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Letter: Need Money To Fix Streets

Letter to the Editor

Alexandria’s streets have suffered through two harsh winters that have caused a rash of potholes throughout our city. Even with a hasty campaign of spring patching, things remain rocky.

Poetry: Postmarks

from Akron Cleveland Chicago

Letter: Change Strategy

Letter to the Editor

I am surprised to learn that Kerry Donley, who has been involved in our city for many years both as a banker and as an elected official, still does not understand that elected officials cannot control the pace of development.

Letter: Leadership? Management?

Letter to the Editor

For years Kerry Donelly has vainly attempted to balance out the city budget by touting commercial growth.

Letter: Frustrated Taxpayer

Letter to the Editor

I am frustrated. I have not felt represented by the majority of the actions taken by city hall over the past 25 years. Is anyone else with me?

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Alexandria: MetroStage Presents ‘The Letters’

Two-person psychological, cat-and-mouse drama takes place in 1930’s Soviet Union.

MetroStage in Alexandria is presenting the psychological drama, “The Letters,” directed by John Vreeke, May 15 to June 14.

Letter: In Memory, In Tribute

Letter to the Editor

What does Memorial Day really mean to those who wait for their loved ones to return from serving their country in war?

The Fight for the 45th

Democratic primary candidates vying to replace Delegate Krupicka lay out campaign priorities.

As with most candidates in a primary, the Democrats campaigning to replace Robert Krupicka as delegate for Virginia’s 45th District which includes parts of Alexandria, Arlington and Mount Vernon, don’t vary greatly in their positions on political issues. Where these candidates do vary is their experience and priorities.

Alexandria Home Sales: April, 2015

In April, 2015, 224 Alexandria homes sold between $2,325,000-$97,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: April, 2015

SFA Warns of Financial Offers

Some T.C. Williams High School students have been receiving letters from private companies offering to help determine college admission and financial aid eligibility.

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Teaching Technology Gallery Walk Benefits Students, Teachers

Gallery Walk highlights innovations in classroom technology.

“You have died of dysentery.”

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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun May 15-17

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon for the weekend of May 15-17

Obituary: Dorothy Riley Owen

Obituary

Dorothy Riley Owen, 94, of Alexandria, died on April 30, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack S. Owen for 66 years.

Obituary: David L. Nelson

Obituary

David L. Nelson was born on May 8, 1930 in Omaha, Neb. and died peacefully at home in Alexandria, on April 26, 2015. He was married for 62 years to his high school sweetheart, Jacqueline Jo (Zerbe) Nelson, also from Omaha, Neb.

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A Pastoral May Day at the School for Swans in Alexandria

The ballet and tap students at the School for Swans in Alexandria are busy in rehearsal this week for their spring recital on Thursday, May 14, at 6 p.m. in the lower auditorium at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria on King Street.