Friday, September 28
Uncorking the Possibilities
Local builders say wine storage options are almost limitless.
From those who sip an occasional glass of Chianti with friends to enthusiastic oenophiles, the notion of owning a wine cellar is fascinating to many people. In fact, a recent U.S. Luxury-Home Market survey by Wine Trends, a wine-consulting firm, showed that 67 percent of respondents were interested in incorporating wine storage into their homes.
Alexandria Sports Briefs: Titans Surrender 60 Points In Loss to South County
T.C. Williams football falls to 1-3.
Ireton Girls’ Soccer Loses to Undefeated Holy Cross
Coach Leon looking for more intensity from talented Cardinals.
The Bishop Ireton girls' soccer team lost to Holy Cross on Sept. 25.
Thursday, September 27
Classified Advertising Sept 26, 2012
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Brief: Dance Center Hosts Family Event
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center of Alexandria is hosting their 13th annual family open house on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m., featuring free dance and fitness classes for all ages, seminars and workshops, arts and crafts vendors, performances, a meet and greet with center staff, as well as refreshments.
Brief: Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival Premieres
Alexandria arts non-profit Access through the Arts introduce a new children’s festival that is part of the fall Kaleidoscope arts celebration throughout the City called Kaleidoscope for Kids Arts Festival. The children’s festival will take place the weekend of Sept. 29-30 at the Durant Center for the Arts, Alexandria’s multicultural center for the performing and visual arts.
Fall Fun: Beer and Brats
Bands, bratwurst, and brews to celebrate Bavaria
What to do and see this fall
Alexandria Calendar: Sept. 26, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Run for Purpose and Pancakes
Family Fun Day this Sunday.
Support Alexandria’s local charities by participating in the Inaugural Family Fun Day/5K on Sunday, Sept. 30, and enjoy a post-race pancake breakfast provided by the Alexandria South Rotary Club.
On Exhibit
Two Living Legend portraits by Nina Tisara — Lillian Patterson, 2012, and Nelson Greene Sr., 2010 — were selected by jury for the Young At Art exhibition currently at the Durant Center for the Arts, 1605 Cameron St.
Family Legends on Fairfax Cable
Writer/artist/educator Sushmita Mazumdar will lead three Family Legend workshops for Kaleidoscope for Kids on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the Durant Center for the Arts, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria.
AHA! Hosts Presentation On Walking for Seniors
Join At Home in Alexandria (AHA!) for a special presentation by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Dan Kulund, who will discuss and demonstrate robust walking for seniors — the keystone of the new field of preventive orthopedics.
Festivals, Foliage and Fun
20 things to see and do this fall.
As the seasons change, so do the activities that keep us busy. With crisp air, apple pie and leaf-peeping upon us, we say so long to flip flops, air conditioners and barbeques. And while it may not always feel like it, the fall season is officially here and there is no better time to grab family and friends and see what the city has to offer.
Brief: City To Hold Annual Fall Tree Sale
The City Alexandria’s Urban Forestry Section will hold a tree sale on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Trinity Methodist Church, 2911 Cameron Mills Road.
For Racers, A Bridge Not Too Far
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon set for Oct. 7.
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon is back for its third installment on Sunday, Oct. 7, and it has come a long way since the early days of shoestring budgets.
Brief: Police Host Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Alexandria Police Department and the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office have partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration in the 5th National Prescription Drug Take-Back initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft.
Two independents and a Libertarian Offer Variety for Voters in City Council Race
Three candidates hoping to land seats at City Hall without major party labels.
Alexandria politics has long been dominated by Democrats, although Republicans have been successful from time to time.
Wednesday, September 26
A Statue with 100 Names
The confederate statue in Alexandria recalls city’s past, restoration planned to ensure its future.
The Battle of Antietam was fought on Sept. 17, 1862, and marked the single bloodiest day during the U.S. Civil War. Over the course of the battle, nearly 23,000 soldiers lost their lives. Among the units that fought for the Confederacy was the 17th Virginia Infantry regiment, which was comprised of young men from Alexandria.
