In Everyone's Thoughts
Community prays for Officer Laboy.
While Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy is fighting for his life at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, people who have heard about his plight are offering prayers and support from around the block to as far away as Canada.
Snow Denial
City spared from mid-Atlantic storm.
It was a snow day without the snow, or at least without any discernible accumulation for Alexandria despite predictions of up to 12 inches that led to the closing of schools throughout the city.
The Snowquester Hits the Area
Snowstorm’s impact downgraded, but slushy roads still a problem.
The National Weather Service Wednesday downgraded its Snowquester forecast from 8-10 inches to about 4-6 inches in the region. At 3:18 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, the NWS predicted total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches in Fairfax County before the storm fizzles out later that night, and north winds with gusts up to 45 mph in some areas, making driving hazardous.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board March 6
Information for events taking place in the Mount Vernon area.
SOLA Hosts Patrons Party
The Symphony Orchestras League of Alexandria held its annual Patrons Party on Feb. 23 at the home of Dr. Joseph and Bertha Braddock in Alexandria.
Hatten Inducted Into Mid-Atlantic Tennis Association Hall of Fame
Bethesda Country Club’s director of tennis honored.
Every Bethesda Country Club tennis player knows the welcoming smile and hearty “Good Morning” from Director of Tennis Frank Hatten.
Callers Create Sense of Urgency in Scam
Local residents victimized after being told loved ones have been injured.
The scammers create a sense of urgency. They convince victims to wire money to various locations.
Potomac Rotary Unveils Murals
Art honors Dr. John Sever.
The Potomac Rotary Club unveiled commissioned murals on Feb. 20 to be installed at the Children’s National Medical Center in honor of Dr. John L. Sever, a founder of the Polio Plus effort of Rotary International to eradicate polio throughout the world.
Potomac Bulletin Board March 6
Bulletin board for the Potomac area.
Arlington School Notes March 6
School notes for Arlington natives.
Foundation Supports Community Residences
Virginia Commerce Bank Foundation awarded $7,500 to Community Residences, Inc., as part of a five-year partnership that commenced in 2011.
Hope Presents USS Arlington Commissioning Coin
During a recent House legislative session, Del. Patrick A. Hope joined by Del. Robert Brink, presented each of his 139 colleagues in the Virginia legislature with a commemorative coin that celebrates the commissioning of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Arlington.
Opening Up a World’s Worth of Reading
The Reading Connection opened its 12th Read-Aloud site on Feb. 25, at the Columbia Grove property of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing.
Arlington Crime Report March 6
Crime report for the Arlington area.
Arlington Bulletin Board March 6
Information for upcoming events in the Arlington area.
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