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Feeling ICE's Chill

The tone in Alexandria regarding immigration is one of apprehension and fear of harassment and deportation.

A Million More

Delays result in another $1 million loan request for Ramsey Homes redevelopment.

More money requested for the Ramsey Homes redevelopment.

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Era of the Iron Fist: How Did Democrats Rule the House of Delegates?

Democrats complain about Republican heavy-handedness, but were they any better?

Democrats complain that Republicans are sidelining their bills without much consideration. But were Democrats any better when they had control of the House of Delegates?

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Prisoner Resource Fair Offers a Head Start

Easing the transition from jail to the community.

This is the first prisoner Resource Fair held by the Alexandria Sheriff's Office for prisoners who are scheduled to be released within several months.

The New Normal

Stagnant assessment values

Locally assessed real property assessments increased 2.07 percent in Alexandria.

Impact of an Accident

Vehicle crashes in Alexandria.

False Prophets

Dr. Larry Sabato assesses where polling and analytics went wrong in 2016 election.

Dr. Larry Sabato and the election.

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Stabilizing the City's Affordable Housing Crisis

At its Jan 28 public hearing, the City Council adopted the FY2017 through 2022 Strategic Plan.

Commemorating Brotherhood

Universal Lodge #1 celebrates 172 years in Alexandria.

Freemasons in Alexandria.

Setting Goals via the Five-Year Plan

Alexandria’s Five Year Plan starts at foot of King Street.

The city's five-year plan.

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Tilelli to Keynote Friendship Firehouse Breakfast

Event Kicks off the George Washington Celebration

Gen. John H. Tilelli (ret.) will be the keynote speaker at the Feb. 20 Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association annual breakfast.

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Hands Held High for 44 Years

Cora Reed has been a school crossing guard for the Alexandria Public Schools for nearly 44 years.

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Prisoner Reentry: Some Solutions

Local programs, services help ex-offenders.

Ex-offenders may face stigma, lack of family support, inadequate life skills suitable for making it on "the outside" and difficulty getting and retaining employment.

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McCrary Creates the Score, Directs 'The Prodigal Son'

John McCrary, director of Music and Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on W. Braddock Road, gears up for the Feb. 24 concert.

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New Lines, Old Problems

School Board approves redistricting plan 9a.

For the first time since 1999, the Alexandria Elementary School boundaries are shifting.