Letter: Stand Up For Safety
Letter to the Editor
I am mother of two elementary school kids, a resident of Alexandria, and am deeply concerned about a bill pending in Congress that would force each state to recognize concealed carry permits from every other state.
Column: Why Little League Matters
Commentary
As I write this, millions of boys and girls in countries around the world are beginning another season playing baseball and softball in more than 7,000 Little League programs. Little League is the world’s largest youth sports organization, run in large part by adult volunteers who give their time and energy to create the opportunity for children from age 4 to 18 to play baseball and softball on local neighborhood fields with their friends and classmates.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac Softball Looking for Conference 7 Supremacy
Orleans’ pitching heroics help Wolverines beat Majors in opener.
West Potomac senior Jayne Orleans headed to the dugout to get warm after pitching five innings during the Wolverines’ season opener against Mount Vernon on March 18.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac Softball Looking for Conference 7 Supremacy
Orleans’ pitching heroics help Wolverines beat Majors in opener.
West Potomac softball is off to a 4-0 start.
Virginia Housing Expo Draws Crowds
Home-ownership, rental opportunities and related services dominate the event at Herndon High.
“Those most in need of these services and resources benefit the most when we can bring so many providers and organizations together in this one-stop shop format.”
Letter: A Cornerstone in Danger
Letter to the Editor:
We are a community that values education. We’re known nationwide for our world-class education system. And for good reason: with outstanding teachers, motivated students, and active leadership, we have every right to take pride in the top-tier education that our community has asked for.
Hannah Graham remembered at West Potomac Softball home opener in Mount Vernon
Ruddy cheeks glistened with sweat and tears following a home opener for the West Potomac softball team.
Alexandria/Mt Vernon Weekend Entertainment: 03/20/15
Thursday-Saturday/March 19-21
Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2015
In February, 2015, 71 homes sold between $845,000-$155,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2015
Mount Vernon: BI Girls’ Lax Now 'The Hunted'
Defending Champion BI Girls’ Lax open seasons with win over Georgetown Visitation.
After a three-goal performance against Georgetown Visitation on Tuesday, including the game-winner with 5:44 remaining, Bishop Ireton senior Kelly Mathews tried to describe the difference between the Cardinals’ outlook in 2014, and how they approach things now after winning WCAC and state championships last season.
Nova nursing students awarded Harriet H. Fatzinger Memorial Scholarships at Fort Belvoir
In 2011, Mount Vernon resident Dr. Glenn B. Fatzinger and his daughter Jennifer created a pair of scholarships to memorialize their wife and mother Harriet H. Fatzinger.
Homeowner Shoots Burglary Suspect in Mount Vernon area of Alexandria
Charges are pending an investigation for a 27-year-old northern Virginia man who was shot while allegedly attempting to enter a private residence on the 5700 block of Lenore Lane in Alexandria, according to Fairfax County Police.
Surovell Kicks Off Senate Campaign
Mount Vernon residents Lyn Snodgrass, Alan Edelstein and Jim Seeley engaged Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) in a banquet room of The Landing restaurant in Woodbridge.
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Opens Friday
The curtain rises Friday evening for the first performance of Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre’s “Bye Bye Birdie."
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School Turns 50
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School celebrated its 50th anniversary on Wednesday afternoon, March 4.