Letter: BRAC History Is Important
On Sept. 12, five West End Civic Associations hosted a candidate forum focused on West End issues, which was attended by all of the candidates running for City Council. These same civic associations invited the mayoral candidates to participate in a similar forum but Mayor Euille’s campaign staff explained, he is way too busy to spend an evening with the voters of the West End.
Letter: BRAC Questions Still Unanswered
Thank you for Michael Lee Pope’s excellent article, “The BRAC Five” in the Sept. 20 issue. I’m delighted to see the BRAC 133 disaster brought back to life after vanishing from the public eye many months ago. I figured Mayor Euille and his council cronies had pulled the wool over our eyes once again.
Letter: Not Voting Has Own Message
Henry M. Covert ("Why Not Compulsory Voting?", Sept. 19) argues, "Just as licenses are required to drive on public and private roadways residents should be required to vote or face a fine."
Letter: Get Tough On Texting
When it comes to rankings, Alexandria has accumulated some impressive laurels in recent years: one of the nation’s “100 Best Communities for Young People,” Money magazine’s “Best Places to Live,” one of the Top Ten “Heart Friendly Cities,” and even the Top Ten “Cities for Single Women,” among other lofty distinctions. However, no place is perfect...
Letter: Encourage Green Growth
The city has adopted a plan to reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming by 20 percent by the year 2020, as compared to 2005 levels. At that time, 25 percent of the energy is supposed to be generated by renewable sources like solar or geothermal. The targets for 2050 are much higher: an 80 percent drop in greenhouse gas emissions (like carbon dioxide from coal fired electricity) and an equivalent increase in the amount of our energy derived from cleaner renewable sources.
Letter: Get Expenses Back to 2007
The following is an open letter to Councilman Paul Smedberg.
Letter: On BRAC, Blame Rumsfeld
In the page-one story of your Sept. 20 edition, you state that “Alexandria officials actively encouraged the Department of Defense to consider the Mark Center site” for its gigantic new office complex. Yet you provide no credible evidence to support this statement.
Bill Kehoe: A Life of Service to City and Nation
Volunteering for fire department, Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association and Rebuilding Together Alexandria.
Bill Kehoe has done two things in his career and done them very well. First he rose in the officer ranks in the U.S. Air Force with a specialty in personnel. After that, he became a volunteer, but a volunteer in fire fighting and house building. All in all, his life is a combination of service to the nation and the city.
Letter: BRAC Lack Of Impact
Last week, Michael Lee Pope wrote an interesting article on “The BRAC Five”, a small group of local politicians who apparently initially supported the construction of the controversial BRAC-133 facility at Mark Center. In his article, Pope focused on the possibility that the BRAC situation could be used against those incumbents come November. While bringing out the BRAC controversy may elicit cheers from debate audiences, its true effectiveness on the political battlefield has yet to be seen in our area.
Editorial: Vote Now
How to Register, Vote, Vote Early.
Changes in Virginia's voter identification rules are causing confusion in many quarters, and some voters might be tempted to stay home rather than deal with a difficult situation. Slow down, there are alternatives, including a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck indicating the name and address of the voter.
Column: Public Education Sustains Democracy
One of the most important conversations I have each year is with our new teachers. I ask them if they know why American public education is so important. The answer has always been clear to me: to help create literate, participating, productive citizens to sustain and enhance our democracy.
Column: A Walk Down Memory Lane
Eighty-two year old Maeda* remembers moving as a child to Alexandria from Halifax, N.C. with her parents and five siblings. Their home on Cameron Street did not have electricity — everything was coal or kerosene powered. Coal trains used to run near her home on the way to Fannon’s and often times the train workers would throw some coal off during winter months, keeping her family warm. Maeda also remembers the penny candy stores on Henry Street, the Majestic Restaurant on King Street, and eventually a service station and Dr. Pepper office. And Mutual Ice on Henry Street used to keep full her family’s 50-pound icebox with weekly deliveries.
