Stories for May 2019

Fire Damages Home in Rose Hill

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Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Alexandria

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Appetite: 4 Dates to Circle in June

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Rally To Reduce Gun Violence in Alexandria

#WearOrange supporters to gather at Market Square.

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A Titanic Legacy: Remembering Coach Bill Yoast

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Revamping Alexandria’s Approach to Open Space

Planning Commission to consider changes next week.

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An Appreciation: Recalling Mike and His Story List

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Opinion: Column: The Weak That Was

All's well that ends well.

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T.C. Williams Crew Takes Two Golds

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Fourth Straight Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Title

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Alexandria GOP Hosts Ehrlich at Reagan Lincoln Reception

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Commuters in Neighborhoods

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dangerous Pilot Program

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Release Proposal Earlier

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Hooray for Speed & Style

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Fast and Fabulous in Alexandria

Festival of Speed and Style debuts in Old Town.

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Soaring with Eagles in Alexandria

Rotary honors Troop 129 Scouts.

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‘Transportation Renaissance’ in Alexandria?

Panelists weigh costs and benefits of electric scooters.

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DASH, Union Reach Tentative Agreement

It gives local bus drivers wage and benefit parity with Metro, averts strike during Metro shutdown.

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The Other Alexandria: Remembering Two Special Ladies

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Preparing Traditional Indian Meal for Shelter Residents in Alexandria

Volunteers from variety of faiths gather to serve.

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Appetite: 4 Ways to Spend Memorial Day Weekend

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Observing Memorial Day in Alexandria

Vietnam POW to speak at Alexandria National Cemetery.

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2019 Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Athletes of the Year

Vaughan, Williams to be inducted into ASC Hall of Fame.

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Ready, Set…Shutdown in Alexandria

Add at least 30 minutes to commute and prepare for other impacts.

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Virginia Senate Minority Leader Faces Two Primary Challengers

Dick Saslaw hasn’t had a primary challenge since the 1970s; now he has two.

The last time Senate Minority Leader Dick Saslaw had a primary opponent, Jimmy Carter was in the White House and the Bee Gees were at the top of the charts. This year, for the first time since 1979, Saslaw has primary opposition. Not just one opponent, but two.

Tree Stewards Tube Trees for Posterity

Volunteers tube trees in Bluemont despite heat.

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Opinion: Column: The Weak After

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Skincare after 55

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

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Gala Raises $695,000

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

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Assistance League of Northern Virginia: Fundraising to Support Low-Income Children

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In the Kitchen: Meet Chef Alam Méndez Florián at Urbano 116 in Alexandria

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Glass Harp Concert Arriving on DVD

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People At Work: Shaman: Working with the Energy of the Body

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Celebrating Mother’s Day in Alexandria

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: In Search of A Problem?

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Rethink DASH Plan

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Better Alternatives

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Looking Ahead in Alexandria

Walk raises funds for research into restoring vision.

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In Praise of Valor in Alexandria

Chamber honors first responders.

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Fostering the Future in Alexandria

“Captain’s Night” raises $64,000 for foster care youth.

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Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Honor Student Athletes

15 to receive nearly $40,000 in scholarships.

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Delay T.C. Williams Lights Or Risk Costs

Plaintiffs say schools’ installation schedule may risk spending money twice; schools disagree.

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Shaping Alexandria: How Planning Commission Voted

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Alexandria Schools Budget: Final Stretch

School division weighs custodian retention and other budget adjustments ahead of June adoption.

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AWLA: Putting Shelter Animals in Best Light

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Jeyifous Named as 2020 Artist in Alexandria’s Waterfront Public Art Series

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Obituary: Adeline Vitolo Santoro

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Invasion of the Scooters in Alexandria

Micromobility and the future of Alexandria’s streets.

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Alexandria Council Approves ‘Hugo Black House’ Alterations

Rejects opponents’ view that state-held preservation easement should apply.

