Alarm Over Fire Code at Shelters
Fairfax County officials respond to concerns about fire code violations at local shelters.
Spring fever hit the region early this year. Last week’s record-high temperatures had residents flocking outdoors to play, bike, jog and picnic.
Community Lodgings Celebrates 25 Years, Raises $40,000
More than 170 people turned out April 15 for the 7th annual “Spring Forward to Union Street,” a fundraiser to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Community Lodgings that also recognized program participant Harriet Owusu for her exceptional strides in attaining self-sufficiency.
Nancy Larsen Turner Dies
Nancy Larsen Turner, 83, formerly of Alexandria, died on March 2, 2012 at her home in Boonton, N.J. Born in Ogden, Utah, in 1928, she spent her childhood in Yellowstone Park, Wyoming, where her father worked for the Park Service. She married Calhoun Harris Turner in South Carolina in 1956. After his death in 1970, she lived and worked throughout the United States and in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Column: Seminary Valley
The West End is about to receive a great upgrade with the installation of a new playing field at Francis C. Hammond Middle School.
Letter: Expertise Needed
Prior to the April 10 meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS), the meeting agenda listed an agenda item beginning on page 303 concerning a BOS vote to approve or turn down a new charter for the County's Tree Commission.
Letter: True Community Business
I am writing to thank the Harvey family for everything they've done in the 20 years or so that we've lived in the Fort Hunt area, fully aware that they had done the same things for years before we arrived.
Winifred Reilly Tracy
Winifred Reilly Tracy died on April 11, at her home in Alexandria, of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Letter: Neighbor Mourned
My neighbor and friend, Gen. William H. Montcrief, Jr, passed this week at 90 years old.
Letter: Just the Facts
ACPS facts ... no politics, nothing personal, no rhetoric:
Letter: A Perfect Symphony
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) marathon meeting on April 12 was a textbook perfect picture of collaborative decision-making at its best — equitable and obliging.
Letter: Too Late
I cannot understand why Mayor Euille thinks that VDOT should give Hunting Towers to the City of Alexandria.
Letter: Sound of Change
If the explosive eruption of Krakotoa in 1883 was a “sound heard ‘round the world,” the cheering you heard on Friday morning at 1 a.m., after the Board of Zoning Appeals reversed a City decision that prevented citizens from protesting a major waterfront zoning decision last January was heard all over Alexandria.
Letter: Smart Growth For Alexandria
Many Alexandrians are worried that more development inevitably means more traffic and a less desirable city.
Letter: How To Save Affordable Units
Folks need to understand a few things about Hunting Towers: * First, VDOT abused its acquisition (eminent domain) authority when it took all three towers when it only needed one and a few out buildings for the Wilson Bridge project;
Letter: Shortchanging Schoolchildren
How many more times do we have to read about the poorly performing schools twinned with internal issues?
Letter: Shortchanging Schoolchildren
How many more times do we have to read about the poorly performing schools twinned with internal issues?
New Fleet of Hybrid Trolleys on Its Way
Alexandria’s free King Street trolley service gets clean and green with the launch of an all-new fleet of hybrid trolleys on April 22.
Zdebski’s 5 Goals Lift West Potomac Girls’ Lax to Win
Wolverines start season 6-0, including pair of Patriot District victories.
After leading the West Potomac girls’ lacrosse team to a victory against Lee on April 13, junior midfielder Karley Zdebski showed shyness, declining a postgame interview. Unfortunately for the Lancers, Zdebski wasn’t nearly as passive during the game.
Sports Briefs: Mount Vernon Boys’ Soccer Remains Undefeated
The Mount Vernon boys’ soccer team defeated Falls Church 5-2 on April 16 and Robinson 2-1 on April 13 to improve to 5-0-2.
Pleading for Restoring Funding for Human Services
Residents, agencies testify to need for community services.
After three years of deep budget cuts and declining revenue, Fairfax County is showing signs of fiscal equilibrium as property values and revenues begin a slow uphill climb.