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Volunteer Literacy Tutors Still Needed
For 89 Alexandria kindergarteners and first graders.
Think about your favorite book as a child. Go ahead, close your eyes, and remember all of the feelings and memories that it evokes. Do you feel proud because it was the first book you read on your own? Was it the first time that you felt connected to someone? Did it make you laugh or giggle? My favorite book as a child was ”Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon. It was the first time I felt transported to another world, and ever since then, I've been hooked.
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In the Kitchen
Jones Makes Biscuits with Own Personalities
Two women stood with noses pressed to the window at Stomping Ground on Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. "Oh, no," one of them said. "I didn't know it was closed on Monday. I've eaten here three times since they opened in May. I love their salads; they are so fresh." Disappointed, they head down the street looking for a second choice.
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The Best of Braddock District
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) recommends places to see in his district.
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) recommends places to see in his district.
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Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
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Alexandria People At Work: It’s All About the Milk
It was dark on the farm as Kinsley Coulter got up at 2 a.m. to load his truck and drive the 150 miles from Juniata County, Pa. to the Alexandria Farmer's market on Saturday.
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Alexandria Appetite: 5 Top Spots to Watch College, NFL Football
No matter where you are in Alexandria, you’ll find a prime viewing location nearby.
The days are getting slightly shorter, the air has a familiar crispness to it, and the dog days of summer have a little less bite. All of this can mean only one thing: The college and NFL football seasons are on the way. From beers to burgers, from wings to Greek delicacies, here are some great places to watch the game all over town.
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Mount Vernon Brief: Inova Mount Vernon Commended
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been ranked the No. 6 Best Hospital in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report. The 2015 ranking is up from No. 13 in 2014. The hospital also ranked No. 15 in Virginia (up fromNo. 20 in 2014) and earned high performing recognition in Orthopedics again this year.
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Mount Vernon Briefs: House Fires
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department Units responded to a house fire Thursday, Aug. 20, at approximately 5:30 a.m., at 5205 Pole Road.
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Alexandria Seeks Cycling Spokespersons
Transportation Master Plan could shift gears in favor of cycling community.
Do cyclists in Alexandria ride in the road or on the sidewalk? How do cyclists riding the Mount Vernon trail pass through Alexandria?
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Alexandria Neighborhoods: Taylor Run
The Washington Balalaika Society presented Peter Omelchenko in an interesting concert at the Lyceum.
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Letter: Prudent Investments
Letter to the Editor
I would like to add some thoughts to the ongoing discussions about the city’s debt.
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Letter: Appreciates Progress
Letter to the Editor
I’ve lived in Alexandria for 20 years, and there has been wonderful progress during this time.
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'The Eagles': Alexandria F.O.E. 871 Continues to Soar
The sign outside simply reads “F.O.E.” It is easy to miss when traveling along Cameron Street in the middle of Old Town. But for 110 years, members of Aerie 871 of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles have gathered here in friendship, fellowship and to reach out to those in need in the community.
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Mount Vernon: Picnic with the President
Mount Vernon Neighborhood Friends raising money to upgrade fire suppression.
Lorne Campbell was told the historic property he bought on Robertson Boulevard was once part of an area where George Washington liked to have his pigs graze.
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Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2015
In July, 2015, 236 Alexandria homes sold between $2,495,000-$120,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2015
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Fairfax Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate Beethoven
Season opening performance on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Plenty of reasons to celebrate the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) about to begin its 59th season as Fairfax County’s flagship orchestra. This year, under the baton of music director Christopher Zimmerman, the FSO will celebrate the genius of Beethoven’s masterpieces while featuring the coming generation of virtuoso classical pianists.
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Fairfax: The Path to Eagle
Boy Scouts team up with Friends group to improve public trails.
On the morning of his service project, Carter Murray of Fairfax realized he’d forgotten a small but vital detail: Food.
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Potomac: ‘Never Forget, Patriots Rule’
In Memoriam of Dr. Michael Doran
Our beloved leader, Dr. Michael Doran, died today [Aug. 19]. The Wootton community is reeling.
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Obituary: William King Schumacher
William "Bill" Schumacher of Annapolis died on July 27, 2015 from complications suffered after a fall.
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Torres Trial Date Set for December
Bond denied for former police officer charged with murdering John Geer.
Shortly after 10 a.m. on Aug. 19, former Fairfax County Police officer Adam Torres entered the circuit courtroom for his arraignment, dressed in a baggy, blue-green prison jumpsuit. Torres was indicted the previous Monday by a special grand jury for killing Springfield resident John Geer in August, 2013.