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Marine Sanctuary Proposed for the Potomac

ASF apprentices visit Mallows Bay.

Piece of Cake

It was a party 264 years in the making as Alexandria celebrated its birthday July 13 with a day of fun and entertainment that culminated with a fireworks display over the Potomac River accompanied by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra's playing of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.

'Del-Ray-Geous'

DRA artists express spirit of Del Ray.

The Del Ray Artisans held an opening night reception Oct. 4 for its latest exhibit, “Del-Ray-Geous,” a members-only show of works that expresses each artist's impressions of the spirit of the Del Ray community. “I tried to capture the unique architecture and feel of the Del Ray community,” said artist Durell Hope, whose colored pencil drawing on display featured the Del Ray Café restaurant. “There is so much vibrancy to this community. It's a very special place and I hope my work reflects that.”

Titanic Success

T.C. teacher, student honored for community service.

The Titan pride of T.C. Williams High School filled the Dec. 11 meeting of the Alexandria Rotary Club as both a T.C. teacher and student were honored by the organization for their community service.

Alexandria: Chamber Honors Public Safety Personnel

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored 16 public safety personnel for exceptional performance in the line of duty at the 29th annual Valor Awards.

'Spring Sweep' Set for May 2

Alexandria Crew Boosters, ODBC to host annual T.C. fundraiser.

The Alexandria Crew Boosters will host its annual fundraiser to benefit the T.C. Williams High School rowing program May 2 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.

Luck of the Irish

Ballyshaners host 36th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

St. Patrick's Day parade in Old Town, Alexandria

ASC to Host Redskins’ Ervins

Super Bowl XXVI running back was Rookie of the Year.

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Keeping Youngsters Warm in Alexandria

Firefighters distribute coats, books to area children.

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Happy Birthday DPC

Departmental Progressive Club celebrates 91 years.

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Spooky Science in Alexandria

Mad Science Expo inspires STEAM learning

With social distancing measures in place, hundreds of future astronauts, scientists, mathematicians and engineers turned out Oct. 17 at The Watergate at Landmark for the fourth annual Spooky Mad Science Expo, an event to combine Halloween and science learning projects.

’Tis the Season in Alexandria

City opens pools, interactive water fountain

The Potomac Yard Park interactive water fountain opened for the summer May 29 and will operate through Oct. 15.

Taste of Old Town North Alexandria

Summer pop-ups, farmers market in Montgomery Park

A pop-up farmers market was held June 6 in Montgomery Park as part of the Taste of Old Town North summer festival, which continues through June 21.

Toys for Tots in Alexandria

Thousands of toys donated for local families

Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley was on hand at AFD headquarters Dec. 10 to receive more than 2,000 toys collected as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ annual Toys for Tots campaign.

Reflecting on Sacrifice in Alexandria

“Hanoi Hilton” POW speaks at Memorial Day ceremony.

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Hop to It! in Mount Vernon

Local Easter Egg Hunt features more than 20,000 eggs.

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Soaring with Eagles in Alexandria

Rotary honors Troop 129 Scouts.

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MVCS Honored with Healthy School Award

Students win $1,000 for PE department.

The efforts of 115 Mount Vernon Community School students who braved the torrential rains and cold temperatures last Oct. 29 paid off when MVCS was honored Jan. 19 as one of the top five schools that participated in the 2011 Marine Corps Marathon Healthy Kids Fun Run.

33 Variations’

The genius of Beethoven at LTA

Was it genius or obsession? From the pen of Moises Kaufman, author of “The Laramie Project” and “Gross Indecency; The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde,” The Little Theatre of Alexandria debuts “33 Variations,” where eminent musicologist Katherine is determined to discover the reason Beethoven spent so much time writing a series of variations on a second-rate waltz he once described as “a cobbler’s patch.”

Mayhem and Marathons

LTA performance raises $7,500 for local charities.

The madness and mayhem, not to mention the meat pies, were the theme of the night as Brooke Curran and ACT's Running Brooke Fund raised more than $7,500 for local charities including ACTion Alexandria, Community Lodgings, The Reading Connection, Child and Family Network Centers and Girls on the Run at a special benefit performance of “Sweeney Todd” Aug. 7 at The Little Theatre of Alexandria. “This is an incredible cause,” said Elizabeth Luchessi, a Running Brooke Fund supporter and sponsor of the LTA performance. “It's really great seeing the traction that Brooke is getting and all the impact she is having on the community.” In attendance were representatives from Curran's beneficiary organizations, including Community Lodgings executive director Bonnie Baxley. “We are so grateful to Brooke for all she has done to support us,” Baxley said.

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