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Obituary: Ben Morris
Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.
“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis
Simpson Named Business Leader of the Year
Best in Business reception slated for Oct. 12.
“Our family has always been involved in the community.” — Donald Simpson Jr.
‘Freedom Is Not Free’
Ddedication of the Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center Dec. 12 in Roanoke. Davis and McDaniel, both Alexandria residents, are highly decorated Vietnam War veterans.
Soar Like an Eagle
Scouts receive $1,500 Rotary scholarship.
The Alexandria Rotary Club presented Eagle Scouts from the Colonial District with $1,500 scholarships at the organization’s June 6 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
All Aboard
Tall Ship Providence returns to city waterfront.
“The tours are a super fun, interactive experience.” — Tall Ship Providence Foundation CEO Clair Sussin
Fran Redmon
Philanthropist, arts supporter dies at 86.
“When you find your niche and do something about it, you’ve found your place.” — Philanthropist and Living Legend Fran Redmon
Dementia Care Consortium
37th annual conference supports caregivers.
Hundreds of attendees turned out for the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium’s 37th annual caregivers conference, the largest dementia conference in the region specifically for family members and professional caregivers of those with memory decline.
Students Honor Col. Davis
American Legion delivers cards, letters to Medal of Honor recipient.
Medal of Honor
Bridging the Gap
CCNA hosts community leaders to address health, education inequities.
“As the community celebrates Black History Month, one of the challenges that we don’t often discuss is mental wellbeing.” — Rawle Andrews Jr.
Essential Workers Appreciation
MVCS hosts 3rd annual event.
“It’s entertaining to visit the schools once a week.” — ASO Master Deputy Wakeatin Carter
To the Rescue
“The work Willie does here on behalf of the fire department supports those in need in the community.” — Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk
A Noteworthy Milestone
Alexandria Harmonizers celebrate 75 years.
The Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria’s own internationally acclaimed a cappella performing group, will celebrate their 75th diamond anniversary with a special performance Sept. 9 at the Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College.
Head of the Class
Rotary awards $2,500 scholarships to area seniors.
The Alexandria Rotary Club awarded three $2,500 vocational college scholarships to Alexandria High School students during the organization’s June 6 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
Turkey Trot Set for Nov. 12
5k route open to all abilities.
“The Rotary Club of Tysons strives to make a positive difference in the Tysons area through the Rotary motto ‘Service Above Self.’” —
Knock Out Visit
Olympian Isley returns to Lyles-Crouch.
“You can accomplish anything.” — Olympian Troy Isley
Juneteenth
City commemorates the end of slavery.
“We want people to know and really understand that Juneteenth is an important thing to celebrate.” — Tamara Williams, Washington Revels Executive Director
‘You Set the Standard High’
Circuit Court judge Clark retires after 12 years on the bench.
Judge retires