Burke United Methodist Church hosts hypothermia prevention shelter.
Just before five p.m. on Dec. 14, the Burke United Methodist Church kitchen is bustling with volunteers. They’re preparing soup, snacks and dinner meals for between 25 and 30 homeless guests who will spend the night at the church.
Fairfax Station: LCAC distributes donated food and toys to 525 families.
As Shareada Murray of Fairfax shepherded her four sons Ja’lil, Zion, Angelo and Avery around the Moose Family Center in Lorton, she could feel Christmas was coming.
Fairfax Station: Temple B’nai Shalom Students Build Canned Food Menorah
Hebrew School students at Temple B’Nai Shalom in Fairfax Station prepared for Chanukah by building a menorah from cans of food.
Winners Named in Alexandria Door Decorating Contest
The Old Town Walled Garden Club announced the winners of the 49th annual Alexandria Holiday Door Decorating Contest in the Old and Historic District.
Local Alexandria Legal Team Teaches German Students
A globetrotting legal team from Alexandria continues to lecture on American jurisprudence.
Carpenter Shelter Project Approved in Alexandria
On Dec. 17, the City Council approved the final plans for the newly redeveloped Carpenter Shelter in North Old Town.
Deck the Halls in Alexandria
Children gather for Campagna Center’s annual tradition.
The Campagna Center’s version of Deck the Halls is more than a spirited holiday song.
A Very Special Christmas in Alexandria
ODBC hosts party for city children.
Santa Claus and his chief elf were on hand Dec. 15 as the Old Dominion Boat Club hosted its annual Christmas party for special education children from across the city.
Toyland in Alexandria
Members of the Psi Nu chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity deliver toys to the main branch of Burke & Herbert Bank Dec. 16 on behalf of the 26th Community Toy Drive implemented by Volunteer Alexandria, the Department of Community and Human Services and COPS (Community Oriented Policing Section).
Alexandria Clerk of Courts: Voice of Reason
After 16 years as a deputy, Marion Jackson is officially Clerk of Courts in Alexandria General District Court.
First Night Alexandria
The 22nd Annual First Night Alexandria, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party, takes over Old Town Alexandria on Dec. 31 with more than 150 performances at 24 indoor venues in Old Town and one in Del Ray, with live music, dancing and children’s activities.
New Alexandria Sheriff’s Deputies Sworn In
The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed seven new deputies to its ranks.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Names Executive Director
Frank to lead search for Kluge successor.
Paul A. Frank, founding principal of Paul A. Frank Consulting, has been named the new executive director of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.
Alexandria's Isley Ranked #1 in U.S.
After five back-to-back days of competition in Kansas City, Mo., T.C. Williams High School senior and Alexandria native Troy Isley emerged victorious at the U.S.A. Boxing National Championship on Saturday, Dec. 10, and was crowned the #1 National Champion in the 165-pound weight class.
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