The big story this week was a fight at Alexandria City High School that got big enough for the police to get involved.
The school was not placed on lockdown, but three students were arrested after the fight. The incident occurs in the middle of intense scrutiny around violence in Alexandria City Public Schools. A student was murdered a few blocks away earlier this year. Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares urged the city to work more closely with law enforcement as a result of “the high level of violence and disruption which has taken place in Alexandria City Public Schools recently.”
Mayor Justin Wilson and School Board Chair Meagan Alderton pushed back against that characterization. ACPS also instituted new safety measures at the start of this school year.
- Police called after ‘altercations’ at Alexandria City High School
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- Woman robbed of wallet near waterfront in Old Town
- Wesley Housing won’t expand affordable housing properties beyond D.C. Metro area
- Vienna-based chocolate and coffee shop coming to Old Town
- PHOTOS: Alexandria’s Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town
- Planning Commission backs Landmark redevelopment plans
- Years of upheaval ahead as ACPS designs West End office building for elementary school swing space
- Harry Potter tour returning next week to Apothecary Museum in Old Town
- Inova development could honor woman who pioneered Alexandria healthcare
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Get ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll with this one-of-a-kind, high-octane rockabilly concert experience! Rockabilly Rumble is the all-new, musical experience celebrating the southern rock music that exploded on the scene in the 1950s. Organized by Alexandria City High School Alum and pro-musician Sam C. Jones, this band of world-class performers will have you dancing in your Blue Suede Shoes all night long with songs made famous by Bo Ridley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and more. Relive their most popular hits, along with some forgotten gems. “Rockabilly Rumble” is a dance-worthy, foot stomping evening you’ll never forget!
This show is 21+ only.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL ID. A PICTURE OF YOUR ID IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
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Christmas Through The Ages
Christmas Through The Ages – Join the Washington Men’s Camerata, and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a program of Christmas and holiday music spanning the centuries through today, featuring the music of Bach, Lauridsen, Abbie Betinis, and many others.
