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Arlington Arts Center Selects New Executive Director
Holly Koons McCullough has been named the new executive director of the Arlington Arts Center (AAC). She brings more than 20 years of curatorial and administrative experience in the visual arts to AAC.
Alexandria: Tony “Da Beast” Suggs Writes Autobiography
He's still the champ.
Rows of people sat in plastic chairs in a gym. Each person wore the same dark green jumpsuit, some more faded with age than others, waiting for the guest speaker to arrive.
Alexandria: SOLA Bids Farewell to Kluge
“There is no question my heart is here in Alexandria.”— ASO maestro Kim Allen Kluge
The Symphony League of Alexandria held its 29th annual Symphony Ball and Auction Feb. 27, celebrating Maestro Kim Allen Kluge’s 28th and final year at the helm of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.
Letter: Tour Bus Issue
Letter to the Editor
I recently was a houseguest on the 200 block of S. Lee Street in Alexandria.
Langley High Orchestra to Perform British Classics, Hold Silent Auction
The Langley High School Orchestra presents a concert of British Classics on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
Herndon: Only LIGHT Can Do That!
A living history musical celebrating the greatness of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ArtSpace Herndon presents Only LIGHT Can Do That! on Jan. 16, 4-5 p.m. at Floris United Methodist Church.
Column: AARP, Senior Services Offer Caregiver Workshop
Learn what resources and support are available to caregivers.
Caregiving for a family member or close friend is one of the most important roles you’ll play. It may start with driving your loved one to get groceries or going to the doctor. Later, you may find yourself taking more time off from work, preparing meals or handling bills.
Alexandria: Renaming Confederate Relics
A step towards reconciliation, really?
Renaming of streets and monuments of Confederate soldiers and generals some say would be a step in the right direction towards racial reconciliation. Besides the nightmarish logistics of renaming major thoroughfares, I question, for a moment, the optimism (even idealism) of the desired outcomes.
Mount Vernon: Welcome Home
Newcomers & Community Guide
Welcome to Alexandria! On behalf of my colleagues on City Council, I’d like to extend a warm welcome and thank you for choosing this historic community as your new home.
Alexandria: Wine Cellar Needs a Little Help from Friends
Elizabeth and Rick Myllenbeck have a vision for 207 King St. They want to turn the historic 1810 Bartleman house in the heart of Old Town into the Sonoma Cellar, a wine-tasting room, bistro, and gift shop.
Rotary Club Awards Scholarships to Fairfax High Students
The Rotary Club of Fairfax recently recognized several area students with scholarship awards for their academic achievement and community service.
Reading and Writing and Dogs — Oh My!
“Reading with the dog was fun […] she put her head down looking at the book! It was funny.” — Penny Ruth, rising 1st grader.
Robinson Junior Nominated to Join Future Medical Leaders
Natalie Hessler, a junior at Robinson Secondary School, has been nominated to attend the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, on June 24-26.
APD Officer Michael Nugent to Receive Gold at Valor Awards
16 officers to be honored at the 29th annual Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards.
It was a cold and icy February morning in 2014 when Alexandria police officer Michael Nugent responded to an emergency call on South Patrick Street.
Fairfax Station and Lorton: Area Roundup
New Chick fil-A, deadly motorcycle accident
Jonathan Wesley Wright, a 25-year-old man from Dumfries, died May 11, several hours after crashing his 2013 Ducati motorcycle into the rear of a box truck.
Rugby Fundraiser Held in Great Falls
Gary Coetzee gives back by supporting spinal cord injury research and recovery.
Twelve months ago Gary Coetzee dove head first into a rugby pile and fractured his neck. Luckily a surgeon was on the pitch and was able to stabilize him. The fracture caused him to lose his ability to use his arms and legs.
The Tastes of Autumn
John Conway, Master Chef, The Old Brogue visits the Farmers Market.
There are ways we eat and tastes we know that have been with us since birth. Many of our ingrained ways of eating are not as tied to the seasons as they could be. Eating more healthy involves making changes that connect us with more seasonal specialties in tasteful ways.
Commentary: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Events of the past couple of weeks remind me of the wonderful people in our community who tirelessly and endlessly work to ensure that others have a good quality of life. A good friend and former colleague of mine, Elizabeth Link, passed away after a bout with cancer.
Editorial: Why Does Alexandria Celebrate Birthday of George Washington?
Generations of Americans from every corner of this country revere George Washington as the Father of his Country.
Column: A Sense of History and Community
There are so many reasons why people from around the country move to Montgomery County – for our schools, our vibrant economy, our extraordinary quality of life … and the list goes on and on. However, there are other less tangible aspects of life here, including a rich history that lends our communities a strong character and sense of belonging.