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Alexandria: Shining Stars of SSA

Senior Services of Alexandria honors program volunteers

Senior Services of Alexandria honored individuals who have made a significant contribution to various SSA programs at its annual Volunteer Appreciation luncheon Nov. 3 at the Durant Arts Center.

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Gracias, Dhonnobad, Shukran, Amesegenalehu: Alexandria’s uninsured express thanks for the free health fair.

The expressions of gratitude for the free health fair, organized by the Alliance for Alexandria’s Uninsured, moved many of those who volunteered at the fair.

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Alexandria: Port of Call

Ships sail in and out of Alexandria’s marina every day, but over the weekend a special visitor dominated the harbor view.


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Alexandria: Deepening Boundaries

Community expresses concerns about lack of diversity in proposed redistricting.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) need to redistrict.

Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2016

In October, 2016, 160 Alexandria homes sold between $1,956,900-$110,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2016

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Deepening Boundaries in Alexandria

Community expresses concerns about lack of diversity in proposed redistricting.

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) need to redistrict. But among parents, teachers, and students there are deep concerns that the redistricting hadn’t done enough to balance the diversity of the schools.


Appetite: Three Beverages for a Wintertime Brunch

Amid the Thanksgiving prep work and holiday shopping sprees, sometimes it’s best to stop for brunch and order a beverage to treat yourself. Here are three great spots to visit.

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Scourge or Salvation?

BID moves forward with mixed reception from local business owners.

Depending on whom you ask, by early 2017, Alexandria’s businesses along King Street could see the beginning of a revitalization of Old Town retail or the burden of another unnecessary tax.

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Vision for the Future

National Industries for the Blind breaks ground in Potomac Yard.

The Alexandria-based National Industries for the Blind held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 28 to formally begin construction on a new 100,000-square foot headquarters building at The Exchange at Potomac Yard.

Homicide in Nursing Home

An assault in a nursing home resulted in the death of 82-year-old Hunter Alexander, a resident of Sunrise of Alexandria.

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Anniversary and Grand Re-opening

Gold Works, at 1400 King St., is celebrating its 27th anniversary and grand re-opening.


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The Ultimate Barber Opens at Potomac Yards

The man behind the shears is John Hall, 42; he has just opened The Ultimate Barber at 2712 Jefferson Davis Highway.

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At Regional Playoff

TC finished the season 5-6 and made the playoffs for only the second time since 1990 under first-year coach James Longerbeam.

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It’s a Wrap at 10th Annual Alexandria Film Festival

After hosting more than 40 films and as many filmmakers over a four-day weekend, in three locations, the Alexandria Film Festival closed out its 10th year on Sunday, Nov. 13.


Commentary: Tackling Sewage Issue Together

I write as a lifelong environmentalist and as the Mayor of Alexandria. All of us have a deep and abiding obligation to our land, water, and air. It is not a burden, but rather an honor.

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Walk to Bust Cancer

Approximately 500 people participated in Walk to Bust Cancer’s inaugural event on Oct. 16 at Fort Hunt Park to benefit the National Breast Center Foundation.

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Park Volunteer Wins State Award

Catherine Ledec, president of the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park (FOHMP) in Alexandria, has received this year’s Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS).


Letter to the Editor: Don’t Compare Bikeshare to Mass Transit

In last week’s edition of this newspaper there was an article featuring Capital Bikeshare and it’s expansion issues. As part of this examination a lengthy comparison was made to public transportation and its financial dynamics, especially the role of public subsidies.

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