Ferry service could connect Pr. William Nov 14, 2009
The study looked at a route between Prince William County and D.C. that would leave from Occoquan Harbour and stop at Indian Head, Fort Belvoir, Marshall Hall, National Harbor, Old Town Alexandria, Reagan National Airport and the Navy Yard near Nationals Park, and another line connecting Marshall Hall, Fort Belvoir and the District ... Other water taxi services in the region include Potomac Riverboat Company s service between Alexandria and the Gaylord National/National Harbor development in... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Ex-congressman who stashed cash in freezer gets 13 years Nov 14, 2009
Alexandria, Virginia (CNN) -- Former U.S. Rep. William Jefferson was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his conviction on 11 counts of corruption. (CNN -- US)
Comtex Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Nov 14, 2009
Comtex has offices in New York City; Boston, Massachusetts; and Alexandria, Virginia. SmarTrend is a registered trademark of Comtex News Network, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Teen suffers rare illness after H1N1 shot Nov 12, 2009
Jordan McFarland, a high school athlete from Alexandria, Va. left Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Tuesday night in a wheelchair nearly a week after developing severe headaches, muscle spasms and weakness in his legs following a swine flu shot. (MSNBC -- Health)
The White House and HISTORY(TM) Together Honor Veterans as Part of 'Take a Veteran to School Day' on Veterans Day Nov 12, 2009
Following the breakfast, six of the veterans and executives from History Channel departed the White House for a special assembly at the Walt Whitman Middle School in Alexandria, VA where they are sharing their stories of service with students ... He currently resides in Alexandria, Virginia where he performs community work as a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Military Officers Association of America and American Legion. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Illustrious Career of Georgia's Former Mayor is Back in Print -- Floyd Griffin Jr.'s Autobiographical Book is Re-Published Through Xlibris Nov 11, 2009
He also serves on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in Alexandria, Virginia. Legacy to Legend: Winners Make It Happen * by Floyd L. Griffin, Jr. A Trailblazer Publication Date: November 6, 2009 Trade Paperback; $19. (Primezone Releases)
Housing sales jump in D.C. area Nov 11, 2009
During the month, 1,604 homes were sold in the area, which includes the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church as well as the counties of Fairfax and Arlington. In the same month in 2008, the number of homes sold was 1,457. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
• Hollis Virginia Shelton Nov 10, 2009
The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Cunningham Funeral Home in Alexandria, where a funeral will begin immediately following the visitation at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria. Date published: 11/10/2009. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Viar-ating the rules» Nov 9, 2009
Viar, of Alexandria, Va ... Unfortunately for Viar, his teammate Bonnie Christ, who also lives in Alexandria, did not catch a fish, so he could not be the top angler. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Strengthening Seniors Nov 7, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- At her midday exercise class, Dorothy, 86, recalls her days as a national champion figure skater and says, "...I have no intention of slowing down. I've taken up dancing now.". (W-USA News, DC)
A Botox Alternative? Nov 7, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- The look Leslie, a mom of three, likes is a natural one. (W-USA News, DC)
14 Charged With Illegally Purchasing 77M Cigarettes Nov 6, 2009
The indictments handed up Thursday in federal court in Alexandria are the culmination of a yearlong investigation. Authorities say the smuggling ring paid $8 million plus guns and drugs to the undercover agents for the cigarettes. (Fox News)
Pattie B. Pierce Nov 6, 2009
Catherine P. Garner (James) of Washington, D.C., Louise P. Boyd (Nathaniel) of Alexandria, Va. Joseph Pierce (Debra) of Ft. Washington, Md. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
One of these things is not like the other Nov 4, 2009
Even Deeds could barely keep up the pretense that it might be close at an election eve rally in Alexandria Monday night. Northern Virginia was the driving force behind the election of a slew of Democrats to statewide posts in recent years, from Mark Warner to Tim Kaine to Jim Webb to President Obama. (Salon)
Economy is big issue in Va. GOP governor's victory Nov 4, 2009
Election officer Devon Tutak, left, hands a verified voters registration form to Carly von Schaumburg, holding her daughter Alix von Schaumburg, at the polling site at Alexandria City Hall in Alexandria, Va. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
How Stressed Are Kids? More Than We Think Nov 4, 2009
