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SFA Gala Committee Represents 235 Years of Commitment
The 2015 Gala Committee brings 235 years of experience to the task of planning and hosting the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria’s (SFA) 29th Annual Gala on April 25.
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First Family Visits Alexandria on Easter
First Family worships at Alfred Street Baptist Church.
Members of Alfred Street Baptist Church received an unexpected visit from the First Family at the 10:30 a.m. Easter Resurrection service.
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Letter: Decision Now Rests with Council
Letter to the Editor
If there was ever an occasion to disband a City Commission and reappoint a new one, it occurred last Thursday, after the Planning Commission’s consideration of the Robinson Terminal South development.
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Letter: A Positive Campaign
Letter to the Editor
I believe that electing Allison Silberberg as the next mayor of Alexandria is the most reasonable, respectful, and logical choice that an intelligent and informed voter can make. We get the government that we deserve.
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Letter: Go to the Theatre
Letter to the Editor
I recently performed at Bishop Ireton High School in the musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone."
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Letter: No Reason To Change
Letter to the Editor
What an interesting election our local race is shaping up to be.
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Alexandria: Philanthropy Summit to Honor Local Leaders
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8), for decades known for his charitable works throughout the region, will keynote the 17th annual Business Philanthropy Summit honoring Alexandria’s top leaders for their service to the community. Sponsored by Volunteer Alexandria, the event will be held May 6 at the First Baptist Church of Alexandria.
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Moving for Academic Excellence
Researchers say frequent physical activity can lead to success in school.
Inside an elementary school classroom in Bethesda, Md., a class of third grade students is divided into small groups and given a task: to cross a desert using a limited supply of tools that often include a jump rope, a foam noodle or a scooter. Their mission is to devise a plan to cross the desert without touching the sand.
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Column: A Rebuilding Block Party
Commentary
Spring is here so it’s time to start having some block parties. That’s what we plan on doing during National Rebuilding Day on April 25 when 10,000 volunteers nationwide will be sprucing up homes and communities.
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Mentor of the Month: Jacqueline Walker
Jacqueline “Jacque” Walker and Danny participate in the Wright to Read mentoring program. Here are their views on mentoring:
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History Lesson: Four Alexandrians Died in Pursuit of John Wilkes Booth
April 1865 was one of the most eventful months in the history of our nation.
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Column: Seeking Economic Equality for Women
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I have been surrounded by strong women all of my life. My grandmother was a suffragette, economics professor, labor leader, and advocate for most of her 98 years.
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Fairfax: Woodson Boys’ Soccer Blanks Lake Braddock
Yaglou, Clark score goals for Cavaliers.
The Woodson boys' soccer team improved to 2-0 in the Conference 7 standings.
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Ackridge Plans for Residents to Live, Work and Play
Akridge plans mixed-use, residential community.
A plan is afoot to transform 50 acres of vacant land along Route 28 and Stonecroft and Westfields boulevards in Chantilly. Being proposed for what would be called The Preserve at Westfields are 155 townhouses, 650 apartments, plus retail and other amenities.
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Sully District Supervisor Candidate: John Guevara
Three Republican candidates are seeking their party’s nomination to run for Sully District supervisor. The nominee will be selected April 25, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at a Firehouse Primary at Westfield High. The winner will face Democrat School Board member Kathy Smith to replace the retiring Michael Frey (R) as Sully District supervisor.
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Sully District Supervisor Candidate: John Litzenberger
Three Republican candidates are seeking their party’s nomination to run for Sully District supervisor. The nominee will be selected April 25, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., at a Firehouse Primary at Westfield High. The winner will face Democrat School Board member Kathy Smith to replace the retiring Michael Frey (R) as Sully District supervisor.
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Centreville/Chantilly Crime Report for the Week of April 15
The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.
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Centreville/Chantilly Roundups for the Week of April 15
Fairfax County police arrested a 17-year-old boy last week on charges including auto theft.