Column: Community Collaboration To End Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a widespread public health problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of women experience domestic violence at some point in their lives, and it is the leading cause of injury and homicide each year. While women are most commonly victimized, men are also abused.
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 26, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Column: Celebrating Active Aging Week
A healthy, active lifestyle is important for everyone — but perhaps more so for seniors. Numerous studies have documented the benefits of physical activity in reducing risk factors for diseases, improving physical abilities, and substantially enhancing the quality of life for older people. In Alexandria, we are fortunate to have a wide range of fitness and social opportunities for older Alexandrians.
Brief: Home Winterizing Tips and Energy Audits
Rebuilding Together Alexandria expanded its list of easy, energy-saving upgrades and is encouraging residents to use these to help struggling neighbors prepare for the winter.
Charitable Effort
Nine Bishop Ireton High School students traveled to Catholic Charities’ Christ House in Alexandria on Sept. 11.
Column: My Team
Not literally, of course. Nor am I the coach or the general manager. But I do feel like an owner, in that there are people that I invest in – again not literally, but definitely emotionally.
Friday, September 21
Classified Advertising Sept 19, 2012
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Thursday, September 20
Playground: Done in a Day
Designed by youths, built by volunteers.
Activities started early in the courtyard at Hopkins-Tancil in Old Town on Thursday morning, Sept. 13. More than 200 volunteers sporting red Washington Capital’s hockey t-shirts swarmed the playground preparing it for the day’s work.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 20, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Coalition Seeks U.S. Investigation into Shootings
Also seeks details of 62 previous civil rights complaints against county police.
The Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability sent a letter to Assistant Attorney General Thomas C. Perez, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division on Aug. 16, requesting an investigation into the shooting deaths of six people over the past several years by Fairfax County Police officers.
ASO Kicks off 2012-13 Season
On Sept. 22, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will open its concert season with a program titled The Music of Humanity. I’m very excited about our thrilling series of concerts this year and its line-up of dynamic guest artists.
Last Big Swim of the Season
The Cameron Street pool opened on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 15 for the dogs.
Bittersweet Hosts Fiestagigante
The Mariachis Band began playing at 5 p.m. at the entrance to Bittersweet on Saturday evening, Sept. 15.
Serving Up Leadership
Armstrong to be honored as Business Leader of the Year.
He is a native Dubliner but for decades, chef Cathal Armstrong has made Alexandria his home, opening his signature Restaurant Eve in 2004 and creating The Eat Good Food Group with his wife Meschelle. On Nov. 13, Armstrong will be honored as the 2012 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year at a reception to be held at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center.
Alexandria Cracks Down on Old Town Grocery
Two arrested for selling stolen goods; city officials say investigation is ongoing.
Don’t look for a sign announcing the Old Town Grocery. There isn’t one. But customers and investigators have been flocking to the business in the 800 block of Pendleton Street.
Incumbents and Former Incumbents Take Heat for BRAC Site Selection
Ghosts of 2008 haunt the BRAC five.
The ghosts of 2008 are haunting the campaign for mayor and City Council, as candidates clash over events leading up to the relocation of more than 6,000 daily commuters to the city’s West End.
Wednesday, September 19
Grosser-to-Moss Good for 3 Touchdowns, but Not a Win
Titans lose to Robinson, fall to 1-2 this season.
The T.C. Williams football team fell to 1-2 with a loss to Robinson on Sept. 14.
Alexandria School Notes: Sept. 19, 2012
School Notes
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 19, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
TWIG Tour Benefits Surgical Center
The annual TWIG Historic Alexandria Homes Tour will feature six homes and gardens built in the 18th and 19th centuries. The tour will be held Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Obituaries: Ida N. Sanson
Ida N. Sanson, 79, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Alexandria, died on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012 at Woodmont Nursing Home, Fredericksburg.
