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Group Seeks to Preserve Local Black History
A nonprofit organization gave Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) a $10,000 campaign contribution for her help.
Group Seeks to Preserve Local Black History
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Money Matters
Money Matters
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A Bomb or a Toy?
The Sheriff’s Office investigates box to determine if it was a bomb.
A Bomb or a Toy?
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Associate Pastor Retires after 35 Years
Lyla Klee served her church in many roles.
Associate Pastor Retires after 35 Years
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Lake Anne Interim Agreement Approved
Board of Supervisors hopes project will serve as revitalization catalyst.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an interim agreement for the redevelopment of the Crescent Apartments, which are located in the Lake Anne Commercial Revitalization District. The 16.5-acre site contains 181 affordable housing units.
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Circle of Stars
USO honors top corporate donors.
The USO of Metropolitan Washington honored its top corporate sponsors Oct. 4 at the 10th Annual Stars and Stripes Night gala, naming 37 corporate donors to its 2013 Circle of the Stars.
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Business Matters
Two Alexandria landlords are vying for their properties to become the new home of the National Science Foundation, a prize the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership has identified as valuable goal for the city.
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Blinded by Science
Blinded by Science Two Alexandria landlords are vying for their properties to become the new home of the National Science Foundation, a prize the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership has identified as valuable goal for the city. But AEDP president Val Hawkins acknowledges it will be difficult battle.
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Community Notes
Community Notes
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Money Matters
Money Matters
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Group Seeks to Preserve Local Black History
A nonprofit organization gave Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) a $10,000 campaign contribution for her help.
Group Seeks to Preserve Local Black History
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Teen Donates Hair To Worthy Cause
Teen Donates Hair To Worthy Cause
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Sixth Annual Centreville International Showcase is Set for April 30
Find music, dancing, food, and more.
Everything from Korean drumming to Irish dancing, Guatemalan music and food from around the globe — it’ll all be part of the 6th annual Centreville International Showcase. The evening of fun is set for Saturday, April 30, from 5:30-9 p.m.
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United Community Ministries Names Officers
United Community Ministries (UCM) elected new officers and five new directors at its annual meeting in December. Officers elected for 2015 are: Christiane Gigi Hyland, Esq., board chair; Charles O’Connor, vice chair; Joseph Conti, treasurer; and Janet Heddesheimer, secretary. Joining the UCM board are: Abigail Arms, Diane Brooks, Suzy Coffey, Claudia Creo, and Kenneth Disselkoen. The new members joined the board as Charles King, 2014 vice chair, retired from service.
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Mount Vernon: Dougherty Connects Chamber with Community
Focusing on small business and economic development.
Prior to becoming the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce executive director, Dougherty worked for U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). Later, she served in several senior positions during the Reagan Administration. This included assignments at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Energy.
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Looking Out for Senior Citizens in Mount Vernon
Barbara Sullivan leads organization that helps residents age in place.
Founded in 2007, Mount Vernon at Home now has almost 200 dues-paying members.
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Letter: Fixing City’s Fiscal Health
The people listed below represent a collective 123 years in local and state elected office. It would be accurate to say that we have seen a wide range of personalities and abilities among those with whom we have served, but this year Alexandria is blessed to have three candidates for mayor who hold in common something very important — a passion for Alexandria.
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‘Tiger Trot’ Aids Fire Department
The hills and valleys of Potomac will suddenly come alive on Sunday, April 13 as more than 400 runners and walkers take to the streets for the 4th Annual “Tiger Trot.” The 5K run/walk, sponsored by the Connelly School of the Holy Child benefits the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department as well as the wellness and fitness programs at the school. This community race draws both elite runners from the area as well as family, friends, neighbors, firefighters and Holy Child faculty. All are welcome to participate in the run and walk through Potomac neighborhoods.