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Herbstreith Receives LCAC’s Founder’s Award
Gala raised $120,000 for Lorton Community Action Center.
The Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) presented Christine Herbstreith, a Lorton resident since 1954, with the organization’s Founders Award at LCAC’s “Spring into Action” Gala on Saturday, March 2, in front of a crowd of more 200 attendees.
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How To Keep Children Safe
The Center for Alexandria’s Children in partnership with the Department of Community and Human Services, the Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, will mark National Child Abuse Prevention month by launching a three-prong approach to ensuring the safety of Alexandria’s children...
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Champions Fighting Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter recognizes its advocates.
The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter recognized 12 individuals as “Inspiring Champions” at a special reception on Jan. 31 at its corporate offices in Fairfax. Among the honorees are Oakton resident Rick Gow, honored for distinguished work in promoting Alzheimer’s awareness.
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Letter to the Editor: Many Benefits To Beauregard Plan
I am writing to voice my support for the Beauregard Small Area Plan (BSAP), and its proposed affordable housing solution for Alexandria.
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Letter to the Editor: Passive Parks, Creative People
This past Sunday, a beautiful sunny day, I walked the length of the river from Founders Park to Canal Place. People were everywhere and smiling broadly. But what was most exceptional was how creative people were on the blank canvas of green grass along the waterfront.
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Letter to the Editor: Who Knows Best?
Although the City Council voted 6-1 to rezone the Alexandria waterfront last Saturday, and although I was disappointed that four years of constructive planning were coming to an end, I was impressed by the intellectual clarity of the council members.
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Letter to the Editor: Pet Horses Or Eat Them?
[Recently,] food safety officials in United Kingdom, France, and Sweden found traces of horse meat in ground beef sold across Europe. Massive recalls and lawsuits are ensuing.
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Lives Are on the Line
Upcoming 5K raises money for cancer patients, research.
BethAnn Telford and Vanessa Spiller are at different points in their cancer journeys. Spiller is in remission from breast cancer, and Telford is still battling brain cancer as hard as she can. But both women will participate in the upcoming Rev3 Run Rogue 5K and 1K Saturday, March 23, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center. The event was created in their honor last year and raises money for two cancer organizations.
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Letter to the Editor: Patron Saint Of Animals
I was delighted to learn that the newly elected pope chose for himself the name of St. Francis of Assisi, generally known as patron saint of the animals.
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Letter to the Editor: How Many Do-Overs Needed?
I don't know what City Council was thinking when they rubber stamped the waterfront plan.
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Letter to the Editor: Ignorance Is Not Bliss
My thanks to Michael Lee Pope for pointing out to readers in the March 14 issue the troubling ironies as the City of Alexandria again tries to juggle the budget and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Going, Going, Almost Gone?
Signs of progress as old Springfield Mall gets torn apart.
“The more they tear it apart, the happier I get.” —Supervisor Jeff McKay
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Sequester’s Impact in Fairfax County? TBD
Local leaders say “uncertainty” biggest fallout of sequester so far.
“From the perspective of business community, businesses are adept when they understand what’s coming. They see a problem; they solve it. The uncertainty is driving them crazy.” —Jerry Gordon, president of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)
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The Bad News, the Good News
Q&A with Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee)
Q: What are you hearing from your constituents about sequestration concerns? A: “Where are the grownups?! I don’t think most folks are focusing on the economic or political impact, although there are certainly concerns about furloughs and potential job losses from those who work for the Federal Government or contractors that do business with the Federal Government. Most people seem to be shrugging their shoulders and commenting on Washington idiocy.”
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Sequestration: Local Perspective
Springfield small-business owner tackles the sequester.
“The uncertainty is the worst thing. How did we get into this? How do I survive and make sure my employees have a good standard of living? It’s mind-boggling,” Tony Coombs, owner of TC Associates—a Springfield-based cyber-security and professional consulting firm—said during an interview at his headquarters last week.
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‘Christ Alone’ in Fairfax
Jubilee Christian Center puts on an original drama with adapted music.
“Musically, the people in this church are really talented. I’ve been blown away by that.” —Producer-director Tim Buck of Burke
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Week in Springfield
Want to see a new dog park in Fairfax County? Or would you prefer your favorite rec center to stay open a little longer? The Fairfax County budget is now in your hands. Temporarily. The Board of Supervisors is currently in the process of crafting the FY 2014 budget, and they want your help.
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Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Area Roundups
Want to see a new dog park in Fairfax County? Or would you prefer your favorite rec center to stay open a little longer? The Fairfax County budget is now in your hands. Temporarily. The Board of Supervisors is currently in the process of crafting the FY 2014 budget, and they want your help. “We wanted to put you in the chair of a member of the Board of Supervisors, so we created this budget simulation to let you craft your ideal Fairfax County budget,” said Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock).
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Week in Fairfax
Want to see a new dog park in Fairfax County? Or would you prefer your favorite rec center to stay open a little longer? The Fairfax County budget is now in your hands. Temporarily. The Board of Supervisors is currently in the process of crafting the FY 2014 budget, and they want your help.
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Area Roundups
Want to see a new dog park in Fairfax County? Or would you prefer your favorite rec center to stay open a little longer? The Fairfax County budget is now in your hands. Temporarily. The Board of Supervisors is currently in the process of crafting the FY 2014 budget, and they want your help.