Yes, the headline may be a little dramatic, but it gets your attention, as does Little Theatre of Alexandria’s production of “1776.” From the opening of the curtain, LTA’s outstanding cast and crew grabs the audience and reminds it of just how exemplary community theatre can be. Scene One immediately engages the crowd with the spirited song, “For God’s Sake, John, Sit Down,” and seven scenes later, as the curtain closes, no one is sitting down.
Archives:July, 2008
City of Alexandria Household Hazardous Waste Facility Expands Hours of Operation Now Open Mondays and Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
[From: Other News]Getting rid of leftover paint, cleaning solvent, and other household hazardous waste is not as simple as tossing the items in the trash. Improper disposal of these items can be dangerous and harmful to you, the environment, and to others.
Alexandria Public Elementary Schools Achieve Full Accreditation
[From: Other News, Schools]Alexandria City Public Schools’ 13 elementary schools are fully accredited, according to the Standards of Learning results, which were just released this week. T.C. Williams High School also achieved full accreditation. Both George Washington and Francis Hammond middle schools failed to meet the Virginia State standard because of low math scores.
Statement on Tomorrow’s Minimum Wage Increase
[From: From Richmond]House Democratic Caucus Chairman Brian Moran made the following statement about tomorrow’s increase in the minimum wage to $6.55 per hour. Delegate Moran championed an increase in Virginia’s minimum wage in 2007 (HB 2849, 2007). Although the initiative was unsuccessful in Virginia, the federal government adopted a similar proposal, which Delegate Moran supported.
T.C. Principal Search Continues
[From: Schools]This week’s special Alexandria School Board meeting has been canceled because
Superintendent, Dr. Morton Sherman, has decided to continue the search for a new
principal at T.C. Williams High School.
Why I’m Running for School Board
[From: Letters/Opinions]On August 12, the voters of Alexandria’s District B will be selecting a new school board member to fill a vacant seat. This will be an important election, and I am running for this office because I want to continue to serve the Alexandria community as an advocate for children.