Springfield: Super Tuesday Viewpoints
Who did you vote for, and what are some of the most important issues to you in this election?
Marco Rubio. I like what he stands for, the way he’s handled himself so far.
Potomac Snapshot: Sharing Stories
On Saturday, Feb. 27, the Potomac Library closed out its activities for Library Lover’s Month with a visit by story-book character Llama Llama. Above are Holy Gebremariam, Llama Llama, and Maria Velez.
Mount Vernon: ACCT Stages ‘Little Women’
Classic tale traces lives and loves of four sisters during the Civil War.
Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) is putting on "Little Women" from March 4-20. Written by Louisa May Alcott, the story traces the lives and loves of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. During the Civil War, their father is away serving in the army, leaving his "little women" in the care of their mother. The family, headed by Marmee, must struggle to make ends meet with the help of their wealthy neighbor, Mr. Lawrence, and his high-spirited grandson, Laurie.
Alexandria: A Fast-Paced Romp through the Bard's 37 Plays
LTA presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).”
The Little Theater of Alexandria (LTA) is presenting the "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" from Feb. 27 to March 19. The show where the cast plays themselves is an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard's 37 plays in 97 minutes. It was also London's longest-running comedy, having clocked nine years in London's West End.
Mount Vernon Letter: A ‘Free-for-All’ of Guns
Letter to the Editor
Once more, H. Jay Spiegel [Letter, “Wrong Side of the Issues,” Feb. 25] has made it clear that he doesn’t agree with state Sen. Scott Surovell, notwithstanding the voters of his district repeatedly re-electing him as delegate and electing him as senator.
Mount Vernon Letter: Ospreys Up Close
Letter to the Editor
In 2013, I installed a camera in the osprey nest behind my home and established a web page where those interested in these birds could view their activities.
Mount Vernon Letter: Mainstream Representation
Letter to the Editor
I thought the letter [“Wrong Side of the Issues,” Feb. 25] from Jay Spiegel criticizing state Sen. Scott Surovell was markedly offbase.
Mount Vernon Column: The Senate Budget Emerges
Commentary
This week, the seventh of this session of the Virginia General Assembly, both the Senate and House of Delegates are considering the state’s two-year budget. After each house passes a budget, a joint conference committee resolves the differences. The Senate budget has good news and bad news.
Mount Vernon Column: Accelerating into the Future
Commentary
This past Saturday, I had the privilege of conducting the annual Mount Vernon Town Meeting for the first time.
Mount Vernon Column: Ups and Downs of the House Budget
Commentary
This past Thursday, the House of Delegates passed the 2016-2018 state budget in a bipartisan 98 to 2 vote. This new budget addresses important needs in the Commonwealth, such as an additional $1 billion in education spending.
Alexandria Obituary: Alan Neal Rudd
Alan Neal Rudd, formerly of Alexandria, died Feb. 6, 2016. His family, friends, and professional colleagues remember him as a man of great kindness, sincerity, and integrity.
Alexandria Letter: Over 80 and Volunteering?
Commentary–Volunteer Alexandria
A poet/songwriter said, “Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning … Oh, how I hate to get out of bed. But the hardest blow of all is to hear the bugler call, ‘You’ve got get up, you’ve got to get up, you’ve got to get up! It’s morning …’” That’s my midnight serenade every Wednesday evening as I drift off to sleep.
Alexandria Letter: Council in Disarray
Letter to the Editor
For those who saw the City Council’s Public Hearing on Feb. 20, followed by a second meeting on the 23rd, they witnessed a group in total disarray.
Alexandria Letter: Improve Notification
Letter to the Editor
Monticello Park is renowned for its great diversity of migrating warblers and is possibly the best place to see them and other neo-tropical migrant songbirds in the entire metropolitan area.
Alexandria Letter: Maintain Healthy Hearts
Letter to the Editor
Take this time every year to take care of your heart. Each year heart disease affects more than 6.5 million American women and is responsible for one in four deaths.
Alexandria Letter: Keep Tree Lights On
Letter to the Editor
I know there are very important projects happening around and in the city but I have an observation I would like to offer.
Alexandria Letter: Breaking Trust
Letter to the Editor
My home is two blocks from Ramsay Homes project. My neighbors and I had no problem with Ramsey Homes.
Alexandria Letter: Renaming City Streets
Letter to the Editor
In the late1950s the city’s Civil War Centennial Committee was tasked with a way to “commemorate” the approaching event. The committee proposed the restoration of Fort Ward — one of the Union forts that had surrounded the city from 1861-1865.
Alexandria Letter: Twinkling Lights Continue to Cheer
Letter to the Editor
I want to thank all my Old Town neighbors for keeping their Christmas lights on through the weary winter.
Alexandria Letter: In Playground Sandbox?
Letter to the Editor
I am appalled at the actions of some members of our City Council who appear to believe that incivility is the way to show that you are smart or clever.