Letter to the Editor: Missed Opportunity at Jefferson-Houston in Alexandria
During its redistricting process the school board has neglected Jefferson-Houston — the city’s only non-accredited school and by some measures the third worst school in the entire state.
Letter to the Editor: Balancing Capital Improvement Projects in Alexandria
Last Thursday the Alexandria School Board approved a capital budget for $611.1 million over the next 10 years.
Alexandria Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department:
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department:
$26,000 Raised for Market2Market's Rose Cruz in Alexandria
In the week since Rose Cruz, a restaurant employee, friend, neighbor, and mother of four died from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle, the Del Ray business community hosted a fundraiser that raised $26,221.35 for her family.
Apple Contest in Alexandria
Janet Cantwell, principal of St. Mary’s Catholic School, receives a $3,000 check on Monday, Dec. 19, from Mark Nicholson of Red Jacket Orchards, representing the U.S. Apple Association.
Christmas Mural in Alexandria
The 2016 Grace Episcopal School Christmas Mural was created by Grace students in Kindergarten – Grade 5.
Alexandrian in Ford's Theatre's “A Christmas Carol”
Wearing a red scarf in the front row, local fourth grader Jovani Morales-Shackelford, from MacArthur Elementary, is in Ford's Theatre's “A Christmas Carol” for the second year as Tiny Tim.
Bake Sale Fundraiser in Alexandria
On Dec. 2, classrooms were turned into bakeries as St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School held its 23rd annual fourth grade bake sale benefiting Children’s National Health System.
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 16 Holiday Business Awards Celebration
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 16 Holiday Business Awards Celebration
The Journey Beyond ‘Three Hots and a Cot’ in Mount Vernon
Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter helping homeless for 30 years.
In late August, Mount Vernon resident “Maria” was released from the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center after being incarcerated for one year.
Man Dies from House Fire in Alexandria
On Saturday, Dec. 3, at approximately 3:47 p.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units responded for reports of a house fire in the 3700 block of Logan Court.
Mount Vernon Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
New Hope Housing Receives Grant
New Hope Housing, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and shelter for families and single adults in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Arlington, was the recipient of a $7,500 grant awarded recently by the Dominion Foundation, the charitable arm of Dominion Resources.
Commentary: Quality Education at a Wise Cost
Winter break is good time for our high school seniors to focus on college.
100 Years Old in Mount Vernon
On Dec. 16, Samuel Joseph White (center) toasts to his 100th birthday at Spring Hills Mt. Vernon Assisted Living with his son Rufus and daughter-in-law Marjory.
Festive in Mount Vernon
Preparing holiday decorations for three Waynewood community signs are Garden Club of Waynewood members Cindy Johnson, Marjie Morris, Barbara Bulleit, and Patsy Morrison.
Mount Vernon Church Supports Women’s March
At its monthly December meeting, the board of trustees of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church voted to support the Jan. 21 Women's March on Washington D.C.
Annual Pep Rally in Mount Vernon
Before the big game, West Point Cadets joined the military retirees at The Fairfax in the Mount Vernon area for their annual pep rally prior to the Army/Navy football game in Baltimore.
New Volunteer Coordinator at United Community Ministries
United Community Ministries recently hired April Love as its new volunteer and community relations coordinator.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School's 70th Anniversary
Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay presented Burgundy Farm Country Day School's Head of School Jeff Sindler on Nov. 1 with a resolution recognizing Burgundy “for its 70th anniversary, noteworthy education of children and inestimable contributions to Fairfax County.”