The British and the Slaves – July 1814
This is the fifth of a series of articles telling how Alexandrians were affected 200 years ago by the War of 1812. For earlier articles in this series, go to alexandriagazette.com.
Two Views on Mentoring at Community Lodgings
In 2011, Community Lodgings decided to set up two mentor groups for the teens participating in the After-School program.
The ‘Divine’ Miss M’s’
Each of the personages I’m recalling deserves individual stories. Their services to Alexandria have meant a great deal to not only the government structure but to each and every citizen.
Foster Care for Animals
Danielle Cook can’t remember the last time she slept uninterrupted through the night. She has lots of mouths to feed — newborn kittens and puppies, depending on her for survival.
LTA Stages ‘Spamalot’
Musical comedy is based on “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.”
The Little Theater of Alexandria is staging the musical comedy “Spamalot” Aug. 2-23. The irreverent play, which won three Tony Awards, including the Tony for Best Musical in 2005, is adapted from the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It originally starred Tim Curry as King Arthur, David Hyde Pierce as Sir Robin and Hank Azaria as Sir Lancelot on Broadway.
Supervisors Deny Landfill Application
Board votes against plan to extend life of Lorton Landfill.
The Board of Supervisors voted late Tuesday to reject an EnviroSolutions application to extend the life of the Lorton construction debris landfill until 2034. Supervisors voted in a 6-4 vote to deny the application, which in effect will require the landfill to close by the end of 2018.
House Fire Causes $50,000 in Damages
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire on Tuesday, July 29, at approximately 9:45 a.m., in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County.
Mount Vernon Crime Report 7-31
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon Police District Station.
West Potomac Grad Lescher To Play Baseball at Penn
Pitcher enjoys Creedence Clearwater Revival, tacos.
Q&A with West Potomac grad Billy Lescher.
Ireton Grad Cunningham to Play Lax at Rhodes College
Ireton Grad Cunningham to Play Lax at Rhodes College
Bishop Ireton grad Kendall Cunningham will play lacrosse at Rhodes College.
Clarification
Clarifications
My Day at Fort Hunt
Fort Hunt Elementary is a joyful place.
School Notes for 1/1/14
School Notes for 1/1/14.
Governor's Mansion, Confidential
Defense team in corruption case to detail crumbling McDonnell marriage.
When he takes the stand in his own defense, former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell will read jurors an email that he wrote to his wife as their marriage was said to be crumbling.
West Potomac Slugger Sara Showed Power Late in Sophomore Season
Q&A: Rising junior listens to Riff Raff, ASAP Rocky before games.
West Potomac rising junior Jamie Sara plans to play baseball in college.