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Letter: Correct Totals

Letter to the Editor

I appreciate your running my letter making sense of the statistics and I know how hard it is to transcribe from my handwritten letters.

Letter: Major Events Need Parking

Letter to the Editor

Today I am writing in reference to our newest school building. The building that was built to hold more than 700 students.

Alexandria: Annual Holiday Door Decorating Judging

An Old Town tradition will get underway the week of Dec. 6, when residents of the Old and Historic District of Alexandria will display their holiday spirit on their doors and a team of judges from the Old Town Walled Garden Club will select the winners of the 48th Annual Holiday Door Decorating Contest.

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Alexandria: Soul Providers

SSA volunteers honored.

Senior Services of Alexandria held its Volunteer Appreciation luncheon Nov. 12 at the Durant Center, recognizing volunteers from across the city and honoring individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the well-being of seniors through SSA programs.

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Alexandria: ‘La Dolce Vita’

AHA honors senior advocate Sultane.

Senior advocate Amber Nightingale Sultane, state associate director for AARP Virginia, was presented with the Community Spirit award by At Home in Alexandria at the organization’s fourth annual benefit Nov. 8 at Laporta’s Restaurant.

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Thanksgiving in Alexandria

Please pass the Jollof Rice, injera, shiro,and turkey.

Kadijatu “Katie” Sesay has been in the U.S. for 12 years. She is a nursing student at Chamberlain College of Nursing in Arlington and lives in Alexandria.

Column: Morning Mindfulness and Gratitude

Commentary

Mindfulness is a serious discipline for me. It’s hard work and I can only manage it for a little while at a time. I try to be aware of the many, many technologies in my life, some small, others big, things I could not begin to replicate on my own.

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For Alexandria's Buzz Bakeshop, Fresh New Season

Maggie Austin takes helm as culinary director of newly renovated Buzz Bakeshop.

There’s a new buzz at Buzz these days.

Letter: Appreciating Mayor Euille

Letter to the Editor

Now that the vitriolic Democratic mayoral campaign is over and the leader baton is soon to pass to another, it behooves us all to recognize the extraordinary contribution that Bill Euille has made to the City of Alexandria.

Letter: Superb Prosecution

Letter to the Editor

In support of family and friends, I sat through the Severance trial and came away with impressions that go beyond what has been reported.

Letter: New Mayor, Same Council

Letter to the Editor

It is amazing to me that the residents of Alexandria ousted Mayor Euille only to reelect the same City Council representatives.

Letter: From Vision To Reality

Letter to the Editor

Typically a school system must solely focus on dealing with the latest crisis or simply keeping everything running relatively smoothly.

Letter: Looking at Election Results

Letter to the Editor

On Friday, Nov. 6, the election results were certified and published by Wednesday, Nov. 11. A close look at the election details yields some interesting insights.

Letter: Expect More Cars

Letter to the Editor

The proponents of Potomac Yard are correct that a rapid transit hub is essential to attracting many Class A office tenants and helping to ensure a vibrant mix of uses at Potomac Yard.

Letter: Busing Inconsistency

Letter to the Editor

I am the grandmother and daycare of two children, enrolled at James K. Polk.