Playing Secret Santa in Alexandria
The residents and associates of four local AvalonBay Communities, Inc. apartment buildings volunteered to play Secret Santa for children enrolled in Community Lodgings' after school program.
Bondareff Expands Pediatric Practice in Alexandria
Fifty-three years brings many changes.
Four-month-old Quinn Doren wiggles her toes and squirms on the table in the nursing area at Pediatric Associates of Alexandria.
Police and Clergy Pursue New Coalition in Alexandria
Looking to close gap between community services.
Public and religious leaders in Alexandria met Nov. 30 for a second Police-Clergy Breakfast seeking to bridge a disconnect between local law enforcement and religious institutions.
Springfield: Civic Association brings back holiday lights judging
For two and a half hours last week, north Springfield residents Tricia Barnes and Nancy Moore drove around their community judging people. Or, rather, judging their holiday decorations. “We had no idea this neighborhood was that big,” Moore said.
Having Fun While Reading Together in Alexandria
Mentor of The Month
Becky and I go to the library each week, pick out books, read together and have fun.
‘Share the Love’ for Meals on Wheels in Alexandria
Senior Services and Beyer Subaru team up.
Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and Beyer Subaru of Alexandria are teaming up again for the 9th Annual “Share the Love” Campaign to support Meals on Wheels.
Alexandria Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department:
The following incidents were reported by the Alexandria Police Department:
$26,000 Raised for Market2Market's Rose Cruz in Alexandria
In the week since Rose Cruz, a restaurant employee, friend, neighbor, and mother of four died from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle, the Del Ray business community hosted a fundraiser that raised $26,221.35 for her family.
Apple Contest in Alexandria
Janet Cantwell, principal of St. Mary’s Catholic School, receives a $3,000 check on Monday, Dec. 19, from Mark Nicholson of Red Jacket Orchards, representing the U.S. Apple Association.
Christmas Mural in Alexandria
The 2016 Grace Episcopal School Christmas Mural was created by Grace students in Kindergarten – Grade 5.
Alexandrian in Ford's Theatre's “A Christmas Carol”
Wearing a red scarf in the front row, local fourth grader Jovani Morales-Shackelford, from MacArthur Elementary, is in Ford's Theatre's “A Christmas Carol” for the second year as Tiny Tim.
Bake Sale Fundraiser in Alexandria
On Dec. 2, classrooms were turned into bakeries as St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School held its 23rd annual fourth grade bake sale benefiting Children’s National Health System.
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 16 Holiday Business Awards Celebration
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 16 Holiday Business Awards Celebration
The Journey Beyond ‘Three Hots and a Cot’ in Mount Vernon
Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter helping homeless for 30 years.
In late August, Mount Vernon resident “Maria” was released from the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center after being incarcerated for one year.
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