" Lots of activities OK Gabby and Izzy Cano, 11-year-old twins from Alexandria, Va., are cases in point. The sixth-graders are involved in lots of activities, but their busy lives don't seem to cause them much stress. They're leaders on the student council at school, where Izzy is president and Gabby is secretary. They're wrapping up soccer season (three times a week) and will start a weekly dance class this winter. They also take weekly cooking classes and are enrolled in violin lessons at... (W-USA News, DC)
Creigh Deeds Statement On Election Night Nov 4, 2009
"And to my staff in Charlottesville and Alexandria and in field offices across the state, the best team I could have asked to have behind me. People have said that my campaigns are 'always underestimated, never outworked'-and they have more than proved that. I could not have done this without them behind me. "Thanks also to President Obama, the Democratic Party of Virginia, the Democratic Governors Association, the men and women of organized labor, and to Governor Tim Kaine and the Democratic... (W-USA News, DC)
22 comments Nov 3, 2009
One need only look at the example of the Zacharias Moussaoui trial in Alexandria, Virginia to see the crushing, unfunded expenses confining a single individual placed on community resources and taxpayers. The costs of policing ordinary demonstrations can also be astronomical; just recently, the small town of Mount Vernon faced a $17,748. (Human Events Online)
RISE OF THE REPUBLICAN? Nov 3, 2009
Bob McDonnell, Republican candidate for Virginia governor, speaks at a rally in Alexandria on Monday. Washington Wire. (The Drudge Report)
Patriot League Men's Soccer Release 11.2.09 Nov 3, 2009
Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Men's Soccer Patriot League Men's Soccer Release 11. (Patriotleague.com)
Missed Home Energy Savings Nov 3, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- Stacey Bergman is serious about cutting energy costs. (W-USA News, DC)
Races an early test of Obama's political influence Nov 3, 2009
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh Deeds speaks to Virginia voters at a campaign stop at Market Square, Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 in Alexandria, Va. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP). (Albany Times Union)
Expert to Speak on Famous Revolutionary March Nov 3, 2009
Selig will tell of his discoveries of the true story of the famous march which passed through Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William counties en route to victory at Yorktown ... When entering Northern Virginia, the army ferried the Potomac at Georgetown to what is today Arlington, camped at Alexandria, crossed over Cameron Run and followed portions of the modern Kings Highway, Telegraph Road and Old Colchester Road. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Lost Dog and Owner Reunite After Ten Years Nov 3, 2009
He was also amazed at the kindness of strangers like animal rescue volunteer Lori Swain of Alexandria, Va ... While the Republican candidate finishes his campaign stumping in Virginia Beach, the Democratic candidate joins manyof his party'sleaders in Alexandria. (W-USA News, DC)
How Far Away is Standish, Michigan? Nov 2, 2009
One need only look at the example of the Zacharias Moussaoui trial in Alexandria, Virginia to see the crushing, unfunded expenses confining a single individual placed on community resources and taxpayers. The costs of policing ordinary demonstrations can also be astronomical; just recently, the small town of Mount Vernon faced a $17,748. (Human Events Online)
Jurisidictions Deal With Vaccine Shortages Nov 1, 2009
ALEXANDRIA, Va (WUSA) Several thousand people flocked to an H1N1 flu clinic at Alexandria's George Washington Middle School Saturday, but despite a four hour wait, only 1500 were able to get the vaccine because of the shortages that all jurisdictions are experiencing ... "Wehad expected to wrap up the vaccination of at-risk groups including pregnant women, first-responders, very young children and those with underlying health problems by now"Alexandria's Health Department director Dr. Lisa... (W-USA News, DC)
Saturday's Scores Nov 1, 2009
Alexandria 21, Detroit Lakes 7. Sartell 35, Little Falls 7. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Halloween's Not Just For Kids And Adults Oct 31, 2009
-- It was a Barktoberfest and Howloween extravaganza at Jackson's 20 in Old Town Alexandria Thursday night ... It was a Barktoberfest and Howloween extravaganza at Jackson's 20 in Old Town Alexandria Thursday night. (W-USA News, DC)
Second Thursday Music @ The Athenaeum Oct 30, 2009
Athenaeum201 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va 22314703 ... The NVFAA is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Alexandria Commission for the Arts. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Expert to Speak on Famous Revolutionary March Oct 30, 2009
Selig will tell of his discoveries of the true story of the famous march which passed through Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax and Prince William counties en route to victory at Yorktown ... When entering Northern Virginia, the army ferried the Potomac at Georgetown to what is today Arlington, camped at Alexandria, crossed over Cameron Run and followed portions of the modern Kings Highway, Telegraph Road and Old Colchester Road. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze In Alexandria Oct 30, 2009
