Alexandria and Mount Vernon Calendar May 15
Information on entertainment events going on in Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
Alexandria & Mount Vernon Real Estate: Top Sales in March 2013
In March 2013, 189 Alexandria homes sold between $3,200,000-$111,000 and 108 homes sold between $1,325,000-$56,820 in the Mount Vernon area.
Alexandria & Mount Vernon Top Sales in March 2013
Editorial: Some Limits, More Disclosure
Virginia does not benefit from elected officials being awash in cash donations and gifts.
Virginia got a failing grade for vulnerability to corruption. Corruption in the commonwealth is probably not any more rampant than voter fraud, as we said last year. But in terms of practices that could undermine trust, Virginia has vast room for improvement.
Personality Conflict on the Richmond Highway Corridor
Do residents want to be suburban, exurban or urban?
This summer, residents in Mount Vernon will welcome a new Costco to the Richmond Highway corridor — a big-box retailer with a huge parking lot that will exemplify the kind of suburban and exurban development that has dominated far-flung reaches of the metropolitan region.
Classified Advertising May 8, 2013
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Absentee Voting Starts Now for Democratic Primaries
Primaries held for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
The State Board of Elections reported Monday, May 6, that absentee voting began for the June 11, 2013 primary and all localities met the required 45-day deadline for mailing absentee ballots to voters.
Helping Those Who ‘Can’t Catch a Break’
Community support for Northern Virginia Family Services grows during tough economic times.
“Most of us here lead privileged lives. You can and should make a difference in Northern Virginia.” —Earle Williams
Women Mean Business
In the two months since the much-hyped and dreaded sequester took effect, the daily economic forecast has been almost as painful as the slow grinding of bureaucratic wheels. But here’s some good economic news, especially for aspiring female entrepreneurs: the numbers are in your favor.
Governor McDonnell Endorses Springfield Site for FBI Headquarters
In letter to FBI director, McDonnell says Fairfax County site will advance “national security mission.”
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has publicly endorsed the Springfield warehouse site for the new FBI building headquarters. In an April 30 letter to FBI Director Robert Mueller and Dan Tangherlini, the acting administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration, McDonnell said the federally owned warehouse is the best choice for a number of reasons.
Classified Advertising May 1, 2013
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Should Some Businesses Be Taxed at a Higher Rates Than Others?
Lee District Supervisor clashes with his own advisory group over BPOL taxes.
Why should consultants be taxed at a higher rate than contractors? Is it fair to hit up businesses that do research and development for twice as much as retail merchants?
Memorial Service for Caldwell
A memorial service for Dr. Teressa Caldwell, a teacher, administrator, and mentor who died late last year was held at West Potomac High School on April 10. A former principal of West Potomac, Caldwell’s career as an educator spanned several decades. She also served as principal at McLean High School. She later taught school law for the University of Virginia to prospective administrators and led a master’s cohort for Virginia Tech.
Crime Report
The following incidents was reported by the Mount Vernon District Station.
Neil David Kelly
Neil Kelly, 31, a lifelong resident of the Fort Hunt area of Alexandria, died on April 22, 2013 at Mount Vernon Hospital.
Letters to the Editor
6,750 Bags Of Thanks
The 2013 Combined Parent Council (CPC), many parents, Mount Vernon High School faculty members, and MVHS student volunteers sold over 6,750 bags of mulch on Saturday April 20, raising over $15,000 towards the 2013 MVHS All Night Graduation Party.
Student Designers’ Works on Display at Woodlawn
In the home designed by the architect of the U.S. Capitol building, William Thornton, Woodlawn is the site of The All American House, a collaboration between MADE: in America and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Plymouth Haven Baptist’s Colonial Fair
The line extended into the parking lot as children and their parents waited for a turn to ride a pony at the Plymouth Haven Baptist Church Colonial Fair on Saturday, April 27. Matthew Baldwin, the Yo Yoda gave instruction to a group of children on yo-yo techniques as Don Francisco organized a marching band to participate in the colonial parade.
Plymouth Haven Baptist’s Colonial Fair
The line extended into the parking lot as children and their parents waited for a turn to ride a pony at the Plymouth Haven Baptist Church Colonial Fair on Saturday, April 27. Matthew Baldwin, the Yo Yoda gave instruction to a group of children on yo-yo techniques as Don Francisco organized a marching band to participate in the colonial parade.
Bulletin Board
Through Friday/May 3 Princess for a Night Collection. Donate formal dresses, shoes, handbags, jewelry, unused make-up (for example, sample cosmetics) and “nice” shopping bags. Drop items off at T.C. Williams main office, 3330 King St. between 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. The project especially needs dresses for full-figured young ladies (sizes 18+). Please do not donate velvet or wintry dresses, soiled items, outdated items, casual dresses or items for mature women, as they cannot be used. E-mail eleanor.muse@acps.k12.va.us for questions or to volunteer.
$2.5 Million To Help Dyke Marsh
Airports Authority offers funds to National Park Service.
Federal Aviation Administration safety standards require the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority to extend the runway at National Airport. However, the effect will adversely impact the Potomac River watershed, so the MWAA is offering $2.5 million to the U.S. National Park Service to improve the Potomac river watershed in the Dyke Marsh area south of the airport. The timing, if the NPS accepts the proposal, will enable the park service to complete phase one of the Dyke Marsh restoration plan: to restore a breakwater in the southern end of the marsh.