Mount Vernon Snapshot: Addressing Election Issues
Center, Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) signs HB1030, sponsored by Del. Mark Sickles (D-43), and HB1223, sponsored by Del. Vivian Watts (D-39), into law on May 24 at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Alexandria Column: This Memorial Day, Let's Build a WWI Memorial
Commentary
As many Americans around the country take a moment to relax with friends and family this Memorial Day, I hope they take a moment to pause over their grills and swimming pools to ponder what the holiday really represents.
Chantilly Baseball Punches Ticket to States
Chargers’ Norwood drives in two Runs to advance to region final.
The Chantilly baseball team defeated Patriot 2-1 on Tuesday.
Mount Vernon Letter: More Action Needed Against Litter
Letter to the Editor
Thanks to all of the volunteers who participated in this year’s Little Hunting Creek cleanup, and to the workers of Fairfax County's Solid Waste Management Division, who every year promptly pick up and haul away the trash we collect.
Mount Vernon: Dave and Catherine Voorhees Leave MVCCA
Almost a decade of service.
The Mount Vernon Council of Citizens Associations formally thanked the volunteer efforts of two committee chairs, David and Catherine Voorhees, who announced recently that they intend to move to Delaware in June.
Vienna: Oakton Girls’ Soccer Advances to Region Semifinals
Marquis’ goal leads Cougars to win over Madison.
The Oakton girls' soccer team will host T.C. Williams tonight.
Alexandria Snapshot: Grand Opening
About a hundred well-wishers attended the ribbon-cutting at the new Holiday Inn at Carlyle on April 28. Also on-hand was the leadership from both the hotel’s owners, Wright Investment Properties, Inc. (WIP) and the capital investment firm AEW who financed the commencement project. From left are Mark Coltharp of WIP, Frank Cole of Eisenhower Partnership, Larry Wright Jr. of WIP, Mayor Allison Silberberg, Jonathan Martin of AEW, and David Martin of WIP.
Arlington: Unbeaten No More: WL Boys’ Soccer Tops Oakton
Generals advance to region semifinals with win over Cougars.
Washington-Lee will host Langley tonight.
Alexandria Obituary: Robert Martin Schwaner
Robert Martin Schwaner, born March 16, 1925, died at Goodwin House, Bailey’s Crossroads, on May 30, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to George and Mabel Schwaner, he served in the Marines in World War II and the Korean War.
Alexandria: Tribute to Memorial Day
Lyles-Crouch concert salutes veterans.
With a flag-draped City Hall as their backdrop, fifth-grade students from Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy presented A Tribute to Memorial Day concert May 27 in Market Square.
Alexandria: Tony “Da Beast” Suggs Writes Autobiography
He's still the champ.
Rows of people sat in plastic chairs in a gym. Each person wore the same dark green jumpsuit, some more faded with age than others, waiting for the guest speaker to arrive.
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.
Alexandria Column: Be a Hometown Tourist
Commentary–Senior Services of Alexandria
Do you wait until you have visitors to check out the local sites? Most of us do — whether it is going into Washington, D.C. to visit the monuments and museums, or staying in Alexandria to walk around Old Town and Mt. Vernon.
Alexandria Column: Sheltered vs Unsheltered
Homeless In Alexandria
The Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness in the City of Alexandria is a coalition of nonprofit service providers, affordable housing developers, faith communities and government agencies who collaborate daily to serve those who are homeless in our city.
Alexandria Letter: Rubber Stamping
Letter to the Editor
The Planning Commission should make a grand statement and resign en masse.
Alexandria Letter: Debate Ethics
Letter to the Editor
For the second time since the recent local election, Vice Mayor Justin Wilson abetted by his five council mates and the city attorney, have all together hijacked the mayor’s ethics program, thus essentially destroying totally any real meaningful progress toward making Alexandria an ethical model.
Alexandria Letter: Paving Over Green Space
Letter to the Editor
I found out May 11 that the City of Alexandria intends to place a 52-foot-long-by-6-foot-wide Capital Bikeshare Station holding 19 bike slots, a pay center and a large sign at the corner of Powhatan and Second streets, cementing over hundreds of square feet that is currently green space.
Alexandria Letter: Pending Betrayal
Letter to the Editor
Alexandria City Public Schools’ (ACPS) pending betrayal of its students and parents: ACPS is planning on redistricting to deal with the ACPS and the City Council's poor management of the schools and failure to get developers to contribute fairly to building new schools for building their new housing units.
Alexandria Letter: Totalitarian Response
Letter to the Editor
The interaction between the city government and citizens who choose to participate in public debate has never been more debased than it has become since our last local election.
Alexandria Letter: Scorched Earth Foreseen
Letter to the Editor
Ah, the sun and warmth did burst into Alexandria today, and gave fresh illumination to the disastrous clearing of trees on the riverfront below Windmill Hill Park.