Horse Trading at City Hall as Council Members Approach Budget Deadline
Warwick Pool to remain open for the short term; holiday lights to stay dim during the summer.
The Warwick Pool is likely to stay open for another year, although what happens beyond that is a mystery. But the holiday lights along King Street will likely go dark during the summer months, despite one councilwoman's longtime quest to persuade her colleagues otherwise.
A Firehouse Mystery: Who Vandalized Two Antique Dalmatian Statues?
Two separate statues damaged on opposite sides of Old Town in late-night crime.
Ever since they were donated to the two Old Town fire stations a few weeks ago, the antique Dalmatian statues have stood as silent witnesses to the life of Alexandria's firefighters.
Federal Officials Audit T.C. Williams to Follow $6 Million in Federal Funds
Three-year program dubbed school 'persistently lowest achieving.'
For two days this week, a team of federal officials from the U.S. Department of Education were in Alexandria to follow the money.
SSSA Pitcher Sargent Reaches 1,000 Career Strikeouts
Saints hurler reaches milestone in fourth varsity season.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes pitcher Alexis Sargent reached 1,000 career strikeouts during a no-hit performance against Holy Child on April 18.
Roundups
Eat Chicken, Raise Money Fair Lakes resident BethAnn Telford is battling a brain tumor, herself, but that doesn’t stop her from raising as much money as she can for the National Brain Tumor Society and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. So on Thursday, May 2, from 5-7 p.m., she and her fundraising organization, Team BT, will be at the Chick-Fil-A at the Dulles Expo Center, 4412 Chantilly Place in Chantilly.
Five Northern Region Athletes Compete at Capital Classic
Wakefield senior Moore leads Northern Region scorers with 12 points.
The District All-Stars defeated the Suburban All-Stars; the United States All-Stars beat the Capital All-Stars.
Chantilly Comeback Falls Short Against Oakton
Chargers leave bases loaded in bottom of seventh inning.
The Oakton baseball team improved to 13-3 with Tuesday's victory over Chantilly.
Cook Off Benefits Carpenter’s Shelter
More than 600 people crossed the threshold of the Birchmere to attend the 11th annual Carpenter’s Shelter Cook-Off fundraiser on Sunday afternoon, April 28.
Is Traffic Relief On the Way?
Residents examine designs to fix the I-66/Route 28 interchange.
As things are now, rush hour traffic on Route 28 in Centreville is more than the traffic signals at Braddock/Walney roads, the entrance to E.C. Lawrence Park and the ramp to I-66 East can handle. This situation results in traffic backups, delays and safety hazards.
Obituary
Neil David Kelly
Neil Kelly, 31, a lifelong resident of the Fort Hunt area of Alexandria, died on April 22, 2013 at Mount Vernon Hospital. He was a 1999 graduate of West Potomac High School, and a 2007 graduate of George Mason University with a B.S. degree in finance. In high school Neil was a top player for the men’s tennis team. During Neil’s youth he played baseball and basketball in the Fort Hunt league. His love of basketball led to coaching which he enjoyed. He previously had also been a referee for the league.
Warner Named Officer of Month
PFC Jared Warner is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Month. He was honored at the April 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory committee.
New Beginning at Cemetery
New Beginning at Cemetery
Anywhere else in the city, it would appear out-of-place in size and design. But being the lodge — or gatehouse, as many say — at the entrance to Alexandria National Cemetery, the building is a perfect fit. Montgomery C. Meigs, Quartermaster General of the Army, is remembered for ordering that Federal troops be buried all over the plantation estate of Robert E. Lee. Today, that place is Arlington National Cemetery.
Centre View School Notes May 1
School notes for Centreville and Chantilly natives.
Letter to the Editor: The Other Easter
Orthodox Christians in the U.S., Russia, Greece, Egypt, Ethiopia and throughout the Middle East, will be celebrating Easter on May 5. Why the difference? Why would Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter more than a month after Roman Catholics and Protestants?
Letter to the Editor: New Battle Of Manassas
I am opposed to the North/South corridor as I believe it is an ill-conceived transportation project.
Potomac Bulletin Board May 1
Information on events taking place in Potomac.
Flourishing After 55 May 1
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 13-18.
Potomac Entertainment Calendar May 1
Information on entertainment events in Potomac.
‘Great Performances’ at Mason
Featured acts include the Joffrey Ballet, Sir James Galway, and four productions from the Virginia Opera.
Though not exactly suffering from a surplus, it’s clear from their new lineup that the staff behind the George Mason University Center for the Arts is driving forward, sequester or not.