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The Power of One
Spring2Action 24-hour online fundraiser set for April 17
Dawnielle Miller wasn’t sure what to expect. As co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit Casa Chirilagua, she was hoping to raise $15,000 during last year’s Spring2Action online giving day. She sent out emails and spread the word among supporters. And then she waited.
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Public Safety in the Local Area
Sheriff’s Office, State Police representatives speak.
Public safety and traffic were among the topics when representatives from the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police spoke recently in Centreville. They addressed the Jan. 25 meeting of the Sully District Council of Citizens Associations.
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Skies Clear for Children’s Festival
Performers and children enjoy weekend event at Wolf Trap.
Skies Clear for Children’s Festival
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Three Perish in Condominium Fire
Fatal fire ruled accidental; one is injured from jumping out a third floor window in Manchester Lakes blaze.
Three Perish in Condominium Fire
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New Restaurant To Expand Dining Options
New Restaurant To Expand Dining Options
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Scotts Blend Service with Cultural Education
Best of Reston
Scotts Blend Service with Cultural Education
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Panda Mania Hits Reston
Hunters Woods Elementary School students paint panda for Washington, D.C. public art project.
Panda Mania Hits Reston
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Patriots, Police Mentor Teens at George Mason
Patriots, Police Mentor Teens at George Mason
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Donations for a Fallen Soldier
Family of an American soldier killed in Iraq starts a foundation to send school supplies and toys to Iraqi children.
Donations for a Fallen Soldier
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Vienna's Tempest in a Refrigerator
Town is set to resume 'white goods' pickup, via outsourcing.
Vienna's Tempest in a Refrigerator
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Motorists Face Tight Squeeze at Springfield Interchange
Motorists Face Tight Squeeze at Springfield Interchange
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Whitman Girls Ready for Another Deep Playoff Run
Vikings beat Paint Branch despite slow offensive start.
The Whitman girls' basketball team is ready for another deep postseason run.
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Arlington: Wakefield Headed to Third Region Final in Four Years
Warriors defeat Potomac Falls, will face Potomac in 5A North final.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team defeats Potomac Falls in 5A North region semifinals.
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Targeting Child Sex Trafficking
Local AAUW chapter spotlights global — and local — issue.
“It was in our backyard, who would have thought it could happen here,” said Catherine Krebs, president of the Mount Vernon branch of the AAUW, at a meeting on child sex trafficking at Sherwood Library on Thursday, Oct. 11.
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Alexandria: Ireton Girls’ Lax Falls Short Against Elite Competition
Nationally-ranked Cardinals suffer first losses of season.
The Bishop Ireton girls' lacrosse team lost to Good Counsel and McDonogh.
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Mount Vernon: West Potomac’s Floyd Excels on Mound, at Plate
Wolverines beat Mount Vernon 10-0 in 5 innings.
The West Potomac baseball team defeated Mount Vernon 10-0 in five innings.
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Burke: Robinson Boys’ Lax Wins Region Championship
Rams come from behind twice to beat Woodson.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team defeated Woodson 15-14 in overtime on Tuesday to win the 6A North region title.
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Looking at the Year Ahead
In looking ahead for what Alexandria will be facing in 2014, a number of issues have carried forward from last year.
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Titan Girls’ Crew Dominates at Noxontown No. 2 Regatta
T.C. Williams boat beats national champion.
The T.C. Williams girls’ crew team fought off challenges from a field of tough competitors, as well as high winds, to dominate the second Noxontown Regatta in Middletown, Del., on April 4. The Titan girls’ lightweight 8’s victory against three-time national champion Holy Spirit was just one of many outstanding performances for the day. The Titan boys’ crew team took a break for the weekend to recharge for next week’s competition at the Bull Run Marina.