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Goal!

2 weeks ago | alexandriagazette.com | Jeanne Theismann

“Alexandria is proud to be a part of this global tournament and to host Al Ain FC in our community.”— Mayor Alyia GaskinsFIFA, the world governing body for soccer, announced that Alexandria has been selected as one of 34 cities to serve as an official base camp site for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Alexandria’s Episcopal High School will host Al Ain FC, one of the world’s top clubs from the United Arab Emirates.
‘History Matters’ in Alexandria

1 month ago | alexandriagazette.com | Jeanne Theismann

Members of the Alexandria Police Department descended on Del Ray March 22 for the annual Charles W. Hill Park clean up in memory of Hill, the last APD officer to be killed in the line of duty. “History matters,” said APD Lt Jason Story. “Remembering days like March 22, 1989, is very important. It’s about honoring Corporal Hill and honoring his family.”March 22, 1989, began as a routine workday for Hill and his family.
City remembers victims of Holocaust in Alexandria

1 month ago | alexandriagazette.com | Jeanne Theismann

The Holocaust of World War II saw the genocide of six million Jews across Eastern Europe under the regime of Nazi Germany’s Adolf Hitler. On April 24, the City of Alexandria honored the memory of those victims during the 36th annual Days of Remembrance ceremony in Market Square. “These are challenging times for our nation and our world no different than any generation before,” said Rabbi Steven Rein of Agudas Achim Congregation.
Meet the Chef Anthony Chittum

1 month ago | alexandriagazette.com | Shirley Ruhe

Executive Chef Anthony Chittum has set out a tray in the kitchen at Vermilion on King Street with ham, goat cheese, local honey, homemade red onion marmalade and coddled eggs. He is making the Mother’s Day special, which was a favorite of the French mother of his sous chef Franklin Sivac. Chittum says the upcoming Mother’s Day menu is focused on the Mother’s Day favorites of the staff at Vermilion.
Springtime, Cool Band Concert and Food Trucks

1 month ago | alexandriagazette.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Springtime and warm weather mean it’s time for Centreville High’s band concert under the stars. The Wildcat Band’s Fourth Annual “Bandemonium!” is set for Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s bus loop. Featured will be Centreville’s music groups, Winterguard, JazzCats, Percussion Ensembles, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. And the talented, young musicians comprising them plan to dazzle audiences with a variety of great music.
Senior Services Honors Community Service

2 months ago | alexandriagazette.com | Jeanne Theismann

“The gala was a fantastic success.”— SSA executive director Mary Lee AndersonA sellout crowd of more than 400 attendees filled the ballroom of the Westin Alexandria Old Town Hotel March 29 as Senior Services of Alexandria raised more than $185,000 at its annual gala celebrating 57 years of serving the City of Alexandria. “The gala was a fantastic success,” said SSA executive director Mary Lee Anderson, who for the first time missed the evening after suffering a broken ankle due to a fall.
Let the Music Play

Mar 20, 2025 | alexandriagazette.com | Jeanne Theismann

Participants in the James Bland Music Competition were celebrated at the Lyceum Feb. 23 as winners were named by the host Lions Club and Lions of Virginia Bland Foundation. Chloe Lee, an 11th grade student at the National Cathedral School, placed first in the competition. She performed the Viola Concerto by William Walton. Second place went to violinist Satchit Mainali, an 11th grade student at Thomas Jefferson High School.
Paving the Way in Alexandria

Mar 20, 2025 | alexandriagazette.com | Jeanne Theismann

Navigating across town or around the world, global positioning systems, or GPS, is a technology that most people use every day. But few give much thought to how a mobile device can point to the best beignets in Paris or freshest sushi in Tokyo. A new exhibit at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus seeks to change that as it honors Gladys West, the trailblazer credited with developing the transformative technology.
Beavers Are a Native Keystone Species Here

Mar 18, 2025 | alexandriagazette.com | Mercia Hobson

Fairfax County recently released educational material on its role and responsibilities in working with its furry, four-legged ecosystem engineers on private property following the board matter introduced by Supervisor Walter Alcorn (D-Hunter Mill) last June. Human-beaver conflicts surfaced concerning vegetation and tree damage, safety concerns of tripping over stumps of felled trees, blocked road culverts, and flooding, which potentially undermines roadbeds, leading to maintenance and repairs.
Community Eye Clinic

Mar 17, 2025 | alexandriagazette.com | Jeanne Theismann

More than 100 people turned out for the Community Eye Clinic held Feb. 1 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. Free eye exams and glaucoma screenings were provided as part of the clinic for both children and adults. “We’re the first stop along the way in eye care,” said James Paige, Executive Director of Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria and one of the co-sponsors of the event.