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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.

Lawson, Lodato Among Ten To Be Honored

Ten women recognized by Alexandria Commission for Women for their accomplishments in civic life.


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Revealing Wonders of Science

McLean High School student Shivani Gupta started off an afternoon session of Wonders of Science at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop on Feb. 1 with examples of bones and fossils that she collected as an 18th century natural scientist.

Gala Raises $125,000 for Center

The Center for Alexandria’s Children, a public-private partnership that serves abused and neglected children, raised a record $125,000 in proceeds at its Fifth Annual Gala Benefit on Friday, Feb. 28, at Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town.

Editorial: Take the Money

No downside to gaining health care for 200,000 or more; 30,000 jobs and millions of dollars for hospitals from expansion of Medicaid.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe is right to make expansion of health coverage part of the budget process.


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Alexandria School Board Selects Interim Leader to Head Division

Alvin Crawley to take control of city schools at critical time.

Turns out, the national search for a new superintended wasn't able to find a candidate as good as the guy who is already sitting in the chair.

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Should Royal Street Become a Bicycle Boulevard?

Alexandria hires consultant to consider ways to encourage more bicycle traffic.

Pedestrians and bicyclists clash with vehicles up and down Union Street, a concern for city leaders who want to find a way to move cyclists to Royal Street.