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Alexandria: New Principal for TC Williams

When students are called into the Principal’s Office at T.C. Williams High School next year, they will be facing Dr. Jesse Dingle.

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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: May 8-10

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon for the weekend of May 8-10.

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Alexandria: Long-Term Budget Plan Lacks Numbers

Long Range Educational Facilities Plan faces scrutiny for budget omissions.

The Long Range Educational Facilities Plan includes extensive information on new enrollment projections for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and a list of proposed changes, additions, and new schools to fight current and projected overcrowding in the school system. What current drafts of the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan don’t include is the price tag.

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Moroccan Days in Alexandria

Moroccan artisans have been displaying and demonstrating their arts and crafts this week in Market Square.

APD Officer Michael Nugent to Receive Gold at Valor Awards

16 officers to be honored at the 29th annual Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards.

It was a cold and icy February morning in 2014 when Alexandria police officer Michael Nugent responded to an emergency call on South Patrick Street.

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Alexandria: 800 Volunteer To Fix Homes

More than 800 Rebuilding Together Alexandria volunteers spread out across the city providing free repairs and upgrades to 40 low-income homeowners during National Rebuilding Day on Saturday, April 25.

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$1,276,909 Raised by Spring2ACTion

Alexandria comes together for its 5th annual giving day.

Alexandria’s annual online giving day, Spring2ACTion, generated $1,276,909 for 129 Alexandria nonprofits in just 24 hours on April 22.

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Firefighter McClain's Life of Service

Firefighter McClain retires after 34 years.

One of Alexandria’s longest serving firefighters has stowed his equipment for the last time. As of April 29, Capt. Thurston McClain officially said goodbye to emergency calls and 24-hour shifts when he retired after serving 34 years with the Alexandria Fire Department.

Letter: Value of Public Servants

Letter to the Editor

From the beginning, residents of Old Town have only wanted the very best for the Old and Historic District, starting with the group of women who spearheaded the drive that made us the third nationally designated Historic District in the country.

Letter: Massive Debt

Letter to the Editor

This letter was triggered when I heard the three mayor candidates tell an audience last Thursday, which included me, why they should be mayor.

Letter: Value of Sweet Briar

Letter to the Editor

In a world that is poised to degrade distinction as discrimination, well-done single sex education is a gem that must not be tossed away.

Letter: Different Perspective

Letter to the Editor

I’ve been observing and testifying at City Council meetings since James Moran was mayor.

Letter: Protect Old Town’s Historic Nature

Letter to the Editor

The other day, my good friend Poul Hertel was reading a speech that George Washington gave to a very skeptical House of Representatives. Instead of getting angry (as had been expected), Mr. Washington called on everyone to "Unite our efforts to improve our immense advantage."

Letter: Squelching Comments

Letter to the Editor

The Potomac Yard property is underutilized and I support efforts to locate a metro rail station at Potomac Yard.

Letter: Cartoon Not Funny

Letter to the Editor

As program chairman of Alexandria’s Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the Civil War, I have planned programs for the last two years to illuminate truths about various aspects of the War, including its causes.

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