Arlington author: "Alexander Robey Shepherd: The Man Who Built the Nation's Capital."
John Richardson writes book on Gov. Alexander "Boss" Shepherd who built D.C.'s physical infrastructure.
North Arlington resident John Richardson, 78, the former president of the Arlington Historical Society, has written a new book — the biography of Gov. Alexander "Boss" Shepherd (1835-1902), "Alexander Robey Shepherd: The Man Who Built the Nation's Capital."
Easing Election Fears
Local therapists say acknowledging, reassuring are keys to easing anxiety.
On the morning after what was possibly the most adversarial election in recent history, psychologist Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D. felt an urge to send a text message to her two teenaged children.
Spanish Galleon visits Alexandria
El Galeon docks along the Alexandria waterfront Nov. 13 under a night sky illuminated by a Super Moon that won’t be seen again until 2034.
Alexandria Station 206 Firefighter Wins Best Chef Contest
Cooking with an eye to sudden interruptions.
Ever wonder what firefighters on 24-hour duty eat for dinner?
Alexandria: Salute to Veterans
Chamber honors veterans in business.
Charlie Euripides, a Korean War veteran and longtime owner of the Royal Restaurant, received a standing ovation as he was presented with the 2016 Distinguished Patriot Award at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Salute to Veterans reception Nov. 10 at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate.
Completing Circle of Giving
Volunteers compile more than 7,500 pounds in donated food for Lorton Community Action Center and Britepaths.
“It helped save my son from the streets,” Jeter said. Rather than continuing to run with a dangerous crowd, he got involved with an LCAC job training program called Job Corps and later enlisted in the U.S. Army.
Scouting for Food in Mount Vernon
Cub Scout Pack 1503 participated in the annual Scouting for Food Drive the last two weekends and had a banner year.
Alexandria: Shining Stars of SSA
Senior Services of Alexandria honors program volunteers
Senior Services of Alexandria honored individuals who have made a significant contribution to various SSA programs at its annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon Nov. 3 at the Durant Arts Center.
Gracias, Dhonnobad, Shukran, Amesegenalehu: Alexandria’s uninsured express thanks for the free health fair.
The expressions of gratitude for the free health fair, organized by the Alliance for Alexandria’s Uninsured, moved many of those who volunteered at the fair.
Lorton: Curator Sought for Historic Stempson House
Deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
Stempson House applications are being sought for resident curator program. The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is accepting applications for the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of the historic Stempson House, located on Furnace Road in Lorton. The curator leases are without charge in exchange for a financial commitment and approved rehabilitation of the Park Authority’s underutilized historic properties. The deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
Alexandria: Port of Call
Ships sail in and out of Alexandria’s marina every day, but over the weekend a special visitor dominated the harbor view.
Fairfax: Remembering America’s Veterans
OLLI holds annual event in their honor.
Drafted in 1944, Pelzner was trained as a diesel mechanic and assigned to the USS Alchiba supply ship. “We took supplies from the U.S. to the Mariana, Marshall and Caroline Islands and to the Philippines,” he said.
H-Mart Opens in Burke
On Nov. 9, Burke Village Center officially welcomed a new tenant, H-Mart, an international grocery store specializing in Asian food. "Having H-Mart here in Burke, further exposes our community to different cultures, food and traditions," said Del. Filler-Corn.
Sangster Hosts Veterans Day Assembly
Viewpoints: Burke Students on Meaning of Veterans Day
Of the 970 students and 665 families at Sangster, which serves parts of Burke, Fairfax Station and Springfield, Principal Lisa Reddel said 175 families are associated with the school’s Military Spouses Group that welcomes newcomers and supports new to the area military families getting settled.
FCPS Get2Green Program Receives Climate and Energy Leadership Award
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is recognized with a 2016 Climate and Energy Leadership Award in the Educational Institution category for its Get2Green program. FCPS is the 10th largest school district in the nation with over 220 facilities comprising 197 schools, 11 centers, and other support buildings.
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