Column: No Joke, But Funny Nonetheless
Not that I ever want to use my having cancer as an excuse, but you have to admit, it’s a doozy. And it’s probably the best thing about the diagnosis/prognosis. However, it’s not as if there are a number of other advantages to the disease.
Mount Vernon: Moving on ‘Move Over’
Police crack down, educate about law protecting emergency roadside vehicles and drivers.
Police are trying to educate the public about the "Move Over" law, which is geared at protecting emergency roadside vehicles and drivers.
Mount Vernon: Crime Report for the Week of June 10
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
Letter: Passing The Baton
Letter to the Editor
Last week, Dan Storck won the Democratic nomination for Mount Vernon District supervisor.
Centreville Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Distribution
Joseph Gaskins, 25, of Centreville, pleaded guilty on June 11 to distribution of heroin, including a sale that resulted in the death of a 20-year-old Herndon man, according to Attorney General Mark R. Herring and Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh.
Centre View: Sully District Awards Two Newest Eagle Scouts.
Sully District's two newest Eagle Scouts from Troop 893 are Tyler N. Lindskoog (left} and Charles M. Berninger (right).
Centreville Stake Honors Leaders for Commitment to Families
The focus was on families during the June 6 Family Value Award Ceremony in Centreville.
Obituary: Martha S. Feldkamp
Martha S. Feldkamp died on May 31, 2015, at her home in Alexandria, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband Robert H. Feldkamp.
Alexandria: The Lot That Wasn’t There
Subdivision on Vassar Road divides neighborhood and City Council.
Steve Hales currently owns the dwellings at 809 and 811 on Vassar Road, but Hales would rather own 809, 811, and a subdivided lot 626. In theory, lot 626 is comprised of the empty space between the houses on lots 809 and 811. The plan was passed by the Planning Commission in a 5-1 vote.
Alexandria: City Workers Brighten Alexandria
People at Work
The 2x3 foot gray bucket slowly rises 17 feet toward the traffic light at Prince Street and Alfred in Old Town. Alvin Jefferson, a signal tech for the City of Alexandria, has strapped on his safety helmet, snapped on his red safety harness and hooked it onto the bucket. He is retrofitting Alexandria traffic signals with LED lights as part of the city's program to have all 250 signals completed by the end of the year. Matt Melkerson, division chief of traffic operations, says LED lights are more energy efficient and will save the city a lot of money on maintenance costs. Instead of changing bulbs every year and a half, the new LED bulbs are supposed to last at least five years and maybe longer. This frees the workers up to do other things. "In addition, it reduces the time when our workers are up in the air and exposed to traffic hazards."
Letter: Interesting Times Ahead
Letter to the Editor
During the campaign in the Democratic primary for mayor, candidate Allison Silberberg said: “If I’m lucky enough to be elected mayor
Alexandria: Saint Stephen's & Saint Agnes School Graduation
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School celebrated the Commencement of the 105 members of the Class of 2015 on Saturday, June 6 on the grounds of Virginia Theological Seminary.
Alexandria: Once a Titan ...
Parents and students from the Class of 2015 remember successes and struggles.
Much of the Robinson family pointed out every girl entering the floor of the Patriot Center, trying to determine at a distance which was McKayla Robinson. It wasn’t an easy task, and each one of the parents filling the 10,000 seat sports center at George Mason University was attempting to accomplish.
Letter: A New Beginning
Letter to the Editor
Alexandria citizens have made a most emphatic statement by electing Allison Silberberg as the Democratic mayoral primary last Tuesday.
Letter: Address Current Needs
Letter to the Editor
A new city manager, a new director of transportation and environmental service recently took office and yet I wonder what it is these people do. You all must live in Fairfax County, if not, you obviously drive and walk around the city limits with blinders on.
Alexandria: A Party Divided
Democratic unity in Alexandria uncertain as Euille weighs options.
One week after the Democratic primary, questions linger about whether or not incumbent William Euille will challenge Democratic candidate Allison Silberberg as a write-in. While on the surface local Democrats have rallied behind Silberberg’s nomination as Democratic candidate for mayor, Euille’s reluctance to yield the position casts doubts.
Letter: No Space for Mobile Vendors
Letter to the Editor
In response to the article “Food Truck Showdown” [June 11-17, Alexandria Gazette Packet], I first must state that I am a long-time, devoted resident of Alexandria.
Letter: Where Is Ray Morrogh?
Letter to the Editor
Natasha McKenna, a 37-year-old African-American mother of a young daughter, while a prisoner in the Fairfax County jail, was shot at least four times with taser stun guns by sheriff’s deputies. She rapidly lost consciousness and five days later died. At the time of the incident, it was reported she was shackled with a hood covering her head. The 5 foot 130-pound woman’s death raises questions. How much fight could have been in her to resist six sheriff’s deputies assigned to an elite squad specializing in dealing with a woman diagnosed with mental illness? Was it necessary use of force? Was there no other tactical option available?
Letter: Clarify Priorities
Letter to the Editor
Because our top city officials favor building a new metro station at Potomac Yard, claiming it will attract needed businesses and their tax revenues, although there is much long vacant commercial space at nearby stations (Eisenhower, Crystal City, Rosslyn and a glut of empty office space even near D.C. metro stations), I suspect the mayor and council are relying on city staff desperate to provide solutions to our revenue problems.