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Wining One Block at a Time

H-B Woodlawn LEGO robotics team competes in state championships

Wining One Block at a Time

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Recalling Laura

Family and friends celebrate the life of Laura Lynam.

Recalling Laura

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Talking the Talk Together

National Capital Region tests its emergency preparedness

Talking the Talk Together

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‘Audible Petting Zoo’ at Strathmore

County 2nd-graders attend National Philharmonic performances at Strathmore as part of an educational enrichment program.

‘Audible Petting Zoo’ at Strathmore

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Letter: From Taxation To Voter ID

To the Editor: In the March 1 Mount Vernon Gazette, Frank Medico, Jay McConville and I had our letters to the editor published discussing the legislative agenda of Del. Scott Surovell.

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A Day To Embrace Change

Bullis’ "Beyond The Books" Day explores diversity

March 15 began for Bullis Upper School students with a surprise announcement by Guidance Counselor Lisa Gray.

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About the Almanac

Newcomers and Community Guide 2013-2014

Newcomers and Community Guide 2013-2014; About the Almanac

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2012 Fall For The Book in Arlington

Upcoming events and activities.

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Learning To Clean Teeth

Alaris Bentley, 9, played the role of dentist and leaned the dentist’s chair back to examine Dr. Angela Austin’s teeth at Alexandria Children’s Dentistry.

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Cabin John Teacher Wins Pollin Award

Cabin John Teacher Wins Pollin Award

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Southern States to Close Despite Calls from Citizens

Southern States to Close Despite Calls from Citizens

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Feeling Your Roots

Local family spans four generations.

Feeling Your Roots

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Southern States To Close Vienna Store

Southern States To Close Vienna Store

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Skills for Success

Middle-school girls from across the county participate in a careers and leadership conference.

Skills for Success

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Alexandria Teenager Awarded Scholarship for Sonar Research.

Local student receives national science honor.

When Michael You was 3 years old, he would flip through the pages of science picture books. He was particularly drawn to those with illustrations or photographs of ocean animals.

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Vienna: Madison Moves Forward Without Graduated Koshuta

Warhawks turn focus to talented guards, up-tempo style.

The Madison girls' basketball program must adapt to no longer having 6-foot-2 standout Kelly Koshuta.

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Centreville: Much To Enjoy About Living Here

Things to do, places to go and a sense of community.

Residents have a number of notable places and activities at their fingertips.

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Commentary: Police View from Inside a Crown Vic

Last Friday, I participated in a “ride along” with a Fairfax County Police Officer from the Reston Station during an eleven and a half hour evening shift patrolling Reston and part of Great Falls. I sat next to my officer-partner’s computer in a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria cruiser.

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Column: Bishops’ Statement on Death Penalty Debate

To build a culture of life we must respect the sanctity of even “unlovable” lives.

This year, through the advocacy of the Virginia Catholic Conference, our Church spent considerable time opposing legislation related to the death penalty.

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John Geer Killing—An End to Impunity?

Independent Progressive

In August 2013, a Fairfax County Police Officer shot and killed unarmed John Geer as he stood in his doorway talking to police. There were many civilian witnesses, including family, to the SWAT team killing.