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Update on Tree Lighting Fund

Letter to the Editor

Gold company asures readers that Alexandria's spring tree lights will be on this coming season.

Sherman: A Vision to Close the Achievement Gap

What Sherman Did Accomplish

Yvonne Folkerts Discusses Mort Sherman's Educational Legacy

Jim Savarese Memorial Golf Tournament

Knights’ Golf Outing Fights Pancreatic Cancer

Local Knights of Columbus Push Back at Cancer

‘Iron’ Versus ‘Golden Age’

A Letter to the Editor

An Alexandria citizen says citizens aren't being heard in issues involving development.

Women’s Movement Got Him Involved in Politics

Lonnie Rich: Governance and Public Service.

Lonnie Rich is celebrated for his time in office, and discusses how he helped to change Alexandria.

Wellbeing: How To Set Realistic Goals

Local experts say the key to success is setting achievable goals.

Laura Wheeler Poms, of Fairfax, set out to earn a doctorate degree and make a career change. As a wife, mother and working professional, the goal, she said, often felt lofty. “Writing my dissertation at times felt overwhelming, especially if I looked at it as one huge project,” said Poms, who now holds a Ph.D. in industrial/organizational psychology and is an assistant professor of global and community health at George Mason University in Fairfax. “I set goals like writing one page or doing one analysis each day and I was able to get it done. I also gave myself little rewards along the way.”

Covert Matters

Supermarkets on the Corner

Harry Covert relives his first job

Saving Jobs in Hard Times

Virginia lawmakers will push work sharing legislation this session.

“Having been through the recession and recent slight increases in Virginia unemployment rates as federal sequestration takes effect, it is important that we give Virginia businesses all the tools we can to help them and their employees get through challenging times. This bill does that.” —State Sen. George Barker (D-39)

‘Shared Work:’ A Win-Win-Win Solution

Preventing layoffs, maintaining the well-being of employees and their communities and keeping businesses competitive.

How do we mitigate the devastating effects of layoffs on employees, employers and their communities? Is there a "win-win-win" solution?

The Pet Elf Celebrates 15 Years in Business

The Pet Elf is now officially in its 15th year of caring for Reston and Herndon’s pets. Kim Waite-Williams is the owner of The Pet Elf, one of Pet Sitters International’s nearly 7,000 members. Sept. 8, they’ll be marking the occasion with an outdoor picnic to honor their many clients and their pets at North Hills Pavilion, N. Village Road at Hollow Timber Court, Reston, from noon to 4 p.m.

Patterson, Meador Wed

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Meador of Clifton are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Holly, to Brett Patterson, son of Mac and Theresa Patterson of Herndon. The wedding was held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine in Florida with the reception at the St. Francis Officers Club, June 8. The couple honeymooned in the Turks and Cacaos and now reside in Herndon. Holly is a graduate of Paul VI High School, Virginia Tech and is employed at Il Pioppo. Brett graduated from Westfield High School, George Mason University and works at Dunn & Phelps.

New Accessible Community Playground Opens at Southview Community Church

Southview Community Church invites all to the grand opening of a new accessible community playground on Sunday, Sept. 8. Southview Community Church recently completed its goal of raising funds to renovate and expand its playground, making it into an accessible playground where all children can come and have fun. “Many people in the Herndon and Reston community come and enjoy the playground all throughout the week,” said Pastor William Attaway. “We want to provide a safe and fun environment where parents, grandparents and caregivers can come and bring kids. We believe every person matters to God, and they matter to us too. Part of being a community church is showing love to our community, and this playground is one small way we can do that.”

Herndon Temple Prepares for High Holidays Activity

New Rabbi Michelle L. Goldsmith enjoys friendly community, neighborhood.

Rabbi Michelle L. Goldsmith joined Congregation Beth Emeth as rabbi beginning July 1, taking the pulpit as Beth Emeth’s third full-time rabbi in the synagogue’s 34-year history. Rabbi "Mina" Goldsmith takes over for Rabbi Steven Glazer, who retired after 18 years at Beth Emeth.

Del Ray United Methodist To Celebrate 120 Years

Building on a sense of community.

An Alexandria Church celebrates its past and present, and also bridges the gap between new and old members alike.

Believing in Miracles

Over the past several months my daughter and I have been reading Kenneth B. Lourie's article about his cancer. We have been praying for him and encouraged by his strength. So many people struggle and never are able to put into words what they are dealing with each day.

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