Alexandria Gazette Packet

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Alexandria Appetite: Three Spots for a Cozy Sunday Brunch

As autumn takes hold and the air gets chillier, warm up with these hearty brunch options.

By now, it’s no secret: Alexandrians love a good Sunday brunch. Whether it’s eggs Benedict, French toast, a hearty sandwich, or a good mimosa, a quick look around proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that brunch is a popular activity citywide.

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Alexandria: T.C. Williams Field Hockey Secures State Berth

Titans will face Westfield in region championship game.

The T.C. Williams field hockey team beat Fairfax 1-0 on Tuesday in the 6A North region semifinals.

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It’s Mayor Silberberg in Alexandria

A “new day” for Silberberg marks end of era for Mayor Euille.

In the mayoral race, Vice Mayor and Democratic candidate Allison Silberberg unseated incumbent Mayor William “Bill” Euille, who after his loss in the Democratic primary, waged a write-in campaign.

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Fairfax Library Foundation Raises $197,000 at A Library Jubilee

The Fairfax Library Foundation hosted A Library Jubilee! Soiree in the Stacks on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Woodrow Wilson Library in Falls Church.

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Alexandria: Chamber Business Awards 2015

Grant Thornton’s Sastry honored as Business Leader of the Year.

Srikant Sastry, National Managing principal of Advisory Services for Grant Thornton LLP, was named the 2015 Business Leader of the Year as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored the best of businesses across the city Oct. 21 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.

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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Halloween Weekend Fun: Oct. 30-Nov. 8

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.

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Alexandria: Panel on Uninsured Hosts Health Fair

Coverage gap remains issue for some low-income and unemployed.

For the past year, members of the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on the Uninsured have been meeting to discuss how they can help Alexandrians caught in the so-called “Coverage Gap.”

Alexandria: American Legion Seeks Oratorical Contestants

Deadline for submissions is Nov. 8.

Alexandria’s Post 24 of the American Legion is seeking applications for the National High School Oratorical contest.

Letter: Evaluate Bike Lanes

Letter to the Editor

It's rare to see a bicycle rider using the King Street bike lanes.

Letter: A Positive Difference

Letter to the Editor

City Council candidate Townsend A. (“Van”) Van Fleet is both a proven leader and a team player.

Letter: Money’s Effect on Campaign?

Letter to the Editor

The Mayor and City Council campaign spending reports for the month of September that were released on Oct. 15 say much about where Alexandria campaigns are headed.

Letter: Focus on Housing

Letter to the Editor

I knew the moment I spoke with Monique Miles about her candidacy for Alexandria City Council and her vision for the city that I would support her campaign.

Letter: Clear Choice

Letter to the Editor

“Follow the money” is a aphorism in American politics that comes out of the Nixon scandals of the 1960s.

Letter: Experience Matters

Letter to the Editor

Last month I celebrated my 70th birthday.I have spent my entire life living, working and serving in the City of Alexandria, and I sometimes feel like I can never fully express how much I care about this community without coming across as corny.

Letter: No Chance to Debate

Letter to the Editor

Recently, the Alexandria Chamber claimed the “voters of Alexandria are entitled to a debate where they can hear from both candidates, side-by-side, at the same time … (to) independently evaluate each candidate’s ideas, visions for the city and how they intend to lead.”

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