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Private Alexandria High School Bans Cell Phones and Smart Devices During Instructional Day
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Bishop Ireton High School, a Catholic preparatory high school located in historic Alexandria, at 201 Cambridge Road has adopted a “Just Say No” policy regarding cell phones, smartwatches, and personal listening devices during the instructional day for the 2024-25 school year. The school announced...
Ask McEnearney: What do I need to do if I’d like to sell my home in a year?
This week’s Q&A column is written by Darlene Duffett of McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact Darlene at 703-969-9015 or email [email protected]. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.
Shannon Middle School Team Leader on Leave Following Indictment for Embezzlement
Erin Kelly is on leave from her position as an Odessa Shannon Middle School team leader for alternative programs, following her indictment by a grand jury for allegedly embezzling $161,000 from a dance studio in Rockville. Kelly is listed with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) as “unassigned” as she doesn’t...
Maximus Secures OPM Contract to Enhance Customer Service for Health Benefits Program
Maximus, has booked a $20 million contract from the Office of Personnel Management to provide customer service support for the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, which is set for a November launch. The contact center services provider said Tuesday it will oversee the customer support initiatives of the program, which...
After 140 years, faith-based D.C. nonprofit expands to serve South Arlington families in need
After 140 years of serving D.C.’s most vulnerable residents, a faith-based nonprofit is expanding into Northern Virginia with a new facility in South Arlington. Central Union Mission hosted an open house at its new Mission: NOVA Center yesterday (Tuesday) at 5401 7th Road S., on the property of Greenbrier Baptist Church. Strategically located in a high-poverty, diverse area near Long Branch Nature Center, the facility aims to be a one-stop shop for those in need, offering a wide range of resources to help individuals and families regain stability.
Montgomery Parks to Host Free Fall Twilight Concerts at Brookside Gardens
Montgomery Parks will host a series of four free outdoor concerts at Brookside Gardens every Wednesday evening in September, featuring a lineup of local bands. The concerts will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the lawn behind the Visitor Center. The Fall Twilight Concerts will showcase performances by...
Second Suspect Arrested in Connection with 2023 Homicide
A second person has been arrested in connection with a homicide that occurred in November 2023. De’Shaun McCrimmon, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder for his role in the shooting death of Orlando Alexander Satz, Jr., 20, according to the police statement. Satz, Jr. died on Nov. 28,...
Two ‘multi-unit’ Mark Center developments to be unveiled next month
Two developments that could further transform Alexandria’s Mark Center area will be unveiled next month. The Beauregard Design Advisory Committee will get a first glimpse on Sept. 9 of the multi-use developments at 1900 N. Beauregard Street and 4880 Mark Center Drive. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Avenue).
Inside the OrthoVirginia Training Center at Commanders Park
WASHINGTON (7NEWS) — Good Morning Washington was given an exclusive peak behind the scenes at the Washington Commanders training camp. As the official orthopedic and sports medicine partner of the Washington Commanders, OrthoVirginia’s nationally-recognized physicians provide advanced surgical and non-surgical care to patients of all ages. With over...
American Geophysical Union Offices – Washington DC
Hickok Cole designed American Geophysical Union’s innovative net zero energy office renovation in Washington DC, showcasing sustainable technology, collaborative spaces, and public engagement to lead high-performance building design. As the first net zero energy office renovation in the Mid-Atlantic, American Geophysical Union’s new headquarters delivers a collaborative, contemporary workplace...
Lady Lion volleyball swept by McClain
GREENFIELD — It was opening night in the Frontier Athletic Conference for volleyball, as the Washington Lady Lions (1-4) traveled to take on the McClain Lady Tigers (2-2). McClain would win in straight sets at the freshman, j-v and varsity levels to complete the sweep. In the freshman contest,...
Joint Council on Nursing Retreat
(August 28, 2024) — Georgetown School of Nursing faculty and staff gathered for their second annual retreat with nursing colleagues from MedStar Health, Georgetown’s academic health system partner. The August 20 retreat is guided by the Joint Council for Nursing under the leadership of LynnMarie Verzino, DNP, MHA,...
DCPS has hundreds of open HVAC work orders as temperatures reach upper 90s
WASHINGTON — As temperatures head toward the upper 90's on Wednesday, hundreds of DCPS students will be entering classrooms with broken HVAC systems. The Department of General Services public work order dashboard shows more than 600 open requests — nearly 12% of them listed as "high priority." When...
Tenants of 2M Apartments in DC sue over 'unlivable' conditions
Residents of a Northeast D.C. apartment building — near the site of a recent quadruple shooting — are exasperated, forced to endure what they describe as unlivable conditions while fearing for their safety every night. FOX 5's Katie Barlow spoke with tenants about the suit.
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