Obituaries: Helen Sue Macom Tucker Hunter
Helen Sue Macom Tucker Hunter of Alexandria, Va. and Clover, S.C. died July 14, 2012. She was 85 years old.
Neighborhood: Old Town
In case you missed summer 'Towners, you probably missed one of the truly giant stories that dominated the agenda for the old port city. Well, actually, two stories.
Tale of a Whale
Many drivers pausing in traffic will gaze to the right at the landscaped grounds of the National Masonic Memorial, with its geometry of cultivated shrubs and flowers. Few glance to the left over the high white fence topped with wooden latticework. Those who do blink in surprise at "The Whale."
Letter: Democracy Means Voting
We are now entering the final weeks of political campaigns for local offices that provide truly historic opportunities for Alexandrians.
Letter: ‘Found Wanting’
Although I am a strong supporter of President Obama, I had the idea that Mitt Romney was the best of the Republican candidates and capable of being the President if elected.
Letter: Join in Healthy Effort
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. We hear a lot about the problem nationally, but many Alexandrians don’t realize childhood obesity is a problem here, in our own backyard. A 2007 study by Inova Health System revealed that 43.5 percent of children ages 2-5 in our city are overweight or obese. That means that nearly half of our youngest residents are at risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and more.
Letter: Getting ‘By Right’ Right
Once again we are hearing the myth, convenient for developers and City Council incumbents, past and present, that Small Area Plans like Beauregard and the one proposed for the Alexandria Waterfront, are necessary.
Letter: Citizens Deserve Mayoral Debate
For the first time in the history of Alexandria, the election for Mayor and City Council will be on the November 2012 ballot. There are many issues that will shape the future of Alexandria in the next five to 10 years.
Column: Refillable. Rechargeable. Reusable.
More like replaceable. Obviously, I want to remain positive and believe that today is not a good day to die (Worf from “Star Trek: Next Generation”) and that there will be many more tomorrows to live for and days beyond that to plan for. However, having a terminal disease has a tendency to darken up those rose-colored glasses.
Letter: Appreciate City Staff
We are writing because so often residents are slamming the good people that work for the City of Alexandria and we have just had such a wonderful experience, we wanted to share it with you.
Letter: Intellectual Dishonesty
The city says it wants and values citizen input and goes to great lengths to involve citizens in its decisions. Never mind that the procedural and legal mechanisms for meaningful citizen input is being expunged from the city charter and our zoning law. At the very least, there is intellectual dishonesty here.
Letter: Missing Information
In order to be a fully informed voter, we need to have accurate information, from a variety of reliable, factual sources. But we aren’t getting that in two different contests.
Column: Senior Law Day: Alexandria for a Lifetime
Many important discussions will take place at Senior Law Day: Alexandria for a Lifetime on Saturday, October 13 at First Baptist Church, 2932 King Street from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Column: Why Not Compulsory Voting?
Of all the political campaigns going on none are more important than the locals. Why each and every citizen doesn’t run to their voting precincts on Voting Day has always been a puzzle.
Brief: Police Investigate Assault on Jogger
Alexandria Police are investigating an assault that occurred Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 6 a.m. on the bike path near Holmes Run Parkway.
Brief: Paramedics Treat Worker Injured In Fall
The Alexandria Fire Department responded Friday, Sept. 14 to a report of a construction worker injured in a fall at a building under construction at Madison Street and North Henry Street.
Tuesday, September 18
Letter: Dominion Power Must Do More
Virginia is stuck in the past depending almost entirely on dirty, polluting energy sources like coal that make our kids sick, put our communities at risk and cost us millions in health care expenses each year. Dominion Virginia Power, our state’s largest utility, is arguably the biggest culprit by failing to develop a single wind farm or large-scale solar project in our state.
