How To Keep Children Safe
The Center for Alexandria’s Children in partnership with the Department of Community and Human Services, the Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, will mark National Child Abuse Prevention month by launching a three-prong approach to ensuring the safety of Alexandria’s children...
Obituary: Robert Ray, III
Robert Ray, III recently died.
Champions Fighting Alzheimer's
The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter recognizes its advocates.
The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter recognized 12 individuals as “Inspiring Champions” at a special reception on Jan. 31 at its corporate offices in Fairfax. Among the honorees are Oakton resident Rick Gow, honored for distinguished work in promoting Alzheimer’s awareness.
Letter to the Editor: Support Funding Public Libraries
I am writing to urge support for important elements of the proposed FY14 City budget as it pertains to the Alexandria public library system.
Letter to the Editor: Many Benefits To Beauregard Plan
I am writing to voice my support for the Beauregard Small Area Plan (BSAP), and its proposed affordable housing solution for Alexandria.
Letter to the Editor: Passive Parks, Creative People
This past Sunday, a beautiful sunny day, I walked the length of the river from Founders Park to Canal Place. People were everywhere and smiling broadly. But what was most exceptional was how creative people were on the blank canvas of green grass along the waterfront.
Letter to the Editor: Who Knows Best?
Although the City Council voted 6-1 to rezone the Alexandria waterfront last Saturday, and although I was disappointed that four years of constructive planning were coming to an end, I was impressed by the intellectual clarity of the council members.
Letter to the Editor: Going Above And Beyond
Sincere appreciation to Dr. Vyfhuis known as Dr. "V" at Paws, Purrs & Exotics in Old Town. Dr. V and his staff provided excellent care to our precious Maine Coon kitty when Hurricaine Sandy hit the area.
Letter to the Editor: Pet Horses Or Eat Them?
[Recently,] food safety officials in United Kingdom, France, and Sweden found traces of horse meat in ground beef sold across Europe. Massive recalls and lawsuits are ensuing.
Amidst the Rubble
The remains of a playground used by numerous children stands amidst the rubble on N. Columbus Street.
Lives Are on the Line
Upcoming 5K raises money for cancer patients, research.
BethAnn Telford and Vanessa Spiller are at different points in their cancer journeys. Spiller is in remission from breast cancer, and Telford is still battling brain cancer as hard as she can. But both women will participate in the upcoming Rev3 Run Rogue 5K and 1K Saturday, March 23, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center. The event was created in their honor last year and raises money for two cancer organizations.
Letter to the Editor: Patron Saint Of Animals
I was delighted to learn that the newly elected pope chose for himself the name of St. Francis of Assisi, generally known as patron saint of the animals.
Letter to the Editor: How Many Do-Overs Needed?
I don't know what City Council was thinking when they rubber stamped the waterfront plan.
Letter to the Editor: Ignorance Is Not Bliss
My thanks to Michael Lee Pope for pointing out to readers in the March 14 issue the troubling ironies as the City of Alexandria again tries to juggle the budget and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
‘Dance Around Alexandria’
Choreographers Collaborative Project held a spring concert “Dance Around Alexandria” in the auditorium at T.C. Williams High School on Saturday, March 16.
Going, Going, Almost Gone?
Signs of progress as old Springfield Mall gets torn apart.
“The more they tear it apart, the happier I get.” —Supervisor Jeff McKay
Sequester’s Impact in Fairfax County? TBD
Local leaders say “uncertainty” biggest fallout of sequester so far.
“From the perspective of business community, businesses are adept when they understand what’s coming. They see a problem; they solve it. The uncertainty is driving them crazy.” —Jerry Gordon, president of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA)
The Bad News, the Good News
Q&A with Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee)
Q: What are you hearing from your constituents about sequestration concerns? A: “Where are the grownups?! I don’t think most folks are focusing on the economic or political impact, although there are certainly concerns about furloughs and potential job losses from those who work for the Federal Government or contractors that do business with the Federal Government. Most people seem to be shrugging their shoulders and commenting on Washington idiocy.”
Sequestration: Local Perspective
Springfield small-business owner tackles the sequester.
“The uncertainty is the worst thing. How did we get into this? How do I survive and make sure my employees have a good standard of living? It’s mind-boggling,” Tony Coombs, owner of TC Associates—a Springfield-based cyber-security and professional consulting firm—said during an interview at his headquarters last week.
St. Patrick’s Day With Connolly
More than 1,400 attend congressman’s St. Patrick's Day Fete.
A record-breaking crowd of more than 1,400 packed the shamrock-festooned Kena Temple ballroom Sunday night for Congressman Gerry Connolly's 19th Annual St. Patrick's Day Fete. As dozens of elected officials and Democratic candidates lined the stage behind him, Connolly announced the winners of the straw polls for Virginia's Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general.