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Alexandria Film Festival: Full Schedule

The Alexandria Film Festival will present 62 featured films for the 9th annual festival, to be held Nov. 5-8 at AMC Hoffman 22 Theatre and Beatley Central Library in Alexandria.

Column: Finding Your Passion

And leaving your legacy.

I think everyone strives to find their passion — whether in their professional work life or an outside interest.

Column: Honor and Remember Veterans

Commentary

While we set aside Nov. 11 as a special day to honor and remember our veterans, we should continuously endeavor to serve our veterans as well as they have served their nation.

Alexandria Brief: Increased Traffic Safety Enforcement

In conjunction with the Fall 2015 “Street Smart” campaign, the Alexandria Police Department is conducting increased enforcement of traffic safety laws.

Alexandria: Port City Chili Brawl This Sunday

The 2015 Port City Chili Brawl will take place this weekend, with Chef Eric Reid of the Reserve and Chad Sparrow from Mason Social warring for bragging rights for the cold weather staple and brew-lovers companion.

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Alexandria Appetite: Three Spots for a Cozy Sunday Brunch

As autumn takes hold and the air gets chillier, warm up with these hearty brunch options.

By now, it’s no secret: Alexandrians love a good Sunday brunch. Whether it’s eggs Benedict, French toast, a hearty sandwich, or a good mimosa, a quick look around proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that brunch is a popular activity citywide.

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Alexandria: T.C. Williams Field Hockey Secures State Berth

Titans will face Westfield in region championship game.

The T.C. Williams field hockey team beat Fairfax 1-0 on Tuesday in the 6A North region semifinals.

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It’s Mayor Silberberg in Alexandria

A “new day” for Silberberg marks end of era for Mayor Euille.

In the mayoral race, Vice Mayor and Democratic candidate Allison Silberberg unseated incumbent Mayor William “Bill” Euille, who after his loss in the Democratic primary, waged a write-in campaign.

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Alexandria: Chamber Business Awards 2015

Grant Thornton’s Sastry honored as Business Leader of the Year.

Srikant Sastry, National Managing principal of Advisory Services for Grant Thornton LLP, was named the 2015 Business Leader of the Year as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored the best of businesses across the city Oct. 21 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.

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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Halloween Weekend Fun: Oct. 30-Nov. 8

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.

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Alexandria: Panel on Uninsured Hosts Health Fair

Coverage gap remains issue for some low-income and unemployed.

For the past year, members of the Mayor’s Advisory Panel on the Uninsured have been meeting to discuss how they can help Alexandrians caught in the so-called “Coverage Gap.”

Alexandria: American Legion Seeks Oratorical Contestants

Deadline for submissions is Nov. 8.

Alexandria’s Post 24 of the American Legion is seeking applications for the National High School Oratorical contest.

Letter: Evaluate Bike Lanes

Letter to the Editor

It's rare to see a bicycle rider using the King Street bike lanes.

Letter: A Positive Difference

Letter to the Editor

City Council candidate Townsend A. (“Van”) Van Fleet is both a proven leader and a team player.

Letter: Money’s Effect on Campaign?

Letter to the Editor

The Mayor and City Council campaign spending reports for the month of September that were released on Oct. 15 say much about where Alexandria campaigns are headed.