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Fighting for Her Neighborhood Led to School Roles

Shirley N. Tyler bridged racial divides.

For more than 40 years, Shirley Tyler has been a community leader in Alexandria.

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 70 Years

Three themes: Community, accessibility and connection.

The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year by expanding its outreach efforts.

Hog Wild

Sweet Fire Donna's opens in Carlyle neighborhood.

BBQ fans lined up Feb. 27 to sample the fare at the opening of Sweet Fire Donna's, the latest offering from “Mango Mike” Anderson, Bill Blackburn and Anderson's wife Donna.


LTA Stages "Proof"

Drama explores love and relationships, mental illness and mathematics.

The Little Theater of Alexandria is staging "Proof," a dense and compact drama/comedy written by David Auburn about mathematics and mental illness that starred Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Anthony Hopkins in the 2005 film adaptation.

Why Not Recall Retired Homicide Detectives?

Since retired judges are always available for further bench duty, why aren't retired detectives and other officers accessible for recalled duty?

Emma Virginia Reeves

Obituary

Emma Virginia Reeves entered life on July 30, 1922 and died on Feb. 27, 2014. Emma (Ginny) was born to Edward and Viola Owens in Alexandria.


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Obituary

Magdolna Iranyi-Gondor M.D.

Magdolna Iranyi-Gondor M.D., beloved pediatrician to thousands of children in the Alexandria area, died on March 8, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.

Alexandria Theater Companies Earn WATCH Awards

The Port City Playhouse, The Little Theatre of Alexandria and Aldersgate Church Community Theatre each took home honors from Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in community theater.

We’re (Almost) Done

State Budget Still Unfinished

The General Assembly’s 60-day legislative session adjourned on Saturday without a completed budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1.


Obituaries

Mary Ribble Cranwell

Mary Ribble Cranwell's obituary and her life in Alexandria.

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Letter: Support for the Alexandria Seaport Foundation?

Citizens of Alexandria: a strong "yes"; Alexandria planners and leadership: a strong "?"

I am a solid supporter and board member of the Alexandria Seaport Foundation (ASF) and very proud of the help we provide at-risk and underserved youth. It is a great and satisfying feeling to see our apprentices develop the career and life skills that will help them become contributing members of the community.

Letter: Ride On

To the Editor


Letter: Consider Alternatives

To the Editor

Letter: Right Advice

To the Editor

Letter: Slaters Lane Proves Benefit

To the Editor


Hog Wild

Sweet Fire Donna's opens in Carlyle neighborhood.

Sweet Fire Donna's opens.

Letter: Let Civility Prevail

To the Editor

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Rotary Club Accepting Grant Applications

Deadline is March 31.

The Rotary Club of Alexandria is currently accepting applications for its annual grants to organizations that provide services to Alexandria's children, seniors and families in need.


Letter: Adding to National Debt

To the Editor

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Paying Tribute to Multiple Generations for Giving Back

This year’s honorees demonstrate that one’s involvement in volunteering, charity, and giving back can have a strong influence on the younger generation that may have a far reaching, sometimes unexpected, and even international, impact. Patty and Kate Moran are both devoted to the Alexandria Community, and particularly the Del Ray neighborhood.