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McLean Community Center to Hold Hearing on Programs

The McLean Community Center Governing Board will hold its annual Public Hearing on Programs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The board is seeking comments and suggestions on Center programs and services from residents of the Dranesville Small District 1A tax district, which it serves. The regular monthly meeting of the Governing Board will immediately follow the hearing. All meetings of the board are open to the public. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.

Paying Tribute to Multiple Generations for Giving Back

This year’s honorees demonstrate that one’s involvement in volunteering, charity, and giving back can have a strong influence on the younger generation that may have a far reaching, sometimes unexpected, and even international, impact. Patty and Kate Moran are both devoted to the Alexandria Community, and particularly the Del Ray neighborhood.

Elden Street Players Win Five WATCH Awards

The Elden Street Players received five awards from the Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater. The Elden Street Players performed in Herndon for over 25 years. In September 2013, the Elden Street Players became the professional level NextStop Theatre Company performing at the Industrial Strength Theater, 269 Sunset Park Drive, Herndon.

Lawson, Lodato Among Ten To Be Honored

Ten women recognized by Alexandria Commission for Women for their accomplishments in civic life.

Revealing Wonders of Science

McLean High School student Shivani Gupta started off an afternoon session of Wonders of Science at the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop on Feb. 1 with examples of bones and fossils that she collected as an 18th century natural scientist.

Roundups for 3/12/2014

The editor presents the roundups for the week of 3/12/2014.

AWLA in Midst of ‘Care and Transform’ Campaign

Funds will expand facility for cats and small animals.

Animal Welfare Leagues animals getting a new home.

His Name Is ‘Fronkensteen’

The Alliance Theatre presents ‘Young Frankenstein.’

A rollicking, Mel Brooks comedy will burst upon the stage when The Alliance Theatre presents “Young Frankenstein.”

Understanding WWII Decisions

Yorktown High junior studies military history in Normandy and New Orleans.

“On Omaha Beach, there were bunkers everywhere. And tons of it is still there. They still have the craters.”

Ageless Beauty Peers over Lee Highway

An eye-catcher on display.

Model T Ford on display at Mr.Tire.

Picture Perfect Pieces

Student art on display at Central Library.

Scholastic Award winning pieces return to the Central Library.

State Budget Still Unfinished

Why the General Assembly’s 60-day legislative session adjourned on Saturday without a completed budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1.

Fundraiser To Benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Southwestern Youth Association (SYA) and Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) are joining forces to host the first "LAX for a Cause: Purple vs. Red" marathon.

T.C. Williams junior midfielder Eryk Williamson is one of the Titans’ top returning athletes.

Charles “Chip” Molster and Sharon Molster have one last opportunity to answer questions and respond …

Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity, County Executive Ed Long and Chief Financial Officer Susan Datta …

Braunstein Retiring from CSB

He led agency through transformation, advocated for mental health services.

George Braunstein said he entered the field of mental health services almost accidentally. “My first college degree was in history and education. I was going to be a high school history teacher,” Braunstein said.