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Alexandria Brief: King-Beauregard Project to Begin

The City of Alexandria will soon begin the King-Beauregard Intersection Improvements Project which includes roadway and sidewalk improvements, as well as the construction of new medians and a 10-foot shared use path on portions of King Street.

Alexandria Brief: Two Indicted for Murder

On May 16, the Grand Jury for the City of Alexandria returned murder indictments against two men in the death of Eduardo Almandarez.

Alexandria Brief: Snapshot of Homelessness

The 2016 Annual Point-in-Time Count revealed 224 persons experiencing homelessness


Alexandria Brief: Fort Ward Park Improvements

The City of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities in cooperation with the Department of Transportation and Environmental Services, will be repaving the existing loop road and parking areas at Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Road.

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Snapshot: Water Tables

Burgundy Farm Country Day School recently added a set of water tables to the Outdoor Classroom and Discovery Playground on campus.

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Mentoring Guides Foster Care Alum

“If God doesn’t have a plan for you, have a plan for yourself.” 

When foster children age out, that's when they need the most support. For Travis Parnell, he found a mentor in Keith Foxx, and he's hoping to pay it forward.


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Language Immersion for Young Children

Experts tout the benefits of an early start

When Martha Davis’ daughter Alice was ready for kindergarten, she decided to enroll her in a Spanish language immersion program.

Commentary: No Easy Answers to School Funding Challenge

After months of hard work and consideration of public feedback, the Board of Supervisors adopted its budget for 2017 late last month.

Commentary: Who is my neighbor?

You might be amazed to learn who around you was once homeless. It could be the person cleaning your teeth at the dentists’ office. Or the barista making your skinny latte.


Commentary: In Prom Season, Safety First

While we are all proud of our children for their accomplishments, especially those with graduation on the horizon, we must remember that safety is still the number one priority.

Editorial: In Search of Diversified Revenue

Fairfax County residents can expect to see meals tax question on November ballots.

The Meals Tax may be on Virginia ballots this November.

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Alexandria: TC Softball Earns First Region Berth in More Than 10 Years

Pitcher Stone leads Titans to victory over Mount Vernon.

The T.C. Williams softball team defeated Mount Vernon 2-1 on Monday.


Classified Advertising May 18 , 2016

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Meals Tax? Ballot Possibility

Board of Supervisors potentially set to approve meals tax ballot question on June 7.

A majority of The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voiced support last week for including a Meals Tax Referendum as part of the 2016 General Election.

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Alexandria: Kluge Bids Farewell

Maestro Kim Allen Kluge preferred to tell well-wishers “To be continued.”

He refused to say goodbye. Although it was his final concert as music director of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Maestro Kim Allen Kluge preferred to tell well-wishers “To be continued.”


Alexandria Letter: Lack of Bike Lane Use

Letter to the Editor

On June 12, 1911 land in the Rosemont Neighborhood of Alexandria was deeded to the Rosemont Development Company.

Alexandria Letter: Disregarding Citizens?

Letter to the Editor

In addition to suffering through some ill-fated decisions by this City Council, we are now seeing end runs without any public discourse whatsoever.

Alexandria Letter: Hidden Agenda Behind Project?

Letter to the Editor

Meetings for the construction/remodeling of the Patrick Henry Recreation Center (PHRC) began around 2004, headed by the Patrick Henry Parent Advisory Board.


Alexandria Column: Staying Healthy, Staying Happy

Commentary–Senior Services of Alexandria

The President has declared May to be both Older Americans and Mental Health month, making it a perfect time to focus on promoting the mental health of older adults. It is estimated that 20 percent of people age 55 years or older experience some type of mental health concern.

Alexandria Column: Rooftop Drama

Commentary–AWLA

Brendan Barb knew that becoming an Animal Services officer for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) would be a challenge.