Unique Gift Ideas Found in Great Falls
For finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone, Adeler Jewelers offers custom-designed jewelry for every occasion.
Great Falls Group Sells White House Ornaments Sale to Help Artemis House
Great Falls Friends and Neighbors continue the tradition of selling the White House Ornaments -- available in the retail stores in Great Falls -- that help their efforts each year to raise funds for the local Artemis House Shelter.
Letter: Climate Scientists Warnings Go Unheeded in Congress
To the Editor
In this vituperative political age of partisanship, it is no wonder that 86 percent of voters disapprove of Congress, a body in which the national good seems to be trumped by political ideology, grandstanding, name-calling, pandering, and distortion of the truth—all of which gets in the way of common-sense governance.
Bless Brittany’s Tree in Great Falls
GFCA Legacy White Oak Tree planting project widens its canopy of interest.
Brittany Geserick-Beschen’s love for white oaks has deep roots.
Conservatory Ballet’s The Nutcracker Spreading Holiday Cheer
More than 85 area students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet’s 43rd annual production of “The Nutcracker.”
Arlington: Thrive’s 40th Anniversary Gala Raises Over $140,000
Thrive Arlington community depends on its volunteers and neighbors.
At that point in the George Washington Parkway Ten Miler where you aren’t sure you are going to make it to the end, Kim Kenney and Mary Bohan were amazed to see Thrive Executive Director Gerry Shannon cheering them on from the sidelines, shouting out their names with encouragement.
Arlington: Turkey Bowl in Hall’s Hill
The over-30 crowd beats the under-30 crowd in football.
Arlington has a way of unfolding its secrets slowly, a magician with successive rabbits coming out of its hat.
Arlington: Interfaith Community Marches Against Islamophia
“We’re here to share the love with people thousands of miles from us and right next door."
The last month hasn’t been easy for the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church.
On the Air in Arlington
Arlington Independent Media Launches 96.7 WERA
Heff Munson can create fire with just a plastic bag. He can make creaky stairs from rubber bands and a winch. Using a bag of rice, he can make it rain. Munson replicates the sounds as best he can, but when his program plays on Arlington’s new 96.7 WERA, it sounds real.
Notes from the Producer: A Holiday Tradition Returns to MetroStage for 6th Season
Six years ago MetroStage decided that we needed to establish a holiday tradition.
Little Theater of Alexandria Stages ‘A Christmas Carol’
Charles Dickens’ classic story to play from Dec. 4-19.
The Little Theater of Alexandria (LTA) is presenting Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” from Dec. 4-19. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly Victorian humbug, who travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, present, and future to find the true meaning of the holidays. Complete with special effects, Victorian carols, and Tiny Tim, "A Christmas Carol" is a must for the family.
Letter: Stand Up Against Ignorance
Letter to the Editor
Mount Vernon Unitarian Church stands with all Unitarian Universalists in full support of our Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world and here in the United States. We condemn the horrific statements aimed at any form of persecution or rejection of people based on their faith.
Letter: Stable’s Loss Not Forgotten
Letter to the Editor
As I read the Nov. 26 Mount Vernon Gazette article about Arcadia Farms and Woodlawn Plantation, I was sorry that was no mention of Woodlawn Stables.
Column: Possible Tool in Battling Fraud against Seniors
Fraud and identity theft is an increasing criminal sector and will likely continue to grow. On Nov. 13, an off-duty police officer noticed a fraud device known as a “skimmer” on an ATM at a Huntington 7-11.
Letter: Need Ethics Commission
Letter to the Editor
I would like to comment on Justin Wilson’s recent remarks about newly elected Mayor Silberberg’s proposal to establish an ethics commission to improve the city government’s transparency.
Letter: Gluten-Free Awareness
Letter to the Editor
After living away from Alexandria for three years, I recently returned and rented a home in Old Town while my nearby home was renovated.
Letter: City’s Students In Good Hands
Letter to the Editor
My heartfelt thanks to all who participated in the Nov. 3 ACPS school board elections.
Column: Laying the Foundation for the Future
Commentary–ACPS 2020 State-of-the-Schools
Autumn is traditionally a time for reflection. As the leaves drift to the ground, we look back at what we have achieved over the course of the year.
Column: Raising Children Who Are Resilient and Readers
Vision: Every child in Alexandria can read and succeed.
Resilience allows children to develop in spite of adversity, which every child faces in some form.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Supporting UCM
United Community Ministries (UCM) was a beneficiary of Aldersgate United Methodist Women’s 2015 Luncheon and Fashion Show. Pictured presenting a $2,035 check to UCM Executive Director Nichelle A. Mitchem (far right) in September is Aldersgate UMW President Laura Derby (far left) with Vice President Cindy Harrington. Next year’s 2016 Fashion Show Luncheon is scheduled for April 16, 2016.