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Saxenian Leads McLean School
New Head of School is a “builder, not a maintainer.”
“I was profoundly drawn to the mission of the school and a dedicated faculty that has extraordinary talent and a strong commitment to the institution,” said Michael Saxenian, who became the new Head of School at the McLean School in July. “I see a lot of opportunity to build on a wonderful foundation.”
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Time To Wait?
New lawsuit, new proposals, new policies emerge from Brickyard controversy.
After nearly two years of controversy concerning a 20-acre “future school” site on Brickyard Road, some new ideas emerged as Montgomery County Council held a town meeting on Nov. 7 at the Potomac Community Center.
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Modern-Day Troubadour
Kicking convention to the curb, Woodrow Landfair travels the country and works on novels.
Modern-Day Troubadour
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What’s in a Name in Alexandria?
Naming of city’s Waterfront Park smells sweeter to some than to others.
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Triathlon Enters 21st Year
Triathlon Enters 21st Year
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Letter: Government-Controlled Healthcare
Letter to the Editor
"Leaving Millions on the Table" and "Making Care Affordable" in this week’s Connection [July 19-25, 2012] do not include important facts about government-controlled healthcare.
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Triathlon Enters 21st Year
Triathlon Enters 21st Year
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Lindsay Named Music Educator of the Year
Lindsay Named Music Educator of the Year
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Childhood Happiness Remembered
Pat Hazell in "The Wonder Bread Years" at the Alden.
Finding your childhood sense of wonder again is what the "The Wonder Bread Years" is all about. It is a one-man performance combining stand-up comedy and theater. It was written by and stars one of the original writers of the “Seinfeld” show, Pat Hazell.
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Lindsay Named Music Educator of the Year
Lindsay Named Music Educator of the Year
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Thinking of Downsizing?
Free seminar will focus on moving to a smaller place without sacrificing style.
Homeowners considering a move from a large home to a smaller dwelling will have an opportunity to receive expert advice on their transition later this month.
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City Funds Redirected for Shopping Promotion
Here Come The Holidays — Ready Or Not
City Funds Redirected for Shopping Promotion
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Letter: Measuring Impact
Letter to the Editor
Kerry Donley has made the Carlyle district, where I live, a centerpiece of his campaign for mayor of Alexandria. He touts the Patent Office as a boon to the the city. But he greatly overstates his case. Yes, the Patent Office contributes to the city's tax rolls, but no, it doesn't stimulate economic activity in the surrounding area.
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Letter to the Editor: Teachers Deserve Better Salaries
In a recent letter to the editor Richard Vis takes issue with Sen. Barker's contention that a 3 percent increase in teacher salaries would help close the gap in student achievement.
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Appetite: 4 Black-Owned Alexandria Eateries to Add to Your Feast
Let’s get one thing out of the way up front: There are many, many more Black-owned restaurants, cafes and eateries in and around Alexandria than this humble column can contain.
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Community Day Labor Update
Project Hope & Harmony holds community meeting to update residents on new site's progress.
Community Day Labor Update
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Architects Reveal Gum Spring Design
Forty thousand-square-foot Gum Spring Library shooting for opening in 2008.
Architects Reveal Gum Spring Design