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YOU CAN CELEBRATE YOUR GRAD in a FUN WAY THIS YEAR! It has been a weird year for 2020 graduates--so we are offering (at HALF PRICE) small ads for grads for families and friends to celebrate their grads--hear our Publisher @Mary Wadland tell Z-Tv's Susan Mulligan Fleischman all about the program!

Z-TV Live! #067 - Titan Talk - Councilwoman Amy Jackson Interviews Melissa Riddy, INOVA Health System

Both graduates of Alexandria T.C. Williams High School, Councilwoman Amy Jackson interviews Melissa Riddy, once a familiar face herself at City Hall where she spent more than a decade in the Communications and Public Information Office. Now Director of Government and Community Relations for INOVA Health System East Division (includes City of Alexandria and Southern portion of Fairfax County), Riddy has a lot to share about what’s going on with the hospital and community health issues. Melissa represents Inova on the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, and on the Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce, where she serves on the government relations and legislative committees. She is a member of the City of Alexandria’s Opioid Task Force and serves on committees for the Alexandria Health Department’s Community Health Assessment and Improvement plan. Melissa is a member of the Alexandria Public Health Advisory Commission and serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Alexandria’s Children and Advisory Board of the Governor’s Health Sciences Academy. Melissa holds a master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University, a bachelor’s of fine arts degree from Elon University, and is a graduate of the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service Leadership program. She is a member of Pi Alpha Alpha, the Global Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration.

Living on Music with Steve Houk - Patty Reese 6-15-20 #069

Patty Reese is a fan favorite and critic’s choice in the Mid-Atlantic region, winning multiple WAMMIES (Washington Area Music Awards) including Album of the Year, Artist of the Year and Roots Rock Band and Vocalist, as well as national songwriting awards. Comparisons have been made to Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Bob Dylan, all of whom Reese holds as major influences. Her powerhouse vocals, strong work ethic and sharply honed songwriting skills shine brightly on her most recent release Let In The Sun, her most captivating work to date. Living On Music host Steve Houk is a three-time Emmy-winning TV writer/director/producer, local musician and music writer. Join them both for another remarkable edition of Z TV's Living On Music, live this Monday night at 7:00 pm, for Patty's songs and their conversation.

Dancing on the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Joyful grace! Always something happening on the Old Town Waterfront. Capturing some B-roll while waiting for Friday's peaceful demonstration at Market Square to begin, we came upon this enchanting scene. Teacher and student, passing along the beauty and grace of the dance. What dance is this?

Z-TV Live! with Susan Mulligan Fleischman - Tanganyika Millard, Principal of Potomac High School

Tanganyika Millard took the helm as principal at @West Potomac High School in the summer of 2017. In 20+ years of her professional career, nothing could have prepared her for a pandemic-induced full closure of the school buildings and an overnight switch to remote learning for her 2,700 students and 170 teachers. Meet this dynamic academic leader on Z-TV LIVE! Tuesday, June 9, at 7 pm.

PEACEFUL MARCH FOR JUSTICE in Fairfax County

VIDEO - which includes the former and current pastors of Trinity UMC - Alexandria The Rev. Scott Davis and The Rev. Grace Han. A Peaceful March for Justice Many people of faith conduct a peaceful march for justice. This march is organized through Woodlawn-Faith United Methodist Church's "Beyond the Walls" satellite campus of mostly African-American young adults. It was held on Tuesday, June 9, at Walt Whitman Middle School in Fairfax County, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The march proceeded for two miles and end back at that school. Why would you want to support such a march? It may be a means for internal healing or catharsis for those who are struggling to do something that will be a positive expression of what they are feeling. It might also be a catalyst to engage action that will change the societal structures and systems that continue to perpetuate racial disparity in our country. Face masks will be worn at the march, and social distancing can be practiced. This link provides more information, as well as a place to register. Participants are asked to wear black shirts, and clergy are invited to wear red stoles.

