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George Butt

Obituary

West End Pantry Tackles Food Desert

An ecumenical project.

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Ghost Stories of Old Town

Mysteries, phantoms, and Devil-Bats lurk through city streets.

Many Old Town Alexandrians are protective of their city. For some, that defensiveness continues beyond the grave.


Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Two Alexandria Banks

Budder Khan, a 26-year-old resident of Arlington, pleaded guilty on Oct. 20 to two counts of bank robbery.

John Porter Shares Whimsical Poetry

Poetry Conversations

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Editorial Cartoon

A Safe Place To Play

Rebuilding Together Alexandria

Mentor of The Month

Beyond Books


Lawless Streets

Traffic Calming?

Sunrise, Oct. 21.


Memorial Service

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Clean-Up Honors Jeff Todd

Chamber project dedicated to his civic spirit.

Walking along Jeff Todd Way in the Mount Vernon area, picking up litter didn’t seem like an exciting way to spend a Saturday morning, but Hannah Todd didn’t seem to mind.

Rock 'n' Run

Stratford Landing Elementary School students raised funds during their annual Rock ‘n’ Run on Friday, Oct. 21.


A Toast to Art

Two friends and young entrepreneurs, Rachel Bell and Camille Herrera, opened a brick and mortar franchise on Oct. 22 called Wine & Design

Meals Tax: Myths and Misconceptions

Commentary

As the Nov. 8 General election draws near, we would like to take the opportunity to set the record straight and do some myth busting regarding the meals tax.

Focusing on Domestic Abuse

Commentary

Since 1989, October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Vote ‘Yes’ for FCPS Teachers' Salaries

Commentary

When you vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Fairfax County voters can vote for our schools by voting to allow a four percent tax on prepared restaurant meals.

Foundation’s Historic Roots

Its mission is to help needy students with learning disabilities.

“The Gunston Hall School” foundation that donates money to financially needy students with learning disabilities, has origins going back to 1892