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Memory Café Provides Opportunities For Care
Weekly events help connect patients, caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
At age 64, Carol Blackwell’s husband Bob was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Carol Blackwell, a resident of Great Falls, called the diagnosis "devastating" and found what transpired to be a struggle as well.
Business Notes
Business Notes
DEQ Approves Mirant Tests
DEQ Approves Mirant Tests
MPA Welcomes Development Director, Board Members
McLean Project for the Arts welcomes Krista Vita as its new Development Director. Vita has worked in non-profit development for more than 10 years. She is a member of the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington and manages a volunteer writing workshop for high school seniors. MPA also elected four new board members: Debbie Jardot, a longtime McLean resident, formerly MPA development director and manager for government relations for the Walt Disney Company; Derrick Swaak, supervising broker for the McLean office of TTR Sotheby’s and is involved in McLean community affairs; George D. Swygert, Jr., currently a regional executive in local distribution for Capital One Bank and also serves on the board of the Phillips Collection; and, Brittany Yam, formerly director at Project 4 Gallery and administrative coordinator for Arlington Arts Center.
Alexandria Letter: Who’s Watching School Board?
Letter to the Editor
The ACPS School Board, except for the newly elected members, are incapable of managing its budget of almost $300 million.
Masonic Memorial in Alexandria Turns Blue
In recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the George Washington Masonic Memorial was illuminated in blue throughout the evening of Friday, Jan. 9 to show support for Alexandria's law enforcement officers and Project Blue Light.
LB Student Snares National Award
Michelle Fields honored for work helping dogs.
LB Student Snares National Award
Editorial: Move Forward with Independent Oversight
While FCPD has embraced many critical changes, supervisors need to move forward with oversight.
Last week, the Fairfax County Police Department posted a list and progress report of 202 recommendations made by the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission, each currently labeled as one of: implemented, in progress or under review.
Langley Boys' Basketball Coach Newman Gets First Win
Saxons defeat Fairfax to improve to 1-4.
The Langley boys' basketball team snapped a four-game losing streak.
Letter: Help Make A Difference
To the Editor: On behalf of the Board of Directors of Alice’s Kids, a new charitable organization that provides direct assistance to needy children in Mount Vernon, I would like to thank the Riverside Estates community for participating in our “Fun Run” on Saturday, May 5. I especially wanted to thank 11-year-old Beth Pyles who was the inspiration for this event.
Speck Appointed to MWAA Board
David Speck, former Alexandria City Councilman and member of the Virginia House of Delegates, has been appointed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe to serve in the McAuliffe administration as a board member of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
High-End Condos in the Quarry?
Developer wants to buy out of requirements to build 13 affordable units.
High-End Condos in the Quarry?
Alexandria: ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’ of Ramsey Redevelopment
Council weighs options for Ramsey redevelopment.
Three of Alexandria’s top priorities are historic preservation, open space, and affordable housing. At the June 28 City Council meeting, a decision over the future of Ramsey Homes found these interests, and the council, pitted against each other.
Week 12: Inside Coronavirus at Virginia Hospital Center
“It’s safe to say that coronavirus cases in Arlington are starting to see some leveling off, but not that it is definitely going down,” according to Adrian Stanton, Vice President for Business Development and Community Relations at Virginia Hospital Center.
Illegal Dumping Frustrates Neighbors
Neighbors of Langley High School frustrated by lack of action on illegal dumping that occurred on school grounds last summer.
Illegal Dumping Frustrates Neighbors
Illegal Dumping Frustrates Neighbors
Neighbors of Langley High School frustrated by lack of action on illegal dumping that occurred on school grounds last summer.
Illegal Dumping Frustrates Neighbors
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools