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Above and Beyond

Four honored for volunteer service.

Volunteer Alexandria presented the 19th annual Evening in the Heart of Alexandria Awards Oct. 25 in a tribute honoring the exceptional volunteer service of four individuals.

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Lois L. Walker Dies at 73

Memorial service is planned for Oct. 26.

There was never any doubt that Lois Walker cared about the City of Alexandria, a place she called home for over 40 years. On Sunday, Oct. 13, the former City Council woman died in Kayseri, Turkey after contracting pneumonia while on vacation. She was 73.

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Cycling for Charity in Coast-to-Coast Journey

Son and father ride 3,700 miles.

Alexandria Students reflect on their charitable summer bike rides.

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One Step at a Time

TC grad makes 3,600-mile run for veterans.

When Brendan O'Toole was in high school, he and his friends repeatedly watched “Forrest Gump,” with O'Toole joking that one day he was going to recreate the film character's run across the country. For most young men, the conversation would end there but for O'Toole, a 2007 graduate of T.C. Williams, it was just the beginning.

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Annual Ride Raises Funds for Lymphoma Research

Alexandrian patient among the participants.

On Sunday, Sept. 22, the Lymphoma Research Foundation will hold its seventh annual Lymphoma Research Ride. Hundreds of present and former lymphoma patients, as well as families, friends and supporters, will embark on a fundraising bike ride

Update on Tree Lighting Fund

Letter to the Editor

Gold company asures readers that Alexandria's spring tree lights will be on this coming season.

Sherman: A Vision to Close the Achievement Gap

What Sherman Did Accomplish

Yvonne Folkerts Discusses Mort Sherman's Educational Legacy

‘Iron’ Versus ‘Golden Age’

A Letter to the Editor

An Alexandria citizen says citizens aren't being heard in issues involving development.

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Women’s Movement Got Him Involved in Politics

Lonnie Rich: Governance and Public Service.

Lonnie Rich is celebrated for his time in office, and discusses how he helped to change Alexandria.

Covert Matters

Supermarkets on the Corner

Harry Covert relives his first job

Del Ray United Methodist To Celebrate 120 Years

Building on a sense of community.

An Alexandria Church celebrates its past and present, and also bridges the gap between new and old members alike.

Obituary: Rebecca Fones

Rebecca Lee Knight Fones, 74, of Covington, died on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.

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Resurrecting The Post for a New Era

The Post has two upcoming gigs in Vienna and Alexandria.

Don’t let the minor chords fool you: The Post is made up of happy people. The band, originally started by guitarist Kate Jarosik and singer/pianist Chelsea Bryan during their time at the University of Virginia, took a brief hiatus after graduation but has started up again with some new musicians in Northern Virginia. Fresh off a successful stint through a Battle of the Bands at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, The Post is getting ready for a show there next Wednesday, Aug. 28 and another at St. Elmo’s in Alexandria Sept. 20.