Tell Your Story with ‘Better Said Than Done’
Storytellers in Northern Virginia troupe “Better Said Than Done” come from all over to tell their stories.
Started in 2011 by Jessica Piscitelli, “Better Said Than Done,” a professional storytelling troupe, has gone from strength to strength over the past two years with a pool of about 45 talented storytellers. But who knew people would be interested in coming out to listen to what they have to say?
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Calendar May 1
Entertainment events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
Fairfax Teenager Wins Writing Contest
Peter Hwang is only in the seventh grade, but he recently won the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) writing contest. He wrote an essay answering the question, “What would you say to the Founding Fathers?”
Girl Scouts Enjoy Aquatic-Themed Party
Girl Scouts from the Pride of the Potomac Service Unit had a shell of a good time at the Under the Sea Girl Scout Birthday dance, March 16 at Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria.
Fairfax Assault Victim Dies of Injuries
City of Fairfax police say a 63-year-old city resident, William Hays O’Brien, has succumbed to injuries sustained April 16 when he was assaulted in a shopping-center parking lot.
Arlington Entertainment Calendar May 1
Entertainment events taking place in Arlington.
Apple Federal Credit Union Offers Sequester Leniency
Apple Federal Credit Union is prepared to aid those member households that have been affected by the recent government sequestration through offering a limited-time sequester loan.
Innovation Fair at Keene Mill
The 28 student teams brainstormed problems with current products they use on a regular basis and then researched and created solutions to those problems.
New Beginning at Cemetery
Lodge to be resurrected.
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.
Letter to the Editor: Closed Door Meeting
Just received an e-mail flyer promoting the next “What’s Next Alexandria” community dialogue on April 30 at the First Baptist Church Activity Center on King Street.
Letter to the Editor: Fiscal Voice Wanted
Re: "Loaded With Debt" Alex. Gazette Packet, April 25, 2013. I hope that all those who voted the Republicans off the City Council are satisfied — actually I hope they are scared for our city — we all should be.
Fairfax County Union Officials Say Board’s Budget Fails Staff, Residents
Supervisors maintain cuts necessary to eliminate projected $169 million shortfall.
On the day the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2014 budget, the leaders of Fairfax County’s four public employee unions issued a joint statement saying the budget “failed” staff and county residents.
AMEN Becomes Arlington Thrive
Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN) will now be known as Arlington Thrive.
Letter to the Editor: Steer Away From Option B
Soon the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station environmental impact statement (EIS) will be issued in draft form.
Arlington Bulletin Board May 1
Information on events taking place in Arlington.
Letter to the Editor: Need Places To Swim
I would like to second last week’s letter "Losing Pools" written by Bill Rivers. It is an unfortunate situation and even worse than he stated.
Letter to the Editor: Let Learning Live
Did you know: * Alexandria’s currently has around 146,000 residents, 30 percent of whom speak a language other than English at home.
Letter to the Editor: Sponsor A Child
Living under the sun all day, clothes covered with stains, overlaid with dust, water marked with dirt, empty pockets full of hope; this is daily life in Cambodia. When you see this image maybe you stop or flip the page, but perhaps there is something that you can do.
Letter to the Editor: Support Titan Expo
Twenty-six years ago, the T.C. Williams’ Student Council Association (SCA) and the school’s Parent/Teacher Association (PTSA) came up with the idea of combining a school spirit carnival and white elephant sale to raise money for scholarships for T.C. Williams students.
Letter to the Editor: Why Not Bus Rapid Transit?
How could being denied federal funding for the Columbia Pike streetcar somehow result in more federal funding for the streetcar?