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Upward Bound

Despite ongoing accreditation problems, Jefferson Houston celebrates academic gains.

Jefferson-Houston

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Cubicles to Classrooms

Converted office space redesigned as newest elementary school.

Converted office space redesigned as newest elementary school.

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PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas

Turning parking spaces into temporary public places.

PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas

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Rorschach Politics

Candidates for governor present inkblots on everything from the economy to Confederate statues.

The campaign for governor is a bit like a Rorschach test as the candidates close in on the final stretch toward Election Day. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of inkblots to voters about everything from the health of the economy to the value of Confederate statues.

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Cold Case Revisited

Ongoing Alexandria mystery of murdered Army sergeant and father of two.

Cold murder case

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‘America’s Tall Ship’

USCG Cutter Eagle moors in Old Town.

USCG Cutter in Alexandria

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What’s Ahead For Alexandria

Council lays out legislative priorities for the fall.

Alexandria City Council Plans

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Dance instructor, choreographer Grace Machanic dies at 81.

Dance instructor, choreographer Grace Machanic dies at 81.

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Restored B-17 honors WWII aviation.

WWII Bomber honored

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Thousands gather to watch solar eclipse.

Thousands gather to watch solar eclipse.

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GW Birthday Parade units honored.

GW Birthday Parade units honored.

Mass for First Responders

Honoring those who “put their lives on the line.”

Honoring those who “put their lives on the line.”

Find a Spot

New parking standards under review.

Task Force Reviewing New Parking Standards

Violence in Charlottesville reignites questions about Alexandria’s Confederate icons.

Questions about Alexandria’s Confederate icons.

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Cut Loose with the Bacon Brothers

The Police Chief, the Mayor, and Kevin Bacon walk into a bar ...

Bacon Brothers make an Appearance in Old Town