Davis Retires After 50 Years
Friends at Plymouth Haven Baptist Church pay tribute
Few of us at age 19 are able to forecast very far where we might be in five or 10 years. So it was with Harry Henry Davis, who at age 19 was working as a grocery delivery boy at a local market in Hollin Hall, south of Old Town Alexandria.
Turf Fields Begin
West Potomac High School started construction on its long-awaited turf fields on Monday, June 2. When completed in August, the school will have synthetic turf on the stadium field, and on a new practice field with lights. These fields will be used for WPHS athletics as well as permitted by Fairfax County for community use.
Diamond Dreams Game
Westfield High School hosted the Kyle's Kamp Diamond Dreams game against Oakton High School on May 2.
Singing, Dancing and Silent Auction
Certainly, 2006 Westfield High grad Reema Samaha is known as one of the people who lost their lives in the Virginia Tech tragedy. But she was much more — a daughter, sister, friend and a talented dancer with a dazzling smile.
National Art Honors
Two St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School seniors earned national recognition in the 2014 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Passport to Global Music and Dance
Encore presents “The World at Your Feet.”
A Broadway-style, musical adventure is on tap in Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s new show, “The World at Your Feet.”
Earns Spot on U.S. Team
Joseph Szczur, a 14-year-old 8th grade student at Rocky Run Middle School, participated in the United States Indoor RC Aerobatics Model Airplane Team Trials which was held in Akron, Ohio in March. There were a total of 16 pilots competing in the competition, three which were Junior (18 years old or less). Joseph was the highest placing Junior pilot, qualifying him as U.S. team member along with the top three placing Open (18 years or older) competitors.
Condos Bring New Residents To Old Town Waterfront
EYA, the developers of more than a dozen communities in Alexandria, have unveiled the newest addition to the Old Town riverfront, The Oronoco Waterfront Residences.
1872 Society Honors Kathy B. Hirsch
The Inova Alexandria Hospital’s 1872 Society honored long-time TWIG volunteer Kathy B. Hirsch with the Julia Johns Award of Distinction on Tuesday evening, June 3, at the 22nd annual membership reception.
Column: Myths About Medicaid Expansion
Commentary by Scott A. Surovell, State Delegate (D-44)
Surovell Column: Myths About Medicaid Expansion
Commentary by Scott A. Surovell, State Delegate (D-44)
An Eyewitness to History
WWII Veteran Chronicled D-Day Invasion
"It was chaotic. Nobody was sure what the hell was going on. Nobody knew whether we were winning or losing, or what." Bill McNamara on his landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy.
Letter: Road Project At Any Cost?
Letter to the Editor
Letter: Project Cost Raises Questions
To the Editor: As a resident of the Pleasant Valley neighborhood, I, along with others in our community, would like to know where the [roundabout project] money will come from.
Letter: Setting the Record Straight
Letter to the Editor
Letter: Remembrance Cabaret Beckons
Letter to the Editor
Letter: Don't Rush into Medicaid Expansion
To the Editor: John Glazer’s letter “Bottom Line To Help or Not” in the May 22-28, Mount Vernon Gazette responds to my letter urging thorough consideration of data before expanding Medicaid to avoid problems because of money shortage and not establishing short and long term systems that will help instead of hurt those intended to help.
McLean Baseball Secures State Berth with Win Over Madison
Highlanders to face Chantilly in 6A North region championship game.
The McLean baseball team will face Chantilly in the 6A North region final on Friday.