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Letter: Education 2012: A Third Dimension
Letter to the Editor
In my piece, "Education in the USA, 2012," I said: "There are three distinct ways which make it impossible to say that, aside from equality under the law, all children are created equal." I followed this with only two ways, thus shortchanging the reader. To make amends, I should like to provide my third reason now.
Fort Hunt Softball Wraps Up Season with Championship Play
Mavericks win 12U Fort Hunt Championship, Flying Tigers Win 18U Fort Hunt Title.
In what proved to be a nail-biting 12U Championship game, the Fort Hunt Mavericks defeated the Fort Hunt Thunder in 5-4 victory in girls fast pitch softball on Sunday, June 8. With the stands packed at Walt Whitman Middle School, the battery of Katheryn Sowell and Charlotte Krell led their fellow Mavericks, coached by Ricky Sowell, to victory.
Elementary School Students Partner with ASO
Orff Ensemble works with El Sistema consultants in workshops.
John Adams Elementary School in Alexandria and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra held their second week-long El Sistema workshop during the week of March 24.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 70 Years
Three themes: Community, accessibility and connection.
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year by expanding its outreach efforts.
Concerts in the Park Begin in McLean
Free concerts Sundays at 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park Gazebo.
Summer Sunday Concerts
‘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.
Police Say Burke and Springfield Homicides Appear to be Linked
Victims both 22, found with “upper body trauma”
On Dec. 22, Fairfax County Police responded to a call around 8:15 p.m. that Henok G. Yohannes, 22, had been found dead in his home in the 6400 block of Blarney Stone Ct. in Springfield.
Eight Named as Living Legends of Alexandria
The Living Legends of Alexandria announced its 2017 recipients last month.
Salute to Veterans
Euripides to receive Distinguished Patriot Award Nov. 10.
Charlie Euripides, a Korean War Veteran and longtime owner of the Royal Restaurant, will be presented with the Distinguished Patriot Award.
And the Winner Is …
Chamber honors best of local business.
It was the Academy Awards for local businesses as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce presented its annual Business Awards Oct. 19, with Burke and Herbert Chairman and CEO E. Hunt Burke honored as the 2016 Business Leader of the Year.
Alexandria: Union Street Marks a Milestone
Restaurant to celebrate 30 years.
With the Hotel Indigo and a new residential development slated to open in the coming year, change is in the air for much of South Union Street.
NOVEC Collecting For Toys for Tots
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative's group of employee volunteers, NOVEC HELPS, is collecting new unwrapped toys, gift bags, and wrapping paper for the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots project through Dec. 9.
Building Blocks For Success
Hopkins House celebrates 77 years.
Hopkins House kicked off its 77th year of serving the Alexandria community with an inaugural Preschool Scholarship Gala, an event that culminated a week-long celebration of the services and successes of the nonprofit community-based learning center.
Outstanding Volunteer in McLean
McLean Community Center names Melanie Sanders-Smith Its 2017 Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Winner.
Jingle on Lake Anne in Reston
About 44 paddlers accompany Santa on his barge in Jingle Paddle event.
Santa at Lake Anna

