Bittersweet Hosts Fiestagigante
The Mariachis Band began playing at 5 p.m. at the entrance to Bittersweet on Saturday evening, Sept. 15.
Serving Up Leadership
Armstrong to be honored as Business Leader of the Year.
He is a native Dubliner but for decades, chef Cathal Armstrong has made Alexandria his home, opening his signature Restaurant Eve in 2004 and creating The Eat Good Food Group with his wife Meschelle. On Nov. 13, Armstrong will be honored as the 2012 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year at a reception to be held at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center.
As Virginia Loses Federal Money, Debate Emerges About Fairfax County’s Course of Action
County leaders are not willing to go with the flow as feds change the rules.
Across Mount Vernon, large-scale 1960s-era parking lots dominate the landscape and flood the streams.
Incumbents and Former Incumbents Take Heat for BRAC Site Selection
Ghosts of 2008 haunt the BRAC five.
The ghosts of 2008 are haunting the campaign for mayor and City Council, as candidates clash over events leading up to the relocation of more than 6,000 daily commuters to the city’s West End.
Alexandria Cracks Down on Old Town Grocery
Two arrested for selling stolen goods; city officials say investigation is ongoing.
Don’t look for a sign announcing the Old Town Grocery. There isn’t one. But customers and investigators have been flocking to the business in the 800 block of Pendleton Street.
Grosser-to-Moss Good for 3 Touchdowns, but Not a Win
Titans lose to Robinson, fall to 1-2 this season.
The T.C. Williams football team fell to 1-2 with a loss to Robinson on Sept. 14.
Ground Game Key to Churchill Football’s 3-0 Start
Bulldogs shut out Bethesda-Chevy Chase.
The Churchill football team has found success on the ground during a 3-0 start.
Bullis Football Wins Home Opener Against St. Mary’s
One year after school’s first outright IAC title, Bulldogs start 3-0.
The Bullis football team improved to 3-0.
West Potomac Field Hockey Finishes Sixth at Invitational
Wolverines beat Wakefield; lose to Fairfax, Yorktown, W-L.
The West Potomac field hockey team finished sixth at the two-day Herndon Invitational.
Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes Fourth at Herndon Invite
Washington-Lee wins fifth-place game in overtime.
Yorktown finishes fourth, W-L fifth, Wakefield eighth at two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.
Marshall Goes Undefeated, Places Third at Field Hockey Invite
Scoring format leaves Statesmen out of championship game.
Marshall finished 4-0 at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.
Host Herndon Finishes Runner-Up at Field Hockey Invite
Hornets led by sophomores Stone, Palacios.
The Herndon field hockey team finished second at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.
Fairfax Field Hockey Wins Herndon Invitational
Rebels outscored opponents 37-1 during 10-0 start.
The Fairfax field hockey team posted four shutouts en route to winning the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.
West Springfield Football Remains Undefeated
Spartans beat rival Lee to improve to 3-0.
West Springfield defeated Lee, 33-14, on Sept. 14.
Lake Braddock Field Hockey Beats TC in OT
The Lake Braddock field hockey team defeated T.C. Williams, 2-1, in overtime on Sept. 14.
Alexandria School Notes: Sept. 19, 2012
School Notes
Romney Addresses Fairfax Crowd
Presidential candidate draws almost 3,000 at Van Dyck Park.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney appeared in Fairfax, Thursday, Sept. 13, bringing almost 3,000 supporters out to Van Dyck Park. Attendees packed the streets surrounding the park all morning, and stayed in line even if they weren’t able to get in throughout Romney’s speech.
Passport to Aging
Mount Vernon At Home has teamed with six community partners to present daily activities and workshops for Active Aging Week, Sept. 23-29. RSVP at 703-303-4060 or email info@mountvernonathome.org.
Obituary: Mary M. Stanges
Mary M. Stanges, 92, who worked as an executive secretary at the Pentagon, and was a volunteer at Mt. Vernon Hospital, died July 20, 2012 at her home in Hollin Hills, south of Alexandria, after a long illness (non-Hodgkins lymphoma).
Letter: Accurate Or Distorted Polling?
In last week's Gazette, Adrienne G. Cannon's letter was published in which she said, concerning the Westgrove Park off-leash dog area issue: "Repeated letters from one person attacking individuals and offering misleading facts does not help readers understand the public policy issues at stake." This reader would appreciate Ms. Cannon enlightening us as to exactly which facts have been misleading.