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‘Flower Flashing’ in Alexandria

Garden Clubs unite to spread beauty of nature

The Hunting Creek Garden Club and Garden Club of Alexandria joined forces to provide a “flower flash” at the Alexandria Police Department Headquarters Aug. 5 to culminate a month-long effort to share the beauty of nature with the community.

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For (Some) Women, Right to Vote Came 100 Years Ago

City marks centennial of 19th amendment

Harry Burn was a staunch anti-suffragist.

Opinion: Commentary: In the Interim

Coping with relentless issues: pandemic, eviction crisis, unemployment crisis, boosting tourism and more.

Normally, the end of the legislative session allows time for legislators, staff, and advocates alike to regroup and catch their breath.

Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Selects Dr. Tammy Mann as 2020 Business Leader of the Year

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce has selected Dr. Tammy Mann, President & CEO of The Campagna Center, as the 2020 Business Leader of the Year.

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Sunny Day For Alexandria Chamber Golf Classic

The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic was held at Springfield Golf and Country Club on Monday, August 17, presented by MGM National Harbor.

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Trailer Park Residents Speak Out About Being Priced Out

Hybla Valley residents oppose mixed use plans.

Hybla Valley

Opinion: Column: Narratively Speaking

After 11 years and almost exactly six months since being diagnosed with stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer, the party is apparently over.

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Governor Northam Signs Protection Bills For Dogs

Virtual ceremony held

In a signing ceremony, held virtually, and streamed from his State Capitol office, Governor Ralph Northam officially signed stronger protections for tethered dogs into law on Aug. 17.

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Distance Learning for Children with ADHD

Decreasing stress and increasing success in a virtual classroom

Voncia Hartley and her 10-year old son Kelvin are dreading the first day of school this year.

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Appetite: This Alexandria Restaurant Week Gives New Meaning to “In-House”

While indoor dining has been curtailed in many restaurants due to social distancing requirements, this summer’s festival of local food is moving to another exclusive locale: Your home.

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Reforming the Police

Lawmakers consider sweeping set of proposals to change policing in Virginia.

Only a few hours into a special session of the General Assembly earlier this week, members of a Senate panel passed a sweeping bill on policing reform that does everything from banning no-knock warrants and limiting chokeholds to creating use-of-force standards and requiring de-escalation training.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: First Homicide of the Year

This article is most notable for what it omitted.

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Senior Services of Alexandria ‘Shout Out’ to its Volunteers

Senior Services of Alexandria would like to give a special “shout out” to its volunteers who have delivered Meals on Wheels, Frozen Meals, Groceries to Go, and served as Friendly Visitors to isolated seniors during the last several months.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Witnessing Worship, Converging Paths

My husband and I had a wonderful experience recently at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum here in Old Town Alexandria.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: If Not Now, When? Rename Alexandria’s High School

On behalf of the membership of the Departmental Progressive Club which includes many T.C. Williams High School alumni, we strongly and urgently request that the Alexandria School Board adopt and unanimously pass a resolution to remove the name of T.C. Williams from Alexandria’s public high school effective immediately.

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