Mount Vernon Nights
The Annandale Brass took the stage at Grist Mill Park to perform “A Slice of Americana” on Friday evening, July 11.
FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarship Winners
Clare Spitnale and Darien Pickett were named the winners of the 2014 Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarships, according to The Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The two were selected from a pool of applicants, all of whom were asked to describe in 750-1,200 words the life lessons they learned through their participation in Fort Hunt youth athletics.
Pierson-El Ready To Compete Against the Best
Versatile football star to play slot receiver, return kicks at University of Nebraska.
During his four years as a member of the West Potomac varsity football team, DeMornay Pierson-El helped the Wolverines capture a share of the 2011 Patriot District championship as a sophomore receiver, led the team to a playoff berth as a junior running back in 2012, and kept West Potomac competitive as a senior quarterback in 2013. He also played defensive back and returned kicks along the way. As a senior, he earned second-team all-state honors as a defensive utility player.
Police Seeks Suspects in ATM Scams
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in recognizing suspects linked to a series of compromised automatic teller machines (ATMs). Skimming devices were detected on at least four different ATMs across Fairfax County in recent weeks.
Commentary: Celebrating Huntley Meadows Wetland Restoration
On May 10, more than 60 people gathered on the boardwalk at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria to celebrate the recently completed wetland restoration project.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 152 homes sold between $2,050,000-$107,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2014
Gifts
Gifts
Obituary: James Milton Higgins
Alexandria native James Milton Higgins died on July 7, 2014, after a hale and hearty 90 years of life.
West Potomac Grad Pierson-El Ready to Compete Against the Best
Q and A: Versatile football star to play slot receiver, return kicks at University of Nebraska.
West Potomac graduate DeMornay Pierson-El will play football at Nebraska.
Annual Flushing Program Begins Sunday
Virginia American Water has scheduled its annual hydrant flushing to begin in Alexandria on Sunday, April 6, through the end of May.
John Marshall Bank Hires Kerry Donley
Kerry Donley has joined John Marshall Bank’s team of banking leaders.
Celebrating Independence at Mount Vernon
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon honors nation’s independence with several historical activities.
George Washington (portrayed by actor Dean Malissa) welcomed guests to Mount Vernon estate the morning of July 4.
Sharing the World of Dragonflies
PJ Dunn, a naturalist at Huntley Meadows, powers up his presentation on Dragonflies and Damselflies, but "mostly dragonflies."
Letter: Conflicts of Interest
A letter to the editor
Letter: West Potomac Crew in Jeopardy
A letter to the editor