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Coming Out, Sharing Their 'Journey'
Coming out can be political and personal.
Coming Out, Sharing Their 'Journey'
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Directing the Past
City manager names Lance Mallamo to head the Office of Historic Alexandria.
Directing the Past
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What Was Two Now One
What Was Two Now One
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A 'Swingin' Proposal
Chris Conlin proposes to girlfriend Brittany Holbrook during jam session.
A 'Swingin' Proposal
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Ready to Sing to Your Valentine
Local residents prepare to perform for sweethearts throughout Northern Virginia.
Ready to Sing to Your Valentine
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Week In Arlington
Week In Arlington
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Week in Reston
Week in Reston
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Students Gather to Celebrate and Bid Farewell
Hannelore Stuart leaves Aquinas Montessori School after almost 40 years of teaching.
Students Gather to Celebrate and Bid Farewell
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Herndon Resident Releases New Book
Mother and teacher writes about survival and never giving up.
Herndon Resident Releases New Book
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Leslie Sherman: 1987 –2007
West Springfield graduate enjoyed history, running.
Leslie Sherman: 1987 –2007
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Green by Design
Local DAR chapter honors former Potomac resident for her advocacy in green interior design.
Green by Design
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Unlocking the Door to Affordable Housing
County considers establishment of residential studio option to assist with housing affordability.
Like most areas that have seen explosive growth in the past 30 years, Fairfax County’s stock of affordable housing has dwindled as it’s grown into one of the nation’s wealthiest counties.
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Letter to the Editor: Use Hensley For Robinson?
The St. James unsolicited proposal to build a sports and entertainment complex where Hensley Park exists today may have been unsolicited, but it was neither a new idea nor one lacking proponents at city hall. In 2005, Alexandrians for an All City Sports Facility approached the city with a similar request to build expansive sports facilities on Hensley Park. Kerry Donley, David Speck, and other community leaders, then and now, promoted this plan. Funding shortfalls stymied this idea, in the end.
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Michael Porter Denker
Obituary
Michael Porter Denker, 66, co-owner of Hopkins & Porter Construction, a residential design/build firm based in Potomac, died May 22, 2013, at Casey House in Gaithersburg. He had been diagnosed with melanoma in the summer.
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Alexandria School Board Members Approve Deal to Double Rent for Central Administration
School system to have a new lease on a larger central administration office.
Right now, the Alexandria City Public School system pays about $1 million in rent every year at three locations across the city — one central administration headquarters on Beauregard Street and two of satellite locations across the city.
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Great Falls Foundation for the Arts Presents Arts Center Plans
Equestrians, Turner Farm advocates question proposed center.
The Great Falls Foundation for the Arts presented their proposal for an arts center at Turner Farm Monday, Sept. 30 to the local equestrian community, neighbors and residents involved in the “Save the Farm” campaign.
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Fall Fun in Reston
Oktoberfest, Homes Tour highlight annual events.
Reston Town Center will host one of the area’s signature fall events, the Reston Oktoberfest, Oct. 5 through 7. The event will feature live music, food from local vendors, a variety of fall beers and a chili cook off.
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Covert Matters
Hot Day at Polls and No Food
I found the way to Cora Kelly Rec Center about midday Saturday. Took several turns, wrong ones of course, down Commonwealth Avenue, Mount Vernon Avenue then on to Dewitt and Hume. Eventually I got the nerve to stop to ask for directions.
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There's No Place Like Home
A look at what makes Alexandria unique.
As the hometown of George Washington and Civil War General Robert E. Lee, the city of Alexandria attracts visitors from near and far to enjoy America's historic main streets.