Friday, September 14
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in July 2012
In July 2012, 207 Alexandria homes sold between $1,645,000-$89,000.
Alexandria Real Estate: Top Sales in July 2012
Thursday, September 13
Burns’ 3 TDs Propel Westfield to Lopsided Victory
Six Bulldogs score at least one touchdown against TC
Westfield quarterback Chris Mullins connected with Devon Burns for three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 55-28 victory against T.C. Williams.
Alexandria School Notes: Sept. 13, 2012
School Notes
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Shoppers on the Prowl
Shoppers are gearing up for the thrill of the hunt when they participate in the Old Town Boutique District’s Scavenger Hunt taking place the weekend of September 21-23, 2012.
Tres Bien!
‘Jacques Brel’ comes to life at MetroStage.
Though he was Belgian by birth, no one captured the spirit of the French troubadour tradition better than Jacques Brel, whose potent mixture of musical romanticism, cynicism and whimsy are brought to life in “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” now playing at MetroStage in Alexandria.
‘Funny Money’
Laughs to bank on at LTA.
It’s another routine day at the office when Henry Perkins heads home from work thinking his briefcase contains paperwork and a half-eaten cheese and chutney sandwich.
Brief: Flea Market Find: Renoir for Sale at Potomack Company Auction
Elizabeth Haynie Wainstein, owner of The Potomack Company, announced that a Virginia woman’s flea market find — a lost Renoir painting the auction house recently revealed — will be for sale at the gallery’s Sept. 29 catalogue auction.
Emergency Fair at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Second Annual Emergency Management and Safety Fair was held Aug. 25 in the Howard Street parking lot at the Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Trio of Challengers on the Ballot to Challenge Moran This November
Republican, Independent Green and independent offer a variety of options for voters.
A trio of challengers will oppose longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) this November, although the Northern Virginia district is solidly blue and not considered competitive.
On the Campaign Trail
With six weeks to go before Election Day, it’s starting to look like Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille will not be debating former Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald — at least not in a debate that doesn’t include all 12 of the City Council candidates.
Wednesday, September 12
Classified Advertising Sept. 12, 2012
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Obituaries: James Warren Wright
James Warren Wright, 82 of Spotsylvania died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012.
Obituaries: Paula Swift
With few exceptions that is untrue. It was particularly not the case for Paula Swift, wife of eight-term Representative Al Swift (D-Wash.). She died suddenly of a heart attack on Labor Day.
At Del Ray’s Fashion Block Party
Del Ray hosted a Fashion Block party Thursday, Sept. 6. Musician set up along the Avenue entertaining residents and visitors.
Obituaries: Janet Elizabeth Hannan Hyman
Janet Elizabeth (Libby) Hannan Hyman completed a long and full life of 99 years at Goodwin House in Falls Church on Aug. 16, 2012.
Neighborhoods
Seminary Valley
Hammond Middle Schools 1, 2 and 3 started off the new school year with 454, 453 and 493, respectively. Polk Elementary has enrolled 642 students, and 586 students attend Patrick Henry. Remember to keep an eye out for the children as they walk to school; although some of the kids ride buses, many of our neighbors walk or ride their bikes to school, and they are often accompanied by parents and siblings.
Bidding Adieu to The Winery
Local wine shop to close Sept. 15.
The Winery, a fine wine and gourmet food shop known for the personal touch of owner Jane Cahill, will be closing its doors Sept. 15 after more than a decade of serving the Alexandria community.
Fashion’s Night Out Alexandria
The inaugural Fashions Night Out Alexandria, presented by the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, showcased more than 89 local businesses Thursday evening, Sept. 6.
Heel & Wheels
The Alexandria Chamber Professional Women’s Network joined event hosts Duke Street Speedy Lube and Mango Mike’s for an evening of barbeque and cars on Wednesday, Sept. 5.