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Senior Services of Alexandria: A Day To Celebrate Seniors

Register for annual Senior Health and Fitness Fair.

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Dunkin' Opens on Telegraph Road

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Obituary: Peter Kimm, 89, Leader in Affordable Housing in Developing World

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Opinion: Column: The Weak Of

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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New Support Organization for People with Hearing Loss to Launch May 18

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Some Workers Hurt by Shutdown Were Not Paid

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

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Swimming Lessons: Choosing a School and Instructor

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unacceptable Status Quo

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appalled by Vetoes

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Preserve Historic Site

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Alexandria Area Residents Compete in Westfields Triathlon

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People At Work: So You Think Folding Towels Is Easy?

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Five Medals at States as Boats Vie for Spots at National Races

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McDevitt Speaks in Alexandria on the ‘Sacred Role of Citizenship’

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Music to Their Ears in Alexandria

School of Rock celebrates grand opening.

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An Explosion of Fun in Alexandria

City hosts West End RecFest.

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Remembering the Fallen in Alexandria

Family, friends gather to honor slain APD officers.

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Days of Remembrance in Alexandria

City ceremony honors Holocaust victims.

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Take It Back in Alexandria

Unused drugs collected during DEA’s Prescription Take Back Day.

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Carpenter’s Cook-Off in Alexandria

McMurray receives Val Hawkins Award.

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How to Bolster Public Housing in Alexandria?

ARHA, city weighs new HUD option to unlock private financing.

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Virginia Reduces Standardized Testing

ACPS: Good change overall, but also expect to see failing scores stand out.

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ACT: The Spirit of Giving

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Decrease in Reported Part I Crimes in Alexandria

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Appetite: Spring Brings New Restaurants to Alexandria

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Brighten a Home

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

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Alexandria Residents Love Native Plants

Local vendors explain how to plant and care for them.

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Sentencing in Oxycodone Plot

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Opinion: Column: The Weak Before

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Designs to Welcome Spring

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

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Vaccines Protect You, Your Family, and Your Community

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appeal Against Littering

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Play Reading for the Musical, ‘Ponzi’

Music and lyrics written by Alexandria resident Lois Cecsarini.

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Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Lessons to Learn?

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Opinion: Editorial: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Photos

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Critical Changes

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Concerns over Renovation Proposal

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Enhancing Safety

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Control Spending

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Hayes Selected as Alexandria’s Assistant Police Chief

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To Protect and Serve in Alexandria

Valor Awards to honor 21 first responders.

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Gatsby’s Speakeasy II in Alexandria

SOLA gala raises funds for ASO.

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Titanic Dreams in Alexandria

Gala celebrates TC scholarship recipients.

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Volunteering for National Rebuilding Together Day

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Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria Celebrates 10 Years

Lewis honored for her service.

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‘Potentially a Disaster’ in Alexandria?

Council fears extended Metro shutdown economic impact.

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High School Expansion: Next in Alexandria

School system takes steps toward honing final plan, due September.

The Alexandria City Public Schools administration specified certain elements of its planning for high school capacity expansion on Thursday, April 25, though other elements remain fuzzy.

At Budget Finish Line in Alexandria

Council negotiates final budget nickels and dimes.

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Strike Possibility in Alexandria

To get parity with Metrobus, DASH bus drivers say they’re willing to strike during summer Metro shutdown.

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Commentary: Suicide Rates Are Rising

Join the conversation on this major health crisis May 8.

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The Other Alexandria: A Mother’s Unconditional Love

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Appetite: 4 Dates to Circle in May

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Opinion: Column: Black or Blue: Lessons Learned from How Virginia Democrats Handled the Ralph Northam Debacle

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Opinion: Column: As Luck Has Had It

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Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides Offered to Prevent Drunk Driving

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Born to Run

Training for races should include more than running.

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Rise in Religion-based Hate Across Virginia

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

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