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Alexandria Snapshot: King Street Art Festival

The 13th Annual King Street Art Festival was held Sept. 19, filling the street with booths and visitors.

Former Alexandria Teacher Pens ‘Skyline Ducks’

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler pens first children’s book.

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler released her first children’s book “Skyline Ducks” based on the true story about what happens when the residents of Skyline Plaza Condominium in Falls Church find a mother duck and her nine fuzzy ducklings swimming in their pool one spring day.

Letter: Qualities of Leadership

Letter to the Editor

Meet Allison: Experience, leadership, integrity, nision, fiscally responsible, thoughtful listener, inclusive.


Letter: Right Skills at Right Time

Letter to the Editor

I have lived in Alexandria most of my adult life.

Letter: ‘This Is Your City’

Letter to the Editor

I will vote for Bob Wood for City Council because the enormous challenges our city now face requires a council team that fully understands large scale, complex projects, and knows how to direct them.

Letter: Deserving of Election

Letter to the Editor

The debates for the six positions on City Council have been interesting and comforting.


Letter: Questions on Issues

Letter to the Editor

You offer many ideas but very few specifics. Elaboration would be very helpful.

Letter: Complicit In Spending

Letter to the Editor

In her campaign materials, her speeches, and during candidate forums, Candidate for Mayor Allison Silberberg has been very outspoken about the increase in our city’s debt.

Letter: Follow the Money

Letter to the Editor

This week should tell the story of what and who are behind the write-in campaign for mayor being conducted by Bill Euille.


Letter: Environmental Stands

Letter to the Editor

I have been proud of the leadership by the City of Alexandria on environmental issues. Since the adoption of the Eco-City Charter in 2008, the council has made great progress in making Alexandria a more sustainable community and reducing our impact.

Letter: Criminal Act Not Political

Letter to the Editor

Q; Is stealing or defacing political competitors' campaign signs a form of "early voting?"

Letter: Motivation For Running

Letter to the Editor

While reading the informative interviews with Allison Silberberg and Bill Euille on page 1 of last week's Gazette-Packet, I was brought up short by the following quote from Euille: "... it has nothing to do with ego.


Column: Deliver Groceries to Seniors

Commentary: Senior Services of Alexandria

“I am very appreciative of this service,” said Lee, a current “Groceries to Go” Client.

Alexandria Brief: New Mixed-Use Community Opens

Alexandria city officials along with representatives from The JBG Companies celebrated on Oct. 7 the grand opening of Notch 8, JBG’s newest mixed-use apartment community in Potomac Yard.

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Alexandria: Remembering the Fallen

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fire and EMS personnel.

Alexandria’s fallen firefighters and EMS personnel were remembered by members of the city’s first responder and law enforcement agencies at a memorial service and wreath laying ceremony Oct. 9 at Ivy Hill Cemetery as part of the annual National Fire Prevention Week ceremonies.


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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Oct. 16-25

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.

Editorial: Closer Look at School Spending

Report: Local schools spend less to educate more challenging students.

Since Fiscal Year 2009, Alexandria Public Schools has reduced per pupil spending by 13.3 percent, adjusted for inflation.

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Chairman Candidates Offer Stark Differences

Anti-taxer Arthur Purves challenging incumbent Chairman Sharon Bulova.

Sharon Bulova is exactly where she wants to be. “I believe in local government. It’s where the rubber hits the road, and where you’re closest to your constituents,” said Bulova, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the top elected official in Fairfax County.


Classified Advertising October 14 , 2015

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Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Host Redskins Night

Roy Jefferson is featured speaker Oct. 20.

Famed Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson will be the featured speaker at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club’s annual Redskins Night Oct. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.