The snow, which began to fall in Alexandria at around 10:00 a.m. of Feb. 5, is still falling. At 9:00 a.m. the National Weather Service reported 15 inches on the ground in Alexandria. Roads have been plowed but are still hazardous and residents are urged to stay home.

Despite forfeiting all their wins and losing two ineligible players the T. C. Williams High School boys basketball team took the court last night and defeated West Springfield High School 56-25. This makes the Titans’ overall record 1-15, 1-9 in Patriot District play.

The game was originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, but was played last night because of the predicted snow storm. Senior Ryan Yates led the way for T. C. with 15 points but many other Titans contributed.

Earlier this week, weather forecasters began warning of a potentially record-breaking snow storm this weekend for the Washington metropolitan area. In Alexandria, the snow removal crews are ready, the emergency operations center is open, panicked residents have purchased every available item in local grocery stores and the snow has begun to fall.

Virginia Delegate David Englin’s (D-45) bill that would put Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant funds into a centralized statewide pool has Alexandria officials and nonprofit leaders concerned.

“I think David means well but perhaps there’s another way to accomplish what he wants,” said Alexandria City Councilman Rob Krupicka.

While most Alexandria City Public School children were sleeping late last Friday, ten fourth and fifth-graders at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy had the opportunity to question Cabinet officials about childhood obesity.

Which identity do you select to profile Living Legend Rodger Digilio?

You can choose from among soccer coach, historic preservationist-developer, anti-drug activist, former school board member, or economic advisor. If there is a single theme to Rodger’s involvement, it is his desire to be of service to Alexandria citizens, especially the children.

Pat Troy may have been born in Ireland, but for the past 40 years he has called Alexandria his home. When the former butler and friend to presidents, prime ministers and busboys first opened Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own in Alexandria, he instantly became a part of the business and civic community.

Nobody knows or has written more about the City of Alexandria than former City Research Historian T. Michael Miller. He has served on the Board of the Alexandria Historical Society for 12 years as a member, vice president and president. Miller has devoted 32 years to writing, living and breathing Alexandria’s history.

The President of the United States and the Commandant of the Marine Corps have listened countless times to Alexandrian Tracey Paddock. Gunnery Sergeant Paddock plays clarinet for “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, the premier band of the Corps. Joining Paddock is another Alexandrian, Gunnery Sergeant Lacey L. Reid, the band’s administrative chief and a T. C. Williams High School graduate.