(WUSA) - Firefighters in Alexandria are on the scene of a 2-alarm fire in the 3700 block of Lyons Lane ... Captain Luis Santano, spokesperson for the Alexandria Fire Department, says the blaze broke out in the attic of a two-story condominium building shortly after 9:00 Thursday morning. (W-USA News, DC)
Lorraine 'Pat' Richter Oct 29, 2009
She is survived by four sons, David (Loretta) Richter, of Elk River, Michael Carrigan, of Crosby, Roger Richter, of Alexandria, and Daniel Richter, of Princeton; four daughters, Connie (Bruce) Dahlburg, of Darwin, Candance (Jerry) Ginsburg, Tucson, Ariz. Virginia Carrigan, of Waconia, Connie (Steve) Heinks, of Princeton; three sisters, Arlene Wilson, Merlene Miller and Doris Danielson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Va. Dem for Gov. Seeks Final Week Surge Oct 27, 2009
A few doors down at the same apartment complex off Route 1, south of the city of Alexandria, the candidate, Democrat Scott Surovell, encountered a mother who grabbed his literature with an irritated expression. "I'm a first-time voter -- Obama for president, you know," she said, arms folded, the apartment door propped open with her foot. (CBS News)
North Carolina Tabbed As ACC Preseason Favorite Oct 27, 2009
Breland was joined in preseason selection honors by teammate and Tar Heel newcomer , a freshman guard from Alexandria, Va ... 0 assists per game last year at Alexandria s T.C. Williams High School, where she was a PARADE All-American, the Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year, and the Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year - all honors awarded to her in both her junior and senior seasons. (Tarheelblue.com)
Eight Days To Go And Democrat Tries To Come Back Oct 27, 2009
In a rowhouse in Old Town Alexandria, Democratic volunteers are feverishly trying to re-ignite some of the fire that helped President Obama turn Virginia blue for the first time in decades ... If Deeds hopes to eke out a surprise victory, he'll have to rack up big margins in liberal bastions like Alexandria ... "I'll be voting for Bob McDonnell," says Noel Harris, a architecture student in Alexandria. (W-USA News, DC)
• Flossie A. Ratcliffe Oct 27, 2009
Flossie Annella Ratcliffe, 94, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Alexandria ... Survivors include two sisters, Anne R. Webb of Alexandria and Marjorie R. Morse of Fredericksburg; a brother, Raymond C. Ratcliffe Sr. of Alexandria; two nephews, Raymond C. Ratcliffe Jr. of Bowling Green and Cleland P. Ratcliffe of Franklin, Tenn. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Michael Jackson's This Is It Opens in Select IMAX(R) Theatres for Limited Engagement Beginning October 28, 2009 Oct 27, 2009
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Pilots 'Not Asleep' Oct 25, 2009
"It certainly is a plausible explanation," said Bill Voss, president of the Flight Safety Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia. Cheney and Cole have been suspended and are to be interviewed by National Transportation Safety Board investigators next week. (Fox News)
Iraq casualties Oct 25, 2009
Alexandria, Virginia. Killed when the convoy he was in was attacked with a roadside bomb and rocket-propelled grenades in Samarra, Iraq, on October 1, 2003. (CNN -- Specials)
Deeds recorded in Volusia County Oct. 5-9 Oct 25, 2009
D.R. Horton Inc. to Gregory M. and Sheila R. Mitchell, lot 97, Alexandria Pointe, $148,500. Ronald C. Davis to Steve E. Manzano, lot 391, Victoria Park, increment three southwest, $140,000. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
A Runner's Diet Oct 24, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- A chef first and a runner second, Executive Chef Dennis Marron from says that healthy carbs do exist. (W-USA News, DC)
As Election Draws Near, Students Canvass in Va. Oct 24, 2009
GUCD has been canvassing on a weekly basis in Alexandria, Va ... However, we still have 12 to 13 students coming this weekend to Norfolk, along with five or so heading to Alexandria. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
H1N1 Clinic Health Officials Find New System For People Waiting For The Vaccine Oct 24, 2009
The way the system is working at the Alexandria Health Department however, is new. Health officials gave out numbers to people. (W-USA News, DC)
Pilots Missed Twin Cities By 150 Miles -- But How? Oct 24, 2009
"It certainly is a plausible explanation," said Bill Voss, president of the Flight Safety Foundation in Alexandria, Va. One of the two pilots, first officer Richard I. Cole, said that wasn't the case. (W-USA News, DC)
Do You Have Bugs Or Rodents In Your Home? Oct 23, 2009
Contractors Termite and Pest Control, in Alexandria, VA. Finally, some food for thought about termites. (W-USA News, DC)
New Jersey Pays Goldman Sachs for Interest-Rate Swaps on Nonexistent Bonds Oct 23, 2009
This vividly shows the risk of entering into interest- rate swap agreements, said , former executive director of the in Alexandria, Virginia. The worlds got to see what stupidity even the sophisticated investors like the transportation fund can get into. (Bloomberg -- US)
Still hard to tell just how many jobs the stimulus has created Oct 23, 2009
How many jobs has stimulus created. Hard to tell - Washington Business Journal. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Brady Targets Distracted Drivers Oct 22, 2009
For example, if a staffer is caught texting on his work phone by police in Alexandria, Va. will he also be reprimanded by his employing office. (Roll Call)
