Annie E. Harper Memorial Marker Unveiling
Bethlehem Baptist Church and the New Gum Springs Civic Association will unveil the historical marker in honor of Annie E. Harper Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Concerts at Norwood
Featuring Alexandria Saxophonist Vaughn Ambrose and D.C. pianist Jon Ozment.
Beth Lewis receives Choralis Foundation award for contributions to choral music.
Two Local Gems: Lubber Run and Munit Mesfin
A sublime Roberta Flack tribute in Flack’s hometown
If you didn’t even know the Lubber Run Amphitheater existed, you wouldn’t be the only 20 year resident of Arlington who was unaware of this little gem.
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers, unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Rights Bring Obligations
Virginia Code Section 22.1-201 states ”To increase knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities thereunder and to enhance the understanding of Virginia's unique role in the history of the United States, the Declaration of American Independence, the general principles of the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, the charters of the Virginia Company of April 10, 1606, May 23, 1609, and March 12, 1612, and the Virginia Declaration of Rights shall be thoroughly explained and taught by teachers to pupils in public elementary, middle, and high schools.”
Vienna Multicultural Festival
The Town of Vienna is preparing for the last event of Liberty Amendments Month, the Multicultural Festival, on Saturday, July 15, from 3-8:30 p.m. on the Vienna Town Green.
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.
New Chief Operating Officer for RA
Peter Lusk will begin as the new Reston Association New Chief Operating Officer on Monday, July 10.
Chantilly Man Dead; Suspect Is In Custody
A Chantilly man is dead – and his suspected killer is in custody – after a shooting, last Thursday, July 6, in a parking garage in the McNair neighborhood of Oak Hill.
Vienna Teen Intends to Plead Guilty
Cruz Colindres accused in Fairfax man’s death.
Vienna teen charged with killing a 20-year-old Fairfax man waived his right to that hearing.
Roundups
Roundups
Historic Districts Divide Residents
National Register of Historic Places staff weigh in with facts.
The fate of the federal Herndon Historic District, a 115-acre area listed in 1991 on the National Register of Historic Places, and the local Historic District Overlay (HDO) is generating public and councilmember comments leading up to the Herndon Town Council’s Strategic Planning Meeting on Thursday, July 13.
Local Writers Win Virginia Press Association Awards
Connection and Gazette garner awards for work published in 2022.
Newspaper wins awards.
How Not to Buy a Car: Men Arrested after Assault, Robbery
Car deal gone bad
Registration Opens for Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference
Alexandria’s Youth Leadership Conference will be holding its 10th annual event Aug. 8-10 in person after two years of holding a hybrid event during Covid.
Celebrating Women
ACW presents 2023 awards.
“We are so proud to showcase these young future leaders.” — Alexandria Celebrates Women chair Pat Miller
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.