Obituary: Clifton Elmer Howard
Clifton Elmer Howard died on Aug. 1, 2012 while being treated for congestive heart failure at Fauquier Health Rehabilitation & Nursing Center located at Warrenton, Va. He was 92 years old.
Markussen Receives Scholarship
On July 27, the Constants family of Annapolis, Md., headed to the Jersey Shore to present an Alexandria resident with the first Olivia Constants Foundation college scholarship.
RTA Receives Home Depot Foundation Grant
Rebuilding Together Alexandria, a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that preserves affordable housing and revitalizes communities, has been selected as a Home Depot Foundation 2012 Community Impact Grant recipient.
55 Restaurants Offer $35 Menus
For 10 days this summer, restaurants throughout Alexandria will offer a $35 prix-fixe three-course dinner or $35 dinner for two.
Summer Sidewalk Sale Returns to Old Town
The streets of Alexandria will be buzzing with shoppers on Saturday, Aug. 11 at The Third Annual Old Town Summer Sidewalk Sale.
Oregon Wine Tasting with Biggio Hamina Winery
On Monday Aug. 13, from 6-8 p.m., The Butcher’s Block will host an Oregon wine tasting with Biggio Hamina Winery winemaker and proprietor, Todd Hamina.
Howell and Harrington Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Howell of Clifton announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Marie Howell of Arlington, to Brian Michael Harrington of Alexandria, son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Harrington of Alexandria.
Backpacks Urgently Needed at Rising Hope
Aug. 30 and 31 are the distribution days.
A spunky New Yorker, Sula Tyler won’t admit to panic but it’s fair to say that as minister of children and youth at Rising Hope Mission she’s facing a mountain of concern.
Six Tons of Produce Arrive at Rising Hope Mission Church
Distribution is free every fourth Friday.
“Get your cabbage! Get your eggplant!” a Rising Hope volunteer called out.
No More Details
Fairfax and Arlington reject requests by Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability.
The Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability, Inc. received a qualified “No” from the Fairfax County Police to four FOIA requests the community organization sent last month. A fifth FOIA request to the Arlington County police did provide some FOIA-related information.
Church To Host Homecoming Worship Service
The Rev. Dr. Darrell K. White and congregation of Bethlehem Baptist Church will celebrate their Annual Homecoming Worship Service on Sunday, Aug. 12, at 12 p.m.
Letter: Check Spending Line by Line
Thoughts on taxes.
Letter: Beyond Schools’ And TJ’s Control
Thoughts on the lawsuit against Thomas Jefferson High School
Letter: Natural Doesn’t Require Pristine
A rebuttal to Mr. Spiegel's thoughts on Dyke Marsh.
Letter: Inhibiting Progress
Thoughts on civic progress.
Letter: Backpacks Needed
Request for backpacks.
Learning History Firsthand
Veterans tell Rocky Run students about WWII.
Each year, WWII comes alive for seventh-graders at Rocky Run Middle School. That’s because, besides what they learn about it from their textbooks, they get to hear firsthand from those who lived through it.
Realizing a Dream
Garrett begins job of deputy fire chief.
Since he was a boy, William Garrett knew he’d grow up to be a firefighter. Although he and his family have lived in Centreville six-and-a-half years, he was born and raised in Alexandria’s Gum Springs community — and that’s where the spark was ignited.
Letter: TJHS Story in Numbers
The point is that inborn talent is not the real issue for TJHS-level success. Nor is there any educational program magic pill that will solve this. The key is student long-term personal commitment to scholastic achievement and hard work—(the old "20 percent inspiration, 80 percent perspiration" adage).