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Alexandria to New Orleans: The Human Tragedy of the Interstate Slave Trade, Part II
Part II: Franklin and Armfield’s slave-trading “establishment” was located near the outskirts of what was then, in the 1830s, the town of Alexandria. The main building was three stories, handsomely painted, with green blinds.
‘Inspiring Others to Continue His Legacy’
Sully Police Sgt. Ryan Lindenbaum honored in memorial golf fundraiser.
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Color of the Year
Pantone honor bestowed on two colors for 2016
Two colors, Serenity (light blue) and Rose Quartz (pale pink), were recently named the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2016.
ARHA Commissioners Split On Three Debated Votes
ARHA Commissioners Split On Three Debated Votes
Cracking Down on Predatory Student Lenders
Northern Virginia lawmakers hope to regulate student-loan servicing companies.
Sen. Janet Howell (D-32) and Del. Marcus Simon (D-53) have introduced a bill they call the Borrowers Bill of Rights, which would use the power of the State Corporation Commission to crack down on what they call the egregious practices of student loan servicing companies.
Battle of Bladensburg – August 1814
This is the seventh of a series of articles telling how Alexandrians were affected 200 years ago by the War of 1812. For earlier articles in this series, go to alexandriagazette.com.
On Aug. 18, 1814, authorities in Washington learned that British warships were sailing up the Patuxent River in considerable force. Was Washington their target? Taking no chances, the authorities immediately ordered the District of Columbia militiamen, including the Alexandria Brigade under General Robert Young, to report for duty.
Arlington: Consultants Unveil Draft Plan for Lee Highway
Residents indicate approval of direction but concern about unintended consequences.
The concepts of “Complete Streets,” “New Urbanism,” pop up parks, and TDR’s were new to many of the 183 residents gathered at Yorktown High School on Saturday, Feb. 6.
2020 Fall for the Book Goes Virtual
Connecting the literary community through online gatherings.
This year’s twenty-second annual Fall for the Book will be like no other; a virtual festival, streaming until late November 2020.
Herndon Boys Playing Well at Season’s End
Hornets entered Concorde District tournament as No. 3 seed.
Herndon Boys Playing Well at Season’s End
Herndon Boys Playing Well at Season’s End
Hornets entered Concorde District tournament as No. 3 seed.
Herndon Boys Playing Well at Season’s End
From Concrete and Steel to Green Wetlands
WW Bridge project gets environmentally preserved.
From Concrete and Steel to Green Wetlands
From Concrete and Steel to Green Wetlands
WW Bridge project gets environmentally preserved.
From Concrete and Steel to Green Wetlands
County Investigator Speaks About Credit Card, ID Theft Risk
At the Feb. 4 meeting of the McLean Woman’s Club, Officer Tom Polhemus, an investigator with the Financial Crimes Unit of the Fairfax County Police Department, spoke to the group about sophisticated schemes for stealing personal financial data and recommended ways to avoid being targeted. Officer Polhemus is one of 12 investigators in the Financial Crimes Unit, which handles some 4,500 fraud reports per year, he said.
A House without a Home?
Local group wants to place the historic Moorefield House at Nottoway Park.
A House without a Home?
Helping Provide Food for Others
In an area where the median household income is above $100,000, how can there be 47,000 students eligible for free and reduced lunches? But this is the case in Fairfax County, where one in six do not have sufficient resources to meet daily expenses. The Giving Circle of HOPE is making a difference by hosting Empty Bowls, an event that raises funds to fight hunger, on Friday, April 12.