A Peaceful March for Justice Join Bishop Sharma Lewis, several district superintendents including many United Methodists and other people of faith for a peaceful march for justice. This march is organized through Woodlawn-Faith United Methodist Church's "Beyond the Walls" satellite campus of mostly African-American young adults. It will be held on Tuesday, June 9, at Walt Whitman Middle School in Fairfax County, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The march will proceed for two miles and end back at that school. Why support such a march? Beyond bearing witness to faith, it may be a means for internal healing or catharsis for those who are struggling to do something that will be a positive expression of what they are feeling. It might also be a catalyst to engage action that will change the societal structures and systems that continue to perpetuate racial disparity in our country. There are concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic and they do not want to put anyone in a place where they would feel unsafe. Face masks will be worn at the march, and social distancing can be practiced. You may also want to offer financial support, which can be done through the link below. This link provides more information, as well as a place to register. Participants are asked to wear black shirts, and clergy are invited to wear red stoles.

Also going LIVE Tuesday, June 9 at 3:00 p.m., residents and staff at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads will gather around the circle in the facility’s front lawn for a memorial f

Tuesday, June 9 at 3:00 p.m., residents and staff at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads will gather around the circle in the facility’s front lawn for a memorial for George Floyd. Organized by Silver Panther Huddles, a resident-led activist group that grew out of the January 21 Women’s March on Washington, the event will feature brief welcome and call to silence. After the bell rings, the residents will maintain 8 minutes 46 seconds of silence, the amount of time George Floyd’s neck was knelt on.

Tuesday, June 9 at 3:00 p.m., residents and staff at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads will gather around the circle in the facility’s front lawn for a memorial for George Floyd. Organized by Silver Panther Huddles, a resident-led activist group that grew out of the January 21 Women’s March on Washington, the event will feature brief welcome and call to silence. After the bell rings, the residents will maintain 8 minutes 46 seconds of silence, the amount of time George Floyd’s neck was knelt on.

Z-TV Live! with Susan Mulligan Fleischman & Lesley Hall, Del Ray Artisans Exhibit "Tell Me a Story" 6-11-20

The Del Ray Artisans exhibit “Tell Me a Story” (which had almost 300 submissions) was a huge success in the gallery, and was scheduled to run for the month of March. Then came COVID19, and it turned into an online exhibit lasting for almost four months. Now that’s a story. Hear all about it from Lesley Hall, the exhibit’s curator. Z-TV LIVE! Thursday, June 11, 7:00 pm

Living on Music with Steve Houk - Siobhán O’Brien, #065 6/8/20

Inspired by the vintage songwriters of an earlier era — Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez, Jackson Browne among them — fourth generation Irish musician Siobhán O’Brien adheres to old school designs that combine to remarkably create a memorable meld of acoustic rock and folk finesse. Dubbed “a voice the world should hear” by Paddy Moloney of The Chieftains, O’Brien has always been writing music for the risk takers of this world, and given her life story, it fits her journey. Lifetime journalist Steve Houk is a three-time Emmy-winning TV producer, musician and music writer. Join them both for another remarkable edition of Z TV's Living On Music, live this Monday night at 7:00 pm, for Siobhán's songs and their conversation.

Rousing sermon from Mother Rawlings at the Alexandria Peace Walk.

#alexandriapeacewalk The Peace Walk organized by Kennedy(16) and Kaden's(15) Corner began at Ewald Park 4500 Duke, just of Jordan St. and ended at Police Department, City of Alexandria, Virginia 3600 Wheeler Ave. 22304. Police Chief Michael Brown, Mayor Justin Wilson (Yellow shirt) and Councilman Canek Aguirre attended.

#alexandriaPEACEwalk Just before the Alexandria Peace Walk began.

