Column: Fighting Controversial Bills, But Finding Common Ground
While the overwhelming majority of legislation we work on in Richmond draws no controversy, we are entering the phase of the General Assembly session where some of the most difficult and divisive issues come up for debate.
Column: Is Breast Cancer Vaccine on the Horizon?
I hope I have to change the direction of my medical practice one day. Because that would mean breast cancer is a thing of the past. As a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer, there is nothing I wish more than its elimination from the lives of my patients, future patients, and anyone who has experienced its impact.
Old Town Ace Hardware Hosts Pinewood Derby Workshop
Popcorn was popping, the jig saw was cutting, sanders were smoothing out rough edges as the Old Town Ace Hardware’s Pinewood Derby Workshop got underway Saturday morning, Jan. 7.
Column: State Senate Changes Are Affecting Legislation
Some of the bills that have been introduced and regularly died in the Senate in past years are now passing through committees and are likely to pass the Senate and House to become law with the change in Senate leadership resulting in the election of 20 Republican and 20 Democratic senators.
‘Wings of Gold’
At ceremonies at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Fla. on Nov. 18, 2011, Ensign Brittany Amerau, U.S. Navy, and Second Lieutenant Reed Inglee, U.S. Marine Corps, received their designations as naval aviators upon completion of Navy Flight School and received their Navy “Wings of Gold.”
A Million-Dollar Winner
David Williams of Alexandria bought and scratched a Casino Royale ticket from the Virginia Lottery. It turned out to be the game’s first $1 million ticket.
Tasty Support For Heart Association
Occasionally Cake of Alexandria is now taking orders for Valentine’s Day treats through Feb. 11 for pick-up on Tuesday, Feb. 14, ranging in price from $15 to $35
Letter: They Did Show Leadership
To the Editor: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012, marked a day when Alexandria’s City Council members carried out their duties and obligations by gathering all of the facts regarding the Waterfront Plan, and coming to the decision to support the plan.
$14,000 to INOVA Research
Mount Vernon Athletic Club presented both The Breast Care Institute at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital and INOVA Alexandria Hospital with checks for $6,900 each on Jan. 17.
Letter: Next Step
Finally, a plan, which features countless hours of citizens input, widespread support, and numerous compromises, passed!
Letter: Increase Voter Access
To the Editor: Virginia lawmakers are debating a bill right now that will create onerous obstacles for Virginia voters if passed.
Letter: Authoritative Yet Uninformed
To the Editor: Perhaps not all of your readers are familiar with the background to Scott Gordon’s letter in last week’s paper — "The Beauregard Small Area Plan is a Disaster."
Letter: Sham of a Public Meeting
To the Editor: I feel I must voice my disappointment in our mayor and the members of the city council who voted to approve the waterfront plan.
Winter fun means rink activities at Mt. Vernon RECenter.
Grab Those Skates
Group lessons, public sessions,and skating development classes are some of the many ways to have fun on the ice this winter at the Mt. Vernon RECenter.
Letter: Time To Move Forward
To the Editor: The City Council recently voted on the rezoning of the Alexandria Waterfront. We were asked to vote on a Masterplan amendment that increased the density and uses of several key parcels of real estate along the Potomac River.
News Briefs
Accidental House Fire, UCM Seeks Food Donations, Surovell Appointed to Public Safety, Guilty Plea in Shootings, UCM Receives $15,000 Grant, Supporting Wounded Warrior Project
Letter: World Class Place To Live
To the Editor: Most people in Alexandria have been waiting years for the City to finish developing the Waterfron
Letter: Why these Staff Cuts?
To the Editor: On Jan. 19 Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Morton Sherman unveiled what he deemed a "moral document" before the Alexandria School Board.
Letter: Digging into Sewer Problems
Having spent several frustrating years dealing with the sewer problems, I disagree with Jay Spiegel’s conclusions about responsibility for sewer line problems under public streets (but do support his views on the continuing need for more transparency and accountability in public bodies that purport to act for the County’s residents).
Letter: Waterfront Struggle Not Over
To the Editor: Fear not, the fight for the Alexandria Waterfront is not over.