Tag: john porter
Photos: The sights of the 2018 George Washington Parade
The George Washington Birthday Parade returned to Old Town on Monday, bringing with it music, patriotic displays, energetic dance and even ponies.
This year's event...
Rookie councilor Willie Bailey to run for reelection
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
Two years into his first term as a city councilor, Willie Bailey said he spent a lot of time debating...
ACT names new president and CEO
Local nonprofit ACT for Alexandria has named its new leader.
Heather Peeler, who has a long track record in the nonprofit world, succeeds John Porter,...
ACPS names new superintendent
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
The Alexandria School Board has selected Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings Jr., a T.C. Williams alumnus, as the district’s new superintendent,...
Alexandria in Action: It’s the most wonderful time of the year
Outside of summer, these next couple of months are my favorite. It is, as Andy Williams sang in the old holiday classic, the most...
Longtime ACT for Alexandria leader to step down
John Porter, who has served as president and CEO of nonprofit ACT for Alexandria for eight years, will step down from his role at...
Alexandria in Action: Once a Titan, Always a Titan
During my life, I’ve had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people. From students I taught to those for whom I served as principal...
Alexandria in Action: New beginnings
June is a month of new beginnings. In addition to signaling the start of summer, June is filled with weddings and graduations — new...