City Celebrates 225th Anniversary of U.S. Constitution
Mayor Euille presented an official proclamation to Linda Greenberg, a member of the John Alexander Chapter of the DAR commemorating Constitution Week, Sept. 17 – 23, in Council Chambers in City Hall.
Letter: Historical Significance
Having eliminated the two other Alexandria signs, the state of Maryland now directs us to "National" Harbor instead, not a geographic location but a commercial establishment erected by a hotel chain. How did this get on Maryland state road signs?
Letter: People’s Role In Democracy
Sept. 17 inaugurates Constitution Week; that document, adopted 225 years ago in 1787, established our federal republic and has been the model for the constitutions of many other nations. In that undertaking, Alexandrian George Washington was again the indispensable man. The conference he hosted at Mt. Vernon in 1785 set an example of how states could cooperate for their mutual benefit.
Letter: ‘Demolition By Neglect’
The Yacht Basin within Windmill Hill Park is decaying at a rapid rate. It is the second best example in this city, after the Beachcomber Restaurant, of “demolition by neglect.”
Letter: Democracy Not Debatable
Your coverage of the discussions about whether or not the two candidates running for the job as Mayor of the City of Alexandria should meet to debate is frustrating. The debate about whether to debate is not what many of the residents want to read about. We need to hear more about the vision that Andrew Macdonald and Mayor William Euille have for Alexandria.
Letter: City Police Deserves Kudos
As a criminal justice practitioner for many years and as an educator as well, I had the recent privilege and pleasure to ride along with Sgt. Nicholas Rugierro. I observed nothing but the best during the tour of duty.
Column: Trip Without a Fall
Recently, for the first time in nearly two years, I took a trip without having my car. Significant to me in that not “having my car” meant not being able to transport/have all my cancer things.
Commentary: What To Do Until Help Arrives
Teen-agers and adults take First Aid Courses at their local Red Cross or in adult education programs. Taking such a course doesn't make you a professional but it does mean you can provide emergency support until professional help arrives.
Letter: Loss of ‘Community’ On Bike Paths
Last week I took a hard fall on the bike path. At 5:45 a.m., as I entered the Mount Vernon bike path on my commute to the Pentagon, I misjudged the location of the ramp entrance and instead slammed into the curb. Though it was dark, I was equipped with proper lighting on front, back and helmet, reflective belt and eye protection to prevent and be prepared for possible mishaps. I had made this trek hundreds of times, so making the entrance should have been easy.
Friday, September 7
Calendar: Sept. 7, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Fall for the Arts at 2nd Thursday Art Night
Browse open studios, interact with artists, enjoy live music, refreshments, and special activities at this free monthly event on Thursday, Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m.
Art Activated
Let your creative side play at the 6th Annual Art Activated taking place during the Alexandria King Street Art Festival, Saturday Sept. 8 from noon-4 p.m.
Target Gallery Celebrates 25
The Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery presents 25, which opens Sept. 8 and runs through Sept. 30.
Thursday, September 6
Alexandria School Notes: Sept. 5, 2012
school notes
Brief: ‘Fit For Food’ Challenge
Fitness on the Run, an Old Town Alexandria fitness studio, has partnered with the Carpenter’s Shelter to provide a Thanksgiving fitness and food donation challenge designed to help participants get fit for the holidays and to give back to the community.
Brief: Raffle To Benefit Children
The D.C.-area Dahn Yoga centers are sponsoring a fundraising raffle to help the International Brain Education Association implement brain education in eight schools around the globe. IBREA assists youths in improving their educational performance through disciplined physical exercises.
Brief: Walk for Homeless Animals
Alexandria Walk to Raise Critical Funds to Assist Homeless Animals Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hosts fall fundraiser to benefit all creatures, great and small.
Brief: Ginzler To Receive National Award
Elinor Ginzler will be the recipient of At Home in Alexandria’s (AHA!) first National Spirit Award, according to the its board of directors. On Oct. 19, the 2012 National Spirit Award will be presented to Ginzler at AHA!'s Benefit, to be held at the United Way World Wide Headquarters in Alexandria.