Peace Walk at John Ewald park 4500 Duke walking to Police Station. #alexandriapeacewalk

Peaceful Demonstration in Alexandria VA - BLM, George Floyd, and Too Many Others

In ALEXANDRIA, Friday, June 5, 2020--A peaceful demonstration calling for the reform of America's policing and in protest of violence against minorities. Americans exercising their Constitutional rights to assembly and free speech and their government honoring its Constitution. The citizens and the City of Alexandria, including its police force, working together with mutual respect, demonstrate the way to work together to fulfill the promise of self-government and social progress.

ALEXANDRIA, VA WEEKEND POP-UP [SATURDAY 6/6/2020] Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats has a Pop-Up with their truck serving fresh Frozen Custard, Donuts, Rum Cake Ice Cream Sandwich and more. They are located at the ICE HOUSE at 200 Commerce Street Alexandria, Va 22314. (at the corner of Payne and Commerce Sts) until 4 PM. Mr. @Rozelle Moore assisted us. #mmmgoodies. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1442342179293167&id=100005521950242

Vigil for George Floyd at Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Z-TV Live! with Susan Mulligan Fleischman - Meals of Hope - #064 6/4/20

When great minds think alike, good things can happen. Toast'N Taste is the brainchild of Shariff Elsheikh with collaboration by Casey Hogan and the team at Preferred Insurance Services. Toast'N Taste delivers “Meals of Hope” to those in need, donated by people through participating restaurants who get to stay in business doing what they do best. Brilliant. Tune into Z-TV LIVE! At 7pm Thursday, June 4, and hear this inspiring story.

Pre-Schooler Signs on Lawn of Emmanuel Episcopal on High in Alexandria

"We Are Growing Together While Apart" Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Alexandria (Emmanuel on High) and Preschool at 1608 Russell Rd. spreading lots of love and joy in their front yard! Emmanuel Preschool

Z-TV Live! with Susan Fleischman - Deidre Taylor, Alexandria Nurse, #063 6/2/20

Tune into Z-TV LIVE! Wednesday, June 3 at 7 pm, and meet Alexandria Nurse Deirdre Taylor, just home after spending 8 weeks on the front lines of COVID-19 at a Brooklyn hospital. Serving those in need in her early childhood home city was a big risk, but there were some rewards that made it all a life-changing experience. Hear her amazing stories.

At the Lyceum on Prince Street at Washington Street Covering the Hate symbol. Video by Out & About with Lucelle O'Flaherty

Listen in to a conversation with Pierre Harps, a Special Education Teacher at Marcia D. Smith Community School in Gaithersburg, MD and also a poet. (Video and Interview with Out & About with Lucelle O'Flaherty)

LIVE VIDEO with Matt Wise, City of Alexandria, at The Lyceum

Early in the morning of June 3, it was discovered that Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, located within eyesight of the intersection of Prince and Washington Street, had been marred with a racist sybol. The City of Alexandria acted quickly--here is an interview with Matt WIse from the City. Video and Interview by Out & About with Lucelle O'Flaherty.

June is Pride Month, and the Alexandria LGBTQ Task Force and Alexandria Library invite you to register for Celebrate Alexandria Pride Workshops being offered online June 4-6.

The "Appomattox " Statue of a Confederate soldier at the intersection of South Washington Street and Prince Streets was removed early this morning. Quoting from Councilwoman Amy Jackson page below "Some may think this action was in light of the most recent events in recent days, but this has been some time coming. The communications between City staff and City Council with the Daughters of the Confederacy (who own the now removed Appomattox statue) has been ongoing for months, years, with pauses in between. History can never be erased, nor do we want it to be lest we forget and not learn by our mistakes in this case, success in others. Time for change. Onward!

BUZZWORTHY: Alexandria Restaurant Owners Talk About Phase 1

Hear the scoop from area restaurant owners as Z-TV's Allison Priebe talks with Southside 815 and Faccia Luna Trattoria Monday, June 1, 2020 about Alexandria dining during the Phase 1 re-openings.

Queen Bee Allison Priebe Gets Mask Fashion Advic from Monte Durham

How do you select the perfect mask? Z-TV - Zebra's Video Channel asks Alexnadria darling Monte Durham 😷 from Say Yes to the Dress