Arrest made in murder of Alexandria student — “A Virginia State University student turned himself in to law enforcement Friday night following a Dec. 5 shooting that killed Daniel Wharton, a fellow VSU student from Alexandria.” [WTOP]
11-year-old Alexandria ice skater has eyes set on Olympics — “A local ice skater who recently won a national championship has her eyes set on the Olympics.” [Fox 5]
ISIS propaganda figure pleads guilty in Alexandria court — “A Saudi-born Canadian citizen who joined the Islamic State nearly a decade ago pleaded guilty Friday after serving as one of the terrorist group’s leading propagandists.” [Fox News]
ARHA hosting Winter Wonderland event — “The Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority will host the 12th Annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland on Dec. 17, 19, and 19. The event will be held in the parking lot of Charles Houston Rec Center at 901 Wythe St.” [Zebra]
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Monarch Montessori School is now enrolling infants, toddlers and three year-olds for its full-time Montessori program. We offer a seamless enrollment process which involves submitting an application for review, paying the enrollment fee and submitting the remaining enrollment materials before your proposed start date.
At Monarch Montessori School, we aim to provide an authentic Montessori learning experience. At our Alexandria location, we currently have 8 openings in our Primary classroom (ages 3-6), and 6 openings in our Toddler classroom. Additionally, there are 3 infant openings at this time.
Our first floor space is an open concept. Infants and toddlers share the same large classroom. Children ages 3-6 are in two classrooms on our second floor. Each classroom has one lead and assistant guide. We offer a year-round program, with intermittent breaks for Spring Break and Winter Break.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Annual Gala & Auction
Do good while having a good time at the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s 38th Annual Gala and Auction at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center. The fun begins with a 2-hour open bar reception while mingling with 499 other Alexandrians who
