The Alexandria school board unanimously voted on July 10 to begin the process to rename T.C. Williams High School. The decision was in response to a 100-signature petition the school board received on June 15 requesting that T.C. Williams be renamed. The school is named for Thomas Chambliss Williams, a former Alexandria City Public Schools superintendent who served from the 1930s to 1963 and was a noted segregationist.
Back-To-School Drive Held In Alexandria
A citywide back-to-school drive was held on Aug. 22 and 23. More than 800 families from across the city turned out to pick up backpacks and school supplies. Numerous organizations joined forces in organizing the events, including the literacy nonprofit InspireLit, which donated more than 4,000 books for the distribution.
Inova Alexandria Receives $100k Donated By Twig
Dr. Rina Bansal received a check for $100,000 by the Twig Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital for the Inova COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund. It was given during a May 22 ceremony held outside the hospital’s entrance.
Law Enforcement Personnel Show Appreciation For Health Workers In Alexandria
Law enforcement personnel from across the region descended upon Inova Alexandria Hospital in the early evening hours of April 28 to show their appreciation for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Hospital CEO Dr. Rina Bansal said, “This is amazing. If we talk about one community, this is truly one community. To see our first responders appreciating our health care workers truly warms my heart.”
Alexandria Takes Steps To Protect The Vulnerable
The most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic are those of any age with compromised immune systems and seniors over the age of 60. As “social distancing” becomes the new normal, these vulnerable still need human interaction and extra care. With Virginia Governor Ralph Northam urging all residents to remain in their homes during the state of emergency, many seniors, particularly those in senior living facilities, are being cut off from family members and friends.
4 Fun Waterfront Activities In Alexandria
A busy seaport since colonial times, Alexandria’s waterfront has evolved into a vibrant and enjoyable region with so much to offer. Here are some fun waterfront activities that you should try out.
Water Taxi Commuters In Alexandria Will Have Expanded Hours
The Potomac Riverboat Company has been allowed by the Alexandria City Council to begin operating its water taxi commuter service a half-hour earlier at 6 a.m. instead of 6:30 a.m. The decision came after what the council said was a successful change to hours of operation during the Metro platform improvement project.
Metro And Alexandria Hold Groundbreaking For Potomac Yard Metro
Alexandria and Metro officials finally held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Potomac Yard Metro Station after years of waiting. The station has been long planned to improve access and drive development in the area.
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What You Need To Know About Montgomery Park
Montgomery Park is a 2.01-acre square block park located at 901 N Royal St, just five-minutes walk from Canal Place condos.
