People

Patricia Washington: 2024 Business Leader of the Year

Patricia Washington

Seniors Quilt Keeps History Alive

History is kept alive in many ways—through historical novels, ballads, folklore passed down through the generations. For one group of Arlington seniors, local history of the now closed Lee Center is being kept alive through the display of a quilt they pieced together in 2000.

O’Leary to Lead Visit Alexandria

Tourism exec named new CEO of city’s destination marketing.

Todd O’Leary, a 27-year veteran of the travel and tourism industry, has been named the president and CEO of Visit Alexandria.

Fighting Fraud for Older Americans

Seniors

Helping People Become Healthy and Strong

Omni Wellness & Performance opens in Fairfax City.

Wellness

William ‘Bill’ Gimblett

Former mental health counselor dies at 81; memorial set for July 14.

Travel to Heaven from Fairfax?

New bakery makes bliss with dough

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

After 55

Home of the Brave

Flags For Heroes on display at Cedar Knoll.

Flags

Volunteers Recognized at Annual Leadership Luncheon

Citing the hundreds of hours from volunteers working with Arlington County’s 55+ centers, County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said, “If we had to pay these volunteers, it would have cost the County $230,545.16.”

Service Above Self

Jim Carmalt, center, was sworn in as the 2024-2025 president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria at the organization’s June 25 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.

A Fond Farewell

Visit Alexandria bids adieu to Patricia Washington.

The annual Summer Social hosted by Visit Alexandria was bittersweet this year as the event served as a farewell to Patricia Washington, who for 12 years has served as the organization’s president and CEO.

Kids Have a Ball at Doolittle Story Hour

Baseball reader

Living Legends of Alexandria: Col. James Paige

Visionary leads community activism.

When Jim Paige was growing up in Robinson County, N.C., he had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. The youngest of five siblings, he was a gifted athlete but realized the odds were against him.

Celebrating Fatherhood

Father’s Day is June 16

June is a month for Dads and grads with families across the region preparing to celebrate fatherhood, paternal bonds and the influence of fathers as Father’s Day approaches June 16.

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