Letter: Fails To Address Voter ID Issue
In my letter of March 15, I noted Queenie Cox's playing of the race card in her previous letter in response to my opposition to Virginia House of Delegates bill no. HB16.
Letter: Re-examine Budget
Supervisor Hyland's call to add a 4 percent tax to restaurant meals is a bad idea. Restaurateurs have been badly hurt by the three-year recession and they need a period of recovery.
County Feeding Deer to Control Ticks
As part of a new research study looking at a new method of controlling tick infestations, the Fairfax County Wildlife Biologist’s Office has deployed deer feeding stations in 20 locations across the county.
Letter: Live Within One’s Means
As a resident of the Mount Vernon community for 36 years, I enjoy the Gazette every week.
Letter: Appreciate Support
The West Potomac Dance Team would like to thank the local community (including the Gazette), our sponsors*, the West Potomac Office of Student Activities and administration, and our families for supporting our “Road to Nationals.” We couldn’t have done it without all of you. The West Potomac Dance Team would like to thank the local community (including the Gazette), our sponsors*, the West Potomac Office of Student Activities and administration, and our families for supporting our “Road to Nationals.” We couldn’t have done it without all of you.
To Soldiers from Chantilly with Love
Chantilly High National Honor Society students spearheaded a communitywide drive to collect snacks and toiletries to send to U.S. soldiers overseas.
Voter Registration At Gum Springs
The Fairfax County Women in the NAACP (WIN) voter registration drives will be held Thursday, March 29, 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, March 31, 2-4 p.m. at the Gum Springs Community Center, 8100 Fordson Road.
Sabatier Named FCPS Teacher of Year
Charles Sabatier, a physics teacher at Mount Vernon High School, has been named the Fairfax County Public Schools 2012 Teacher of the Year. Sabatier will represent FCPS in Virginia’s Teacher of the Year competition; the winner will be announced in the fall.
Letter: Rebuilding Public Trust
The public appears to have lost trust in the Alexandria Public School Board and its superintendent in the wake of the recent independent audit which revealed likely unethical activity on the part of employees of the Alexandria Public School system.
Letter: Old Town And Density
Waterfront development in Old Town Alexandria is a bear. With only a narrow strip of land between a wide, polluted river and a national historic district of substantial importance and size, this is an Olympic-size challenge.
Letter: Serve Bicyclists Better
I am writing about the Beauregard Small Area Plan and the future of transportation in Alexandria.
Residents Speak Out about What They Want in Bike Plan
Local residents had their say recently about Fairfax County’s plan to create a practical and workable bicycle-transportation network.
Letter: Moderates Shifting Parties
Former Democrat councilman and local party chairman Lonnie Rich asks: “how the Republicans have become the anti-development party?”
Letter: Stop Misuse Of Zoning
On April 12, The Zoning Board of Appeals will review the protest petition signed by over 200 abutters of the three development sites within the City’s waterfront plan.
Fairfax County’s Creating Bicycle Transportation Plan
Besides being fun and good exercise, bicycle riding can also help improve transportation in Fairfax County.
Column: Having Fun Isn’t Just for Kids
Recreation programs for older Alexandrians.
There are many factors that go into maintaining good health — proper nutrition, physical activity, socialization, and mental exercise as well.
Column: A Lifetime of Memories for $100
The framed pictures on the walls of Victoria’s Alexandria home tell a thousand stories … a son who is in the Navy, vacationing at Point Lookout, and even a picture of her meeting Princess Diana.
Column: Introducing Inova Alexandria Hospital at Mark Center
Join the dedication on April 4.
On April 4, Inova Alexandria Hospital will dedicate our newest healthcare addition — Inova Alexandria Hospital at Mark Center — located at 1800 N. Beauregard St., in Alexandria.
Column: Tourism Marketing Benefits City
As president & CEO of the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, it is my pleasure to lead a team that is dedicated to our mission of increasing visitor spending in Alexandria.
Veteran Coach West Trying To Rebuild TC Girls’ Lax
Titans drop Patriot District opener to Lake Braddock
The T.C. Williams girls’ lacrosse team showed some fight in the second half of its Patriot District opener against Lake Braddock, starting the final 25 minutes with a 4-0 run. By that point, however, the Bruins had already proven to be the superior squad on its way to victory.