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Blaze Destroys Burke Garage
Fire investigators say faulty holiday lights caused $200,000 in damages.
Blaze Destroys Burke Garage
Inova Appeals For Blood Donors
Inova Appeals For Blood Donors
Voters Head to the Polls
Voters Head to the Polls
Children’s Librarian Leaves Fortnightly
Children’s Librarian Leaves Fortnightly
Gov. George Allen Goes Home Again on Super Tuesday
Former Virginia Governor George Allen spoke Tuesday morning to an American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Conference, then headed to Loudoun County to meet with Republican primary voters and election workers at polling places on Super Tuesday in Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William Counties.
Lewinsville Road Bridge Being Demolished
Starting on or about Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes Project will begin removing the old Lewinsville Road Bridge.
Tread Lightly
It seems everyone is "weighing in" on the proposed Alexandria waterfront plan.
School Notes
Daughters of the American Revolution award recipients
Girl Scouts Enjoy Aquatic-Themed Party
Girl Scouts from the Pride of the Potomac Service Unit had a shell of a good time at the Under the Sea Girl Scout Birthday dance, March 16 at Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria.
Falling in Love With Asia
A few months ago I was invited to attend a meeting of the Bull Terrier Rescue of Virginia, where I shared my latest book, “Dogs of War” (which included General Patton's bull terrier, Willie). One of the members told me about Asia, a young female bullie who had recently arrived from down south and was up for adoption.
Reviving the Art of Kashmir
Aliyah Pandolfi is the founder and CEO of Al-Kareem Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Great Falls.
Farina Promoted to Regional Role
Kim Farina has assumed the role of regional vice president at Weichert, Realtors. Farina will be responsible for the management and growth of eight Weichert sales offices that are located in Montgomery and Prince George counties in Maryland, as well as the District of Columbia.
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Dec. 9 Holiday Market to benefit women’s programs.
More than 30 female artisans will showcase their crafts Dec. 9 at the 14th Annual Women’s Holiday Art Show in support of the City of Alexandria’s Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.
Local Artist to Exhibit Beach Series At Katie’s Coffee House
Local artist Jane Rader will be exhibiting her “Beach Series” photographs at Katie’s Coffee House at 760 Walker Road in Great Falls during the month of July.
Join Spring2ACTion on April 17
On April 17, 95 of Alexandria’s nonprofit organizations are enlisting the community to raise money for local causes during Spring2ACTion, a 24-hour online giving drive. Also known as Alexandria’s Giving Day, Spring2ACTion, is hosted by ACT for Alexandria and ACTion Alexandria.
Miracle on 23rd Street Celebration
More than 100 neighborhood children and their families along with staff and clients of Linden Resources participated in the annual tree lighting ceremony at Linden Resources on 23rd Street last Friday evening, Dec. 8.
Roundups
ONC Needs Community’s Help
Our Neighbor’s Child (ONC) is preparing for its 21st holiday season providing new toys and clothing for children of families in financial crisis in Centreville, Chantilly and Western Fairfax. But it’s a volunteer organization and it can only carry out its mission with the support of local churches, schools, businesses and individuals. And this year, in the face of a difficult economy, ONC needs help more than ever from groups or individuals willing to furnish clothing for local children in need. The number of requests for winter coats, jackets and other warm clothing is high again this year. Specific information (sizes, etc.) will be available before Thanksgiving.
First Night Donates to Schools
$3,000 given to music programs.
For the second straight year, First Night Alexandria has donated a total of $3,000 to the music programs at T.C. Williams High School and George Washington and Hammond Middle Schools. “First Night Alexandria believes in promoting the artistic talents in the city's public school system,” said FNA board president Kerry Donley as he presented the awards.