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Behind the Counter with a Smile
Serving breakfast and lunch at Firehook Bakery.
"We know a lot of customers every day. We have a big smile ready and already know what they want. So we get their order going before they even get to the counter. Good morning Hosea," Suyapa Flores says as Hosea walks over to the order counter beside the window filled with small pecan pies, morning glory muffins and elephant ears. She explains Hosea always comes in around 11 a.m. and orders an apple scone or a whole-wheat bagel and an espresso.
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‘Here Come The Scientists’
National Science Foundation may bring investment and traffic to Eisenhower.
National Science Foundation may come to Alexandria
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New decision-making training meant to alter how Fairfax County police officers approach use of force
Making decisions can be instinctual, from the gut. It can also be practical and informed, coming to the best judgement considering all variables. For police officers responding to calls where there might be a threat of violence to civilians and or themselves, their decision whether to use force and which type to neutralize the situation quickly must be a hybrid.
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Passing the Test
Braddock Road Youth Football earns $2,500 grant with strong show of support.
Passing the Test
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Passing the Test
Braddock Road Youth Football earns $2,500 grant with strong show of support.
Passing the Test
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Boutique Bakeshop Opens in Herndon
A new locally owned and operated bakery opens in Herndon this week, The Boutique Bakeshop, open Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays for pick-up only.
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Opinion: Column: “And Awaaay We Go!”
As Jackie Gleason would say as he segued from his monologue into the sketch comedy that followed on his Saturday night entertainment hour on CBS.
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Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
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Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
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‘The Budget Tells a Story’ in Alexandria
School Board delays CIP vote to hone language, tell a more accurate story.
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Contributions to Sheriff Candidates
Contributions to Sheriff Candidates
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Marketing Alexandria for the Holidays
2005 program is designed to sell the city near and far.
Marketing Alexandria for the Holidays
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WFCM Seeks Contributions
Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) believes people in the community can provide hope for local families facing financial hardships. Toward that end, it’s launching its annual Bread and Water fundraising campaign.For any four-week period they choose between March and June, businesses, churches and other groups wishing to participate will receive water bottles to fill with coins, cash or checks (made payable to WFCM). Even a small amount of spare change — when added to all the other donations received — can assist WFCM in making a big difference in the lives of those whom it helps.
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GOP Decides on Process
Republican candidate for the 33rd State Senate District to be decided on Jan. 16.
GOP Decides on Process
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Republicans Decide on Process
The Republican candidate for the 33rd State Senate District to be decided on Jan. 16.
Republicans Decide on Process
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Schools, Oct. 1-7
Schools, Oct. 1-7
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Fitting Tribute to a Talented Musician
Springfield chapter of Guitars Not Guns forms to honor Aaron Brown, teenager killed in February shooting.
Fitting Tribute to a Talented Musician
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Springfield: A Losing Season; a Winning Heart
With 0-15 record, Lee High Lancers baseball coach Matt MacDonald works on rebuilding season.
Lee High School's baseball coach Matt MacDonald, 34, of Old Town Alexandria has his heart in baseball.
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Commentary: The Potomac Master Plan: 12 Years Old
Potomac hugs the western edge of the county in a transition zone between the urban down-county and the rural Agricultural Reserve. Our Master Plan is firmly based on protection of the drinking water that serves over 4.3 million people in the region. Within the Master Plan boundaries are numerous streams that find their way by gravity into the Potomac River.