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The history of the Johnson Memorial Pool
By Mark Eaton | [email protected]
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the 1952 dedication of Alexandria’s Johnson Memorial Pool. Named in honor of two...
The Other Alexandria: ‘We Are the Mighty, Mighty Houston’
By Char McCargo Bah
It was 1962 when Lawrence “Lucky” Elliott, who wore basketball jersey number 11, graduated from Parker-Gray High School. He enrolled in...
City to host Pride Month event
For the fifth year in a row, the City of Alexandria will kick off Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month with a...
Earl Lloyd gets state historical marker
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association, will be receiving a state historical marker...
Little Free Pantry opens at Charles Houston, bringing resident’s five-year dream...
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
Those walking by the Charles Houston Recreation Center this weekend might have noticed something different.
Located right next to the rec...
Parker-Gray High School Memorial Walkway bricks for sale
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
The city and Alexandria African American Hall of Fame are creating a memorial walkway to honor the 100th anniversary of...
Council accepts statue honoring Earl Francis Lloyd
By Margo Wagner | [email protected]
Alexandria City Council voted to accept a statue in honor of Earl Lloyd, the first Black man to play in...
City manager proposes FY2020 budget
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
City Manager Mark Jinks’ Fiscal Year 2020 proposed budget involves no real estate tax rate increase, no major service reductions...
Mac Slover retires after 30 years in city sports
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
After 30 years of developing city recreation programs, starting a Miracle League for special needs kids and adults and being...
