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Graduation 2014: Leia Moran, Salutatorian

Fulfill the Promise

A speech given by the Salutatorian at the 2014 T.C. Williams commencement ceremony.

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Graduation 2014: Suzanne Maxey, Principal

Lessons for a Lifetime

A speech given by the Principal at the 2014 T.C. Williams commencement ceremony.

Graduation 2014: Isabelle Harris, Senior Class President

Another Chapter

A speech by the Senior Class President at the 2014 T.C. Williams Commencement Ceremony.


Graduation 2014: Dr. Alvin L. Crawley

The Journey Ahead

Speech given by the Superintendent of School at the T.C. Williams Commencement Ceremony.

Week in Alexandria: May 21

Not Torn Asunder

Lawyers for former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were back in court this week trying to persuade a judge to separate the charges against them.

Week in Alexandria: June 4

Slip Displeasure

What is the future of pleasure boats on the waterfront? That's a question that has yet to be resolved. It's an uncertainty that's leaving pleasure-boaters, well, displeased.


Week in Alexandria

Rape charge dropped.

Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter won't say why he asked General District Court Judge Donald Haddock to drop the charge of rape against former Alexandria Deputy Sheriff Bryant Duane Pegues, who was fired from his job after evidence emerged that he had sex with an inmate at the city jail last month.

Springfield Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 196 Springfield homes sold between $1,015,000-$172,000.

Springfield Home Sales: May, 2014

Fairfax Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 99 Fairfax homes sold between $1,350,000-$154,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: May, 2014


Graduation 2014: Carter Goodwin, Valedictorian

America's High School

Speech given by the valedictorian at the T.C Williams Commencement Ceremony of 2014

Chantilly Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 17 homes sold between $1,010,000-$200,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: May, 2014

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 89 homes sold between $1,300,000-$205,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: May, 2014


Centreville Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 82 Centreville homes sold between $894,900-$158,000.

Centreville Home Sales: May, 2014

Burke Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 63 Burke homes sold between $729,900-$128,000.

Burke Home Sales: May, 2014

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 91 homes sold between $1,300,000-$185,300 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: May, 2014


Reston Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 105 Reston homes sold between $1,575,000-$110,000.

Reston Home Sales: May, 2014

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 109 homes sold between $1,711,811-$216,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2014

McLean Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 92 homes sold between $4,000,000-$156,111 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: May, 2014


Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 20 Great Falls homes sold between $2,900,000-$517,800.

Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2014

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A Spiritual Beacon Shines after Prison

At Rising Hope, two ex-offenders embark on new life journeys.

His first day locked in solitary confinement, David Hudgens, 48, serving two-and-a-half years for four nonviolent felonies, discovered a Bible under his mattress. Confused, raging, he hurled it against the wall. It fell to the floor of the narrow, cramped cell. Three days later, his fury ebbing, with no one to talk to, nothing else to read, he picked it up. Looking back, he recalls his motivation, “I’m going to read this like a John Grisham novel just to pass the time … but God had a whole different purpose.”