Keeping Children Warm
Firefighters distribute coats, books to local charities.
“We believe a new winter coat gives children the freedom and confidence to play more, learn more and do more.” — Firefighters and Friends founder Capt. Will Bailey
Aldersgate Church Marks 60 Years
Choir performs specially commissioned piece.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church marked its 60th anniversary Oct. 23.
Gala Honors Rising Hope Church
Nearly 200 supporters of Rising Hope attended the annual Hope Grows Gala at the Waterford of Springfield on Oct. 14.
Storck Defers Farm Vote
"We don’t have much time to lose.” — Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon)
Once again, Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) recommended the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors defer taking action regarding the development of more than four acres of the land close to the Inova Mount Vernon medical office suites on Hinson, or Bock, Farm.
The Few. The Proud.
The 41st Marine Corps Marathon.
For Brooke Sydnor Curran, running the 41st Marine Corps Marathon was a milestone: her 100th marathon for charity since founding the nonprofit RunningBrooke Fund. For Grace Episcopal kindergarten teacher Cara Donley, the Oct. 30 race represented a different milestone.
New Addition to Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties
Sponsored
Middleburg Real Estate/Atoka Properties proudly announces the addition of Moose Valliere, Top Producer, who for 12 years has proudly served home buyers and sellers in Northern Virginia.
Young At Art
Senior art show celebrates 30 years.
Young At Art, a juried art exhibit featuring the works of artists 55 years and older, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reception and awards ceremony Oct. 19 at the Durant Arts Center in Old Town.
Alexandria Issues Seeking Statewide Solutions
City reviews 2017 legislative package.
From the ongoing debate over Confederate statues to the cutting edge of body-camera technology, Alexandria’s City Council considered a series of local and statewide topics to be addressed in the upcoming state legislative session.
People at Work
Sharing Food and Conversation
The telephone is ringing; customers line up at the counter for large white carry-out plastic bags of scrambled eggs and pancakes; the cash register clinks.
Police Investigate Industrial Accident
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an industrial accident in the 700 block of Wythe Street.