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Letter: Democratic Values

Letter to the Editor

I’ve been a lifelong Democrat. I am a Democrat because of my values, not the other way around.

Letter: Back to The Past?

Letter to the Editor

Are we the only ones confused by candidate Van Fleet’s mixed messages on business development?

Letter: Hindering Affordable Housing?

Letter to the Editor

On her website, Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg states that she would like to “support nonprofit developers who want to invest in our city’s affordable, workforce housing.” I agree.

Letter: Whose Interests?

Letter to the Editor

Many thanks to Ernie Lehmann [Letter, “Follow the Money,” Gazette packet, Oct. 15-21] for pointing us to the Virginia Public Access Project (www.VPAP.org/commitees).

Letter: Moneyed Special Interests

Letter to the Editor

In a recent letter to this paper, Mindy Lyle questions Ms. Silberberg’s judgement by suggesting absurdly that her opposition to development was essentially a failure to reach a consensus with her fellow council members.

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Alexandria: 3 Top Restaurants for Carb-Loading Before Big Race

In advance of this weekend’s Marine Corps Marathon, here are three of the city’s best spots for getting your starch on.

For many area athletes, it’s all over but the shouting — and the running of 26.2 miles during Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon.

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Alexandria People at Work: Every Kitchen’s a Challenge

Shawna Dillon's mother let her pick out the furniture for her bedroom and rearrange it when she was 7 years old and, "I've always, always wanted to be an interior designer."

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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Oct. 23-Nov. 1

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.

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Alexandria: T.C. Williams Field Hockey Advances to Conference 7 Semifinals

Titans beat Annandale, improve to 16-1 with 12th straight victory.

The T.C. Williams field hockey team beat Annandale 3-0 on Tuesday.

Alexandria Home Sales: September, 2015

In September, 2015, 221 Alexandria homes sold between $3,200,000-$124,742.

Alexandria Home Sales: September, 2015

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Alexandria Snapshot: Art on the Avenue

Crowds attended the rescheduled Art on the Avenue, Saturday, Oct. 10. The event celebrated its 20th year.

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Alexandria Snapshot: Art Safari

This year's papier-mâché' theme for Art Safari at the Torpedo Factory on Saturday, Oct. 10, was the giraffe. Staff members and patrons worked on its assembly.

Former Alexandria Teacher Pens ‘Skyline Ducks’

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler pens first children’s book.

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler released her first children’s book “Skyline Ducks” based on the true story about what happens when the residents of Skyline Plaza Condominium in Falls Church find a mother duck and her nine fuzzy ducklings swimming in their pool one spring day.

Letter: Qualities of Leadership

Letter to the Editor

Meet Allison: Experience, leadership, integrity, nision, fiscally responsible, thoughtful listener, inclusive.

Letter: Right Skills at Right Time

Letter to the Editor

I have lived in Alexandria most of my adult life.

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