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MetroStage in Alexandria Presents ‘Uprising’

Show is part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, now through Oct. 25.

MetroStage in Alexandria will open its 2015-16 season with the premiere of “Uprising” by Atlanta playwright Gabrielle Fulton as part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, now through Oct 25.

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Alexandria: Episcopal RB Blair-May Torches Bishop Ireton

Maroon defense dominates Cardinals in 21-0 win.

Episcopal defeated Bishop Ireton 21-0 last week.

Editorial: Changing Perspective on Death Penalty

Evolving standards will eclipse the death penalty entirely at some point in the future.

It’s sad to see senseless death as a response to senseless death. Alfred R. Prieto is not a sympathetic figure, a serial killer who was on death row in California when DNA connected him to murders and rapes in Reston and Arlington that took place in 1988. He is scheduled for execution this week, at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1.


Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Sept. 25-Oct. 4

Events in Alexandria City and Mount Vernon, Va.

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Alexandria Appetite: Prost! Oktoberfest Brings Out the Best in Beer

For Port City Brewing Co., Oktoberfest is only beginning of busy season.

You can set your watch by it year after year, September after September.

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Alexandria Snapshot: Crossing Prince Street

4:50 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18: Crossing Prince Street in Old town Alexandria.


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Column: Revitalization Includes Small Neighborhood Parks

A mom pushing a stroller with a toddler skipping beside her is an image that stays with me following our day in the park.

Column: Join in Robust Walkathon

Calling all seniors to lace up your sneakers for the annual Fall Robust Walkathon.

Column: Volunteer as Literacy Tutor

32 Alexandria kindergarteners and first graders still in need of tutors.

In just a few short weeks in October, 93 eager Alexandria City Public School kindergarten and first grade students will meet their one-on-one literacy tutor for the year.


Letter: Do Not Erase History

Letter to the Editor

I wrote a letter to the editor in July advocating the removal of Appomattox, the bronze statue of a Confederate soldier, from its position of prominence at South Washington and Prince Streets to a spot that does not imply city or Commonwealth sympathy to the Confederate cause.

Letter: Address Disrespect

Letter to the Editor

City Council did not crown itself with glory at its Sept. 12 meeting.

Letter: Time for a Change

Letter to the Editor

I would like to offer my comments regarding Mayor Euille’s decision to run a write-in candidacy for Mayor.


Letter: Maintain Progress

Letter to the Editor

There is a great quote from the West Wing TV show that goes, "If they're shooting at you, you must be doing something right."

Letter: Success, Not Stagnation

Letter to the Editor

I am writing to voice my concerns for The Alexandria Democratic Committee.

Letter: Predictable Obsession

Letter to the Editor

Alexandria “Mayor and Developer for Life” Euille’s write-in campaign for the upcoming November elections has brought out revealing comments from former mayor Kerry Donley and others in their corner.


Letter: Consider School Board

Letter to the Editor

The school year has started and as many Alexandrians are getting to know the student’s teachers and principals, they should also be getting to know their School Board members as well.

Letter: Reason for Leaving Democratic Committee

Letter to the Editor

Earlier this year when I decided to run in the primary for delegate, I did so as the next step in my decades-long commitment to our city and to ensuring every member of our community can participate fully in our economy and society.

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Alexandria: Celebrating Constitution Week

DAR, students celebrate Constitution Week.

Students from across Alexandria gathered at City Hall Sept. 21 to participate in the signing of a proclamation to kick off Constitution Week, a week designated to promote the study and appreciation of the document sometimes referred to as “America’s birth certificate.”


Alexandria: Michael Routhouska New Principal at Ramsay Elementary

For some of us there are defining moments in our lives that forever color who we will be.

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Alexandria People at Work: It’s All About the Pan

Mauviel copper saucepans and fry pans hang on pegs across the wall in back of the counter at La Cuisine on Cameron Street.