Hunting Creek Garden Club Provides Gardening Education
Alexandria's Hunting Creek Garden Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a love and knowledge of gardening, encouraging restoration and conservation, as well as promoting education and civic beautification, is providing funding and gardening expertise for two beautification and gardening education projects that are already benefiting those served by Community Lodgings, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing for homeless and low income families.
Outstanding Radford Student
Deanna Marie Doyle of Alexandria was named the 2012 Outstanding Graduating Student from the Department of Art in the College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) at Radford University.
Scouts Adopt a Block
Boy Scout Troop 301, chartered by St. Mary’s Catholic Church, kicked off its participation in the City of Alexandria’s Adopt-a-Block Litter Program on June 11.
School Notes: Mount Vernon- 2/20/12
Mount Vernon School Notes.
Fort Hunt Park Meeting Set
George Washington Memorial Parkway, a unit of the National Park Service, is conducting public scoping on three new alternative concepts for the Fort Hunt Park Site Development Plan Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect.
Army Strong Week
Just retired Army Col. Mark Moffatt is recognized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors during its June 5 meeting for his contributions to Fairfax County during six years of work as the Deputy Garrison Commander for Transition and BRAC, during which the U.S. Army moved 19,300 positions to Fort Belvoir.
A Year Later: No Decision on Police Oversight
Police Chief supports designating internal auditor to investigate citizen allegations of police misconduct.
Since March 29, 2011 when the Board of Supervisors received the former County Executives’ recommendation, there’s been no final decision on whether or not to establish an independent review process for the police department.
How Does Fairfax County Compare on Police Oversight?
A survey of what other cities and counties and their police departments are doing to promote transparency and accountability of police operations.
The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement supports member cities and counties with citizen police oversight functions.
‘Building Today for Tomorrow's Healthcare’
Mark and Brenda Miller Medical Tower Dedication.
Mark and Brenda Miller Medical Tower Dedication.
Getting Books into Homes
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology kindergarten students’ selection of a new book to take home for their own personal library served as the “kick off” for the new “Books in Alexandria Kids’ Homes” initiative.
SoberRide Returns for July 4
In response to Independence Day being a U.S. holiday when nearly 40-percent of all traffic deaths are alcohol-related, a nonprofit group will be offering free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area this Fourth of July.
McDonald’s Celebrates Redesign with Grand Reopening
Event features food and giveaways
The McDonald’s at 1000 North Henry Street had a grand reopening Friday, June 15 to celebrate its redesign.
2012 Alexandria Historical Society Awards Ceremony
Bill Dickinson, president of the Alexandria Historical Society welcomed and introduced members and guests to the annual awards ceremony last Wednesday evening at the Lyceum.
Scholarships for JROTC Cadets
At the May 16 Dinner Meeting of the Mount Vernon Chapter, Military Officers Association of America held at Fort Belvoir, five JROTC cadets of local high schools each received a $2,000 scholarship.
Alexandria Man Sentenced 111 Months for Multiple Fraud Schemes
David Lee Parker, 50, of Alexandria, was sentenced to 111 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for perpetrating several different fraud schemes throughout the past six years.
UCM’s Creekside Village Community Day a Success
Some 300 families came together to celebrate the feeling of community and dedication that they enjoy at Creekside Village in Alexandria on May 19. The beautiful spring weather contributed as hundreds of people enjoyed food, music, dancing, games, and special presentations.