better prepare attorneys to serve on the bench.
Alexandria Bulletin
Joint Meeting of Park and Recreation Commission & Youth Sports Advisory Board 7 p.m. Located at City Hall, Council Work Room, 301 King St. The unsolicited proposal the City received to build a private sports and entertainment complex on the current site of Hensley Park will be discussed. Contact William Chesley, william.chesley@alexandriava.gov, 703-746-5426.
Alexandria Calendar
Summer Classes. Art at the Center, 2804 Sherwood Hall Lane. Children ages 6-10 can participate. Register at www.artatthecenter.org or 703-201-1250.
Brief: Apply to Police Citizens Academy
The 10-week Alexandria Police Citizens Academy provides an opportunity for residents to learn about various aspects of the Police Department, such as administrative philosophy, internal policies and the guiding principles of law and ethical conduct governing the delivery of police services. Classes are a combination of lecture and interactive activities. Class topics will include patrol operations, gangs, crime prevention, crime scene investigations, criminal investigations and the Special Operations Team.
Neighborhoods
Our neighbor Irina Woodruff tells me that 40,000 happy people are now celebrating a song and dance festival in Riga, the capital of Latvia, her native land.
Long Wed Couples Vow ‘I’d Do It Again’
Four married couples, all residents of The Fountains at Washington House, 5100 Fillmore Ave., recently renewed their marriage vows in a ceremony at the community’s chapel. Friends, families, and neighbors all looked on July 10 as the couples said “I’d do it all over again.”
Student Wins DAR Art Award
Lucy Medley, a student at T.C.Williams High School, won first place in the Daughters of the American Revolution Junior American Citizen National Art Competition. She is the daughter of Lisa and Howell Medley.
Natalie Barrow
Attending Naval Academy Seminar
Natalia Barrow, student at Bishop Ireton High School was one of 2,550 rising seniors invited to Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year.
Alexandria School Notes
Three T.C. Williams students competed at the Virginia Junior Academy of Sciences Symposium in Blacksburg.
Video
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