National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Advisory Board Meeting Oct 22, 2009
ADDRESSES: Hilton Old Town Alexandria, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ... Location: Hilton Old Town Alexandria, 1767 King Street, Alexandria, VA, US. (NASA Watch)
Rail travel on track Oct 21, 2009
With stops in Charlottesville, Culpeper, Manassas and Alexandria, it arrives in Washington, D.C., at 11:20 a.m., a trip of about 3:40. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Tree-Killing Bug Confined To Northern Virginia Oct 21, 2009
A quarantine was issued in 2008 for Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park after the emerald ash borer was found in Fairfax County. The beetle feeds on the layer of wood just beneath the bark of ash trees, cutting off water and nutrients. (W-USA News, DC)
Warner Bros. Pictures' Where the Wild Things Are Posts Strong Opening Box Office Results in IMAX(R) Theatres Oct 20, 2009
Cinema & IMAX Theatre - Lansing Livonia - Livonia 20 with IMAX Sterling Heights - AMC Forum 30 & IMAX Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Roseville - AMC Rosedale 14 & IMAX Missouri Independence - AMC Independence Commons 20 & IMAX Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX Nevada Henderson - Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX North Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett New... (Primezone Releases)
Hospitals restricting visitors to stop swine flu Oct 20, 2009
Signs alerting visitors to new policy regarding the H1N1 swine flu virus is seen at the Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Signs alerting visitors to new policy regarding the H1N1 swine flu virus are seen in the parking lot at the Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 ... (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak) Signs alerting visitors to new policy regarding the H1N1 swine flu virus is seen at the Inova Alexandria Hospital in... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Speed Limit Along Wilson Bridge Corridor Returns to 55mph Oct 19, 2009
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (AP) -- The maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour is being restored along the Woodrow Wilson Bridge corridor between Maryland and Virginia as most of the long construction project is now complete. (W-USA News, DC)
Obama, Bill Clinton to Campaign With Deeds Oct 17, 2009
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Dennis Grant Craft Oct 16, 2009
Also surviving are 13 grandchildren; Katie, Kim, Brad, Amanda, Rick, Zach, Dalton, Kaleb, Alexandria, Caitlyn, Chance, Beau and Preston; one great-grandchild, Avery; three sisters, Judy Hostetler of South Haven, Virginia (Bill) Taylor of Watervliet, Nancy (Phil) McNair of North Carolina; and one brother, Larry Adams of Covert. . (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Chat Wrap: Political Races, Health Care and More Oct 15, 2009
Dan Michalek: Ms. Bandes, I live in Alexandria, VA, which is most certainly enemy territory. Can you reccomend a group, or event perhaps, in the area where conservatives can meet and discuss current issues. (Townhall.com)
Wednesday's Scores Oct 15, 2009
Alexandria 33, Little Falls 7. Anoka 44, Elk River 41. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
10 questions with Mike Davis Oct 15, 2009
The 6-foot-9 forward from Alexandria, Virginia talks trash about Tyler Griffey and Bill Cole's videogame abilities in this interview from the Orangeews. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Tweens Convene For Learning, Support On Body Image Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON - When 12-year-old Chloe Harris sees a large-screen image of a stick-thin model in a new ad campaign, the seventh-grader from Alexandria, Va. says the picture makes her "feel sick" because the model looks so "unnormal.". (W-USA News, DC)
COHASSET ENGAGEMENT: Anderson Niebauer Oct 14, 2009
Deborah and Gary Anderson of Cohasset announce the engagement of their daughter, Betsey, to Patrick Niebauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Niebauer of Alexandria, Va. The bride-to-be is a 2001 graduate of Cohasset High School and a 2005 graduate of Curry College. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Sewage stink forces Ohio school to dismiss early Oct 14, 2009
They identified his school in Alexandria by materials in his backpack and contacted the mother. The boy was returned unharmed. (Fresno Bee)
Homes sales see uptick in D.C. area Oct 13, 2009
The area, which includes the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church as well as the counties of Fairfax and Arlington, saw 1,684, or 2 percent more units sell at a median sale price of $375,000 in 2009 ... Sellers in the City of Alexandria saw an average sale price that was 94. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
More Mike Shanahan? (Yesterday) Oct 13, 2009
Chris Bruno, Alexandria Va. ZEISE: Wait a minute -- you mean a bunch of fans left early and booed Bill Stull after he threw the pick six. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Today's entrepreneur Oct 13, 2009
To finance the facility, Nichols sold her house in Alexandria, Va. which generated about $80,000, and moved in with then-fianc. (USA Today -- Money)
