"how to keep one's financial affairs in order"

Centreville High School student Faby Argandona dances with her peer and ‘Best Buddy’ Juwaan Espinal. …

Letter: Rock-Solid Support

As a member of several local mineral clubs, I visited a dear friend of mine who is a nun/director, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, in Washington, D.C.

Column: Route 1 Transit Study Moves Forward

In 2011, I introduced and got passed a bill to initiate and fund the Route 1 Transit Study in both Fairfax and Prince William counties.

Young Masters to Perform at GMU

Special event to benefit Mason School of Music Scholarships.

Showcasing the talents of four scholarship recipients, George Mason University's School of Music will be presenting The Young Masters Concert on Sunday, May 6 at 7 p.m. "We know our audience will enjoy these terrific performances, and we congratulate and commend these four outstanding students." said Linda Apple Monson, Associate Director for Academic Affairs.

Park Authority Honors McCutcheon

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the Fairfax County Park Authority Board invite the public to join in renaming ceremonies at Lamond Park, which will now be known as Gilbert S. McCutcheon Park, a tribute to the late Park Authority Board member and Farmers Market master.

Google Unveils Local Student’s Entry

Emily Powell named state winner in Doodle 4 Google contest.

Alexandria City Public Schools fifth-grader Eileen Powell was selected as a state winner in the annual Doodle 4 Google Contest. Google representatives announced the news Wednesday, May 2 at George Mason Elementary School and unveiled Eileen’s “doodle” to her peers.

South Potomac Yard Area Certified as Safe

EPA, State supervised original cleanup.

The Potomac Yard was initially cleared of environmental contaminants under the Environmental Protection Agency’s “accelerated Superfund cleanup site,” according to a report issued in 2004.

Value of Volunteer Hours: $4.5 million

Legacy of Community Service? Priceless.

"Volunteers aren't paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless." Eleanor Roosevelt’s famous sentiment was echoed by numerous community and civic leaders who gathered at the Waterford in Springfield Friday, April 27, to celebrate 118 Fairfax County volunteers during the 20th annual Volunteer Service Awards hosted by Volunteer Fairfax.

Neighborhoods

Old Town

One problem about the glorious George Washington Memorial Parkway is it's always there.

Letter: City Against Its Residents?

The City of Alexandria has announced that it will appeal the ruling by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) that the Planning Director overstepped her bounds by denying a citizen petition opposing the Waterfront Plan.

Letter: Not Quite An Endorsement

The Jan. 20, 2012 letter from the National Park Service (NPS) that discusses the Small Area Waterfront Plan only states “general support for the proposed 2011 Plan.

Letter: Alternative For Mayor

Last fall, I had the extraordinary opportunity to travel to the Arctic as a geologist and tour guide aboard a ship.

Saxons Tame Bulldogs in 9-6 Scuffle at Langley

Langley remains alone in first place Liberty boys lacrosse standings.

The Langley Saxons edged closer to securing the Liberty District top spot for the boys lacrosse district playoffs next week with a 9-6 home win over the Stone Bridge Bulldogs on Wednesday, April 25.

Letter: Able To Be Heard After All

Since my letter was printed in Alexandria Gazette titled "Another Done Deal", April 26, the Transportation Commission has decided to allow for public comments at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 2 regarding the Beauregard Small Area Plan — with much pressure from the community and only one member of City Council, Councilwoman Alicia Hughes, intervening for us.

Letter: Planting a Tree For Arbor Day

Today, I had a tree a tree planted in honor of Arbor Day, April 27. I donated the cost of the tree through the Living Landscape Fund (www.alexandriava.gov/LivingLandscape).

Warhawks Boys' Tennis Falls to Jefferson, 6-3

Madison gives 3-time defending champion Colonials a good match.

The Madison High boys’ tennis team, in a Liberty District home match on Friday, April 20, defeated Marshall High, 6-3. The visiting Statesmen gave the Warhawks a good match and the score was tied at 3-3 following singles play. However, Madison swept the three doubles matches to earn the team win.

Volunteers Honored for Efforts

Four locals receive Community Champions Awards for Health Care and Social Services to the Community.

Four Northern Virginia volunteers were honored for their charitable efforts recently. Edward Shahin of McLean, Marie Markey of Alexandria and Mattie Palmore and Kari Warren of Mt. Vernon received the Molina Healthcare Community Champions Award during a ceremony at the at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax.

Westfield Working to Regain Winning Form

Bulldogs set to host Concorde and local softball rival Centreville this Friday.

The Westfield High girls’ softball team, over the final few weeks of the regular season, will be looking to get back into the winning mode that was such a prominent characteristic of its season through mid-April.

South Lakes Baseball Loses Tough One to Langley

But earlier in the week, King homers to lead Seahawks in sweep over Jefferson.

For the second time this season, the South Lakes Seahawks baseball team battled the Langley Saxons (9-7 record) but came up just short in a 5-3 loss. The Liberty District game took place last Friday night, April 27 at Langley.

Chantilly Boys Break Into Soccer Win Column

Chargers get victories over Westfield and Mount Vernon.

The Chantilly High boys’ soccer team, following a 0-8 start to the season, won consecutive games last week. The Chargers, in a Concorde District outing at Westfield High last Thursday, April 26, defeated the Bulldogs, 4-0, for their first win of the season. And earlier this week on Monday, April 30, Chantilly, in overtime, won a non-district home game over Mount Vernon, 4-3.

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