Letter: ID Opposition Demeans People
Everyone's vote when cast should count. If someone who votes is not legitimate, that vote cancels a legitimate vote. Is that appropriate and is that what you want?
Staying Active
Hollin Hall Senior Center offers daily activities ranging from sports to a variety of exercise classes, dance, arts and crafts, games, language, meditation, music and more.
Cooperative Effort Fills Donated Backpacks
More than 2,800 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to more than 60 schools, shelters and non-profits in Fairfax County, Alexandria and Washington D.C.
Column: Bury Power Lines in Mount Vernon and Lee?
Meeting on electrical service will be Sept. 11 at Sherwood Library.
Two months ago, my wife and children were out of town so I decided to work at my office in the City of Fairfax until about 9:30 p.m. As I drove home from Fairfax, I was listening to WTOP and didn’t notice anything unusual other than a thunderstorm warning for the far western suburbs.
Brief: New Business To Hold Ribbon Cutting
Top It Off Outlet is hosting a grand opening on Friday, Sept. 7, and Saturday, Sept. 8.
Brief: To Honor Military Service
The pastor and people of Bethlehem Baptist Church wish to show appreciation for the many sacrifices by the men, women and military families in the U.S. armed forces. In their honor the church would like to express gratitude by extending an invitation to military personnel, along with their families for dinner and an evening of worship on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Brief: Meeting Set on Derecho Power Outage
Next week on Tuesday, Sept. 11, Del. Scott Surovell, Sen. Toddy Puller and Sen. Adam Ebbin will host a Town Hall Meeting at Sherwood Hall Regional Library, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Classified Advertising Sept. 5, 2012
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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.
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.
West Potomac Extends Winning Streak Against Mount Vernon
Wolverines win with new head coach, quarterback, offense.
West Potomac beat Mount Vernon, 34-7, on Aug. 30.
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.”
Calendar: Aug. 29, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
Military Notes
Military Notes
Mount Vernon School Notes
School Notes
Shear Fun
2nd Annual Cuts for Kids Day
More than 90 students from throughout the area were treated to free back-to-school haircuts thanks to Alexandria and Fairfax County firefighters who sponsored the second annual Cuts for Kids Day Aug. 27 at the Gum Springs Recreation Center.
Local Author Writes First Novel
Stephen D. Hayes, a Belle Haven resident since 1976, has written a fictionalized story that combines his love of sailing with his wartime experiences gained while serving for two years in the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam war.
McKay Promises Field Improvements
VOICE tour highlights needs of area youth.
Touring three neglected athletic fields Aug. 15, Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay and Park Authority board member Edward Batten heard public testimony urging them to take action. Both expressed their intent to make the fields playable and safe.