Park Pleads Guilty In Centreville Murder
Killed his ex-girlfriend’s sister.
Slated for a jury trial in connection with a triple stabbing and murder inside a Centreville apartment, Man Ha Park, 54, instead pleaded guilty to crimes that could place him behind bars for the rest of his life.
Centre View Roundups 7/25/12
Centre View Roundups.
Cockrell Counts His Blessings
Chantilly choral director retires after 26 years.
For the past 26 years, the name Glenn Cockrell has been synonymous with Touch of Class Show Choir, Jazz & Pizzazz and all-around musical excellence at Chantilly High. So his colleagues there, plus students and parents, were sad to learn he planned to retire at the end of this school year.
Business Matters
Death may be one of those unavoidable things. But taxes? That’s another story.
Week in Alexandria
For more than a month, voters in the 45th District have been waiting for Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell to call a special election to fill the seat vacacted by former Del. David Englin (D-45), who resigned to put his family back together after announcing he had been unfaithful in his marriage.
Proposal for Waterfront Hotel Would More Than Double Density of Existing Development
Carr Hospitality presents concept to city even though zoning does not yet exist.
The vivid color images of a hotel on the waterfront offer a stark contrast to the dingy old warehouse currently occupying the northeast corner of Duke Street and Union Street.
After Years of Construction, a New Jones Point Park Emerges from Orange Cones
Southernmost point of the District of Columbia gets a makeover.
Now, after more than a decade hidden behind a veil of orange cones, Jones Point Park is ready to once again take its place among the premier city parks.
Not Only For the Dogs
Arlington offers “canine community areas.”
On a recent Saturday morning, more than 40 dogs could be seen running around chasing each other, splashing in the nearby creek and busy just being dogs at the Shirlington Dog Park, one of eight such parks which thousands of Arlington and area residents enjoy each week.
Arlington Calendar 7/25/12
Arlington Calendar Events
Arlington Orange line Events 7/25/12
Arlington Orange Line Events
Marathon ’33 Goes into Final Stage Rehearsals
Early last week, the cast and crew of the American Century Theater’s upcoming summer play went into rehearsals on site in Theatre II in the Gunston Arts Center.
Letters to the Editor Alexandria
Letters to the Editor
Michael Marcantonio Engaged to Cara Elizabeth
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mash, of Abilene, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Cara Elizabeth, to Michael John Marcantonio. Mike is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Marcantonio of Virginia Beach.
Union Street Celebrates Christmas in July
Summer celebration of Christmas
A Celebration to Bark About
What is everyone woofing about? Pet Valu is hosting a grand opening of their store in Springfield, on Saturday, Aug. 4.
Letter: Expansion of Medicaid
Letter to the Editor
One of the key issues in the Affordable Care Act is the multi-billion dollar expansion of Medicaid. It’s going to cost individual states billions of dollars to enroll all the potential recipients and Virginia will be responsible for at least an additional $1.18 billion.
Check One off the Bucket List
Local woman to compete in Ironman World Championship.
Fair Lakes resident BethAnn Telford has participated in two Ironman competitions in Lake Placid, N.Y., and in several half-Ironman events. But for her, being accepted into the upcoming Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, is the top of the mountain.
Setting Sail for Success
Seaport Foundation celebrates launch of the William Henry.
Shortly after Larry Sadler retired, a visit to a schooner moored along the waterfront prompted a friend to suggest that he consider volunteering at the Alexandria Seaport Foundation.
Meet the Aces
Host families, sponsors celebrate Alexandria Aces.
The Alexandria Aces celebrated with their host families, coaches, corporate partners and fans at the second annual Meet the Aces dinner June 26 at Union Street Public House.