Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2014
In May 2014, 138 homes sold between $1,725,000-$109,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2014
Arlington Home Sales: May, 2014
In May 2014, 316 Arlington homes sold between $2,420,000-$7,800.
Arlington Home Sales: May, 2014
The Sound of Music
Alexandria Singers to present ‘Road Trip’ concert June 20, 21.
The year was 1975, when gas was $.57 a gallon, the top selling car was the Oldsmobile Cutlass and The Captain and Tennille’s “Love Will Keep Us Together” topped the Billboard charts. It was also the year that 16 Alexandria residents got together to form the group known today as The Alexandria Singers.
Alexandria Home Sales: May, 2014
In May 2014, 258 Alexandria homes sold between $1,570,000-$129,900.
Alexandria Home Sales: May, 2014
Potomac Home Sales: May, 2014
In May 2014, 58 Potomac homes sold between $2,585,000-$515,000.
Potomac Home Sales: May, 2014
‘I Want to Make a Difference’
Centreville High senior receives scholarships from Harvard and HLA.
He’ll graduate from Centreville High on Friday, and, this fall, he’ll enter Harvard University on a scholarship.
Chantilly Students Win National Art Medals
Diana Tsoy honored for photography, Jason Ly for printmaking.
Senior Diana Tsoy won a silver medal for her photography portfolio and classmate Jason Ly won a silver medal for printmaking.
Coloring Outside the Lines
Mayor: Torpedo Factory is the number one tourist attraction in Alexandria.
On Thursday, June 12, the Torpedo Factory Art Center officially unveiled "Coloring Outside the Lines," the mural that resident artist Rachel Kerwin has been painting in the waterfront entrance.
UCM Board Appoints Interim Executive Director
Katherine Morrison has been appointed as interim executive director of United Community Ministries effective July 1 to replace Shirley Marshall, who is leaving the agency.
'He's A Shining Star Amongst Our Staff'
PFC Rick Cline is Sully District Station's Officer of the Month.
PFC Richard J. “Rick” Cline is the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee’s Officer of the Month for May. He was honored at the CAC’s May 14 meeting following a report written about him by his supervisor, Lt. Brooke Wright.
Senior Living: Using Technology To Enhance Life
Technology can be intimidating to learn and use, but when you get past the fear, it can enhance your life in many ways. That was the takeaway from Senior Services of Alexandria’s June Speaker Series last week at Beatley Central Library.
Trophies and Cookies
CHS wins its eighth economic state championship
Sure, a school might win the state championship in economics one or two times — but Chantilly High recently won it for the eighth time.
Great Commitment, Greater Outcome
As Space of His Own wraps up its initial year, Ryan Touhill and Walter’s relationship is off to a strong start.
Leon Johnson Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter
Leon Malik Johnson, 18, of Pembrook Village Drive, was arrested June 12 and charged with involuntary manslaughter following the death of Kevin Johnson.
Former Hayfield Principal Dave Tremaine Dies
Dave Tremaine, a former principal at Hayfield Secondary School, died June 16. Tremaine recently retired from his position as principal at Hayfield, where he has worked since 2010.
Class of 2014 Graduates from Robinson
The Patriot Center was packed on June 17 as the Class of 2014 celebrated their graduation from Robinson Secondary School.
Swartz, Clark Engaged
Joe and Lynne Swartz of Centreville are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Michael, to Natalie Clark, daughter of Ron and Laurie Clark.
A Contentious Year
Commentary
2014 has been a contentious year so far, with “the Virginia Way” looking more like an endangered species every day. On June 11, just before midnight, the Senate Chamber passed a budget and the House of Delegates passed our version minutes later. I am grateful that we have avoided a shut down and our localities and state employees will no longer worry about paying their bills after July 1.
Commentary: Celebrating Champions
Reflections on the T.C. Williams Class of 2014
Since arriving at Alexandria City Public Schools in October, I have enjoyed the exhilarating experience of getting to know this community. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many passionate parents, teachers and students. The commitment and desire to achieve among those involved in this wonderful and diverse school division has instilled me with a great sense of pride.
Commentary: Frustrating: No Medicaid, U.S. 1 Cut
Last week was one of the most frustrating weeks in the General Assembly since my 2009 election.