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Alexandria Civil Rights Pioneer Ferdinand Day Dies
The force behind the philosophy of “Every Student Counts.”
When Ferdinand Day was born in 1918, Virginia had just passed its first compulsory school attendance law for children ages 8-12. But with legalized segregation, funding for the education of African American students was sorely limited, with only four black public high schools in the entire state. It would take decades before one existed in Alexandria.
Funeral Services Held for Nina, Nelson Greene in Alexandria
Nina Greene dies suddenly at 54.
Alexandria resident dies.
Bailey Resigns School Board
Former councilmember to step down Nov. 30.
“This is not a decision I made lightly.” — School Board member Willie Bailey on his resignation
‘Only Developers Will Win’
Protesters converge on City Hall ahead of controversial vote.
zoning protest
Obituary: Ben Morris
Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.
“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis
‘The Need is Greater Than Ever’ in Alexandria
Seaport Foundation sets sights on 2023 expansion.
Seaport Foundation
Spell Check
Navigating the ABC's of Alexandria.
The acronyms run from ACBA to WEBA and represent various business associations from the waterfront to the West End. Whether new to the city or a long-time resident, the following is a primer that explains the ABC's of Alexandria.
‘You Got This’ in Alexandria
Kay-Wyatt named first Black female permanent superintendent.
School Superintendent
