Alexandria Gazette Packet

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A New Year in the Old City

New year

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In the Red

Schools, Metro, and infrastructure form trinity of 2017 city budget priorities.

Budget priorities

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Washington Nationals Mascot Delivers Meals on Wheels

Abe Lincoln, the Washington Nationals mascot helps out Meals on Wheels.

Women’s Legislative Roundtable Previews Upcoming 2017 Legislative Session

Women’s Legislative Roundtable Previews Upcoming 2017 Legislative Session

Legal Services of Northern Virginia Launches Initiative

Legal Services of Northern Virginia Launches Initiative

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Track Meet for Alexandria School

In mid-November, middle school students from St. Rita Catholic School in Alexandria participated in the Catholic Youth Organization track meet in Prince William County.

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Savoring Results of 2016’s Restaurant Debuts

2016 has been quite a busy year for the Alexandria food scene.

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MetroStage Stages ‘Fully Committed’

One-man show stars Tom Story who channels 40 different characters at a New York restaurant.

MetroStage in Alexandria is staging the newly revised version of "Fully Committed" (following the successful Broadway run that closed in July) through Jan. 8, 2017.

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Winners Named in Alexandria Door Decorating Contest

The Old Town Walled Garden Club announced the winners of the 49th annual Alexandria Holiday Door Decorating Contest in the Old and Historic District.

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Local Alexandria Legal Team Teaches German Students

A globetrotting legal team from Alexandria continues to lecture on American jurisprudence.

Carpenter Shelter Project Approved in Alexandria

On Dec. 17, the City Council approved the final plans for the newly redeveloped Carpenter Shelter in North Old Town.

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Deck the Halls in Alexandria

Children gather for Campagna Center’s annual tradition.

The Campagna Center’s version of Deck the Halls is more than a spirited holiday song.

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A Very Special Christmas in Alexandria

ODBC hosts party for city children.

Santa Claus and his chief elf were on hand Dec. 15 as the Old Dominion Boat Club hosted its annual Christmas party for special education children from across the city.

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Toyland in Alexandria

Members of the Psi Nu chapter of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity deliver toys to the main branch of Burke & Herbert Bank Dec. 16 on behalf of the 26th Community Toy Drive implemented by Volunteer Alexandria, the Department of Community and Human Services and COPS (Community Oriented Policing Section).

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Alexandria Clerk of Courts: Voice of Reason

After 16 years as a deputy, Marion Jackson is officially Clerk of Courts in Alexandria General District Court.

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