TC, Inova Launch Project Search
Program provides work skills for students with disabilities.
they were enjoying cookies and fruit. The kick-off event of the Project Search High School Transition Program brought students, parents and staff members together for a night of celebration, appreciation and expectation on Aug. 29.
Sheriff's Office Delivers School Supplies for CPC
The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office distributed back-to-school supplies collected by the Community Partners for Children to all Alexandria City Public Schools.
Letter: No Conservative Democrats
Speck mentions there was a time when several Republican candidates were successful politicians in Alexandria. Yes, 30 to 40 years ago we had the Wiley Mitchells, the George Cooks, the Bob Calhouns, and the Connie Pings. But the demographics of Alexandria have changed since then. Back when I was growing up, we had more old-fashioned traditional values, conservative-minded people living in Alexandria. And some were Democrats!
Classified Advertising Sept. 5, 2012
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Firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’ To fight Muscular Dystrophy
The annual “Fill the Boot” campaign began last weekend on Thursday, Aug. 30 and ran through Sunday, Sept. 2.
At Alexandria Art Market
The market features original work for sale for painters, watercolorists, jewelry designers, potters, glassworkers and more.
'Look Before You Lock'
Campaign focuses on heatstroke deaths among children.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joined Campagna Center CEO Tammy Mann and Alexandria City officials Aug. 17 to launch the “Look Before You Lock” campaign at a press conference held at George Washington Middle School.
Community Lodgings Facility Gets a Makeover
HomeAid, Pulte to provide $860,000 in renovations.
HomeAid Northern Virginia, in partnership with Pulte Homes, kicked off its largest project of the year Aug. 28 with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the renovation of a 10-unit transitional housing apartment building for Community Lodgings in Alexandria.
School Daze
Overflow crowds attend first Back to School Family Night.
With the first day of school a week away, thousands of students, parents, teachers and community supporters converged on T.C. Williams High School Aug. 29 for the first Back to School Family Night sponsored by the Alexandria City Public Schools Family and Community Engagement Center.
Column: Young At Art: 26 Years Young
“My mother has really enjoyed participating in past shows and we’re hoping we won’t be too late for the 2012 competition! Mom can be a handful at times, but it’s nice to know great folks like you can see past that.”
Letter: The Lincoln Cottage
A seniors’ bus trip took us to the Lincoln cottage on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home in Washington, D.C. The cottage was recently restored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and was opened to the public.
Bishop Ireton Drops Season Opener to Bishop O’Connell
Bishop Ireton football coach Tony Verducci was pleased with how the Cardinals finished their game against Bishop O'Connell on Aug. 31.
On the Campaign Trail
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell may not have received the vice presidential nomination, but he got a great consolation prize this week — a prime-time speaking slot this year at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
City Officials Clash with Descendants of Long-Neglected Graves at Fort Ward
African-American burials may never be discovered as city prepares management plan.
Two years ago, city officials aimed a high-powered radar from California at the ground in various spots at Fort Ward.
Wednesday, September 5
Titans Demolish Wakefield in Season Opener
TC will host 2011 region runner-up Westfield on Sept. 8.
The T.C. Williams football team opened the 2012 season with a 73-0 victory against Wakefield.
Rob Krupicka Wins Special Election In Landslide Victory
Councilman wins every precinct in special election for 45th District of House of Delegates.
Back in 2003, a former AOL executive named Rob Krupicka launched his campaign for Alexandria City Council at Fireflies — a popular Del Ray restaurant a stone’s throw from the Krupicka house on East Nelson Avenue.
Column: Symptoms or just Sometimes
Making the best of a bad situation, that’s how I roll (I’m a Red Sox fan after all). Some days are easier than others, some symptoms/treatments/results are better than others. And some columns make more sense than others. But that’s cancer for you: an equal opportunity “screwer-upper.”