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Alexandria City Council Poised to Rezone Waterfront

City manager declines to talk about developers interested in the waterfront.

Can City Manager Rashad Young name any developer who is interested in the waterfront?

Neighbors Press Hybla Valley Walmart to Install Wheel Locks on Shopping Carts

Cleanup crews say carts clog Little Hunting Creek.

Betty Scutt pushes her shopping cart through a ragged parking lot of the Walmart on Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley.

Hayfield’s Overstreet Shares Vault State Title

Woodson's Freidman fourth in all-around.

Overstreet finishes top eight in two events at state meet.

Lake Braddock Wins First District Title Since 2002

Gregorits named MVP of Patriot District tournament.

The Bruins' season ends with a loss to Robinson in the regional quarterfinals.

TC Girls’ Basketball Wins Patriot District Championship

Titans beat Woodson for first district title since 2009.

The Titans' season ends in regional quarterfinals.

Seahawks End Majors' Season with Buzzer-Beater

Mount Vernon girls' basketball loses in regional quarterfinals.

South Lakes advances to face Oakton in the Northern Region semifinals.

Centreview Roundups Wednesday, Feb. 20

Roundups for the Centreview area.

Following in His Dad’s Footsteps

Ben Sisson is county’s Volunteer Rookie Firefighter of the Year.

Ben Sisson is just 20, but he’s just been honored as Fairfax County’s 2012 Volunteer Rookie Firefighter of the Year. He received the recognition and a plaque last Tuesday, Feb. 12, along with other volunteer firefighters, during a ceremony before the Board of Supervisors.

Pancakes, Coffee and Donations

Centreville IHOP Holds Leukemia, Lymphoma Fundraiser

Pancakes and syrup make a tasty meal; but at the Centreville IHOP, they’re also a way to raise money. And that’s what happened Feb. 5 when the restaurant held a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).

Letter to the Editor: Litter Poisons Environment

Michael Pope’s recent article [“Carts Clog Creek,” Feb. 14] brings needed attention to the problem of the shopping carts that end up in Little Hunting Creek.

Hearing the Cry of the Poor

“Provide!” prays Sarah Heckman.

One of these chilly mornings you might spot her cycling furiously on the George Washington bike path, flying along like a comet. If you wave, she’ll dazzle you with a smile and wave back.

Column: Seeing Progress on U.S. 1

As we move to the end of the General Assembly session, we are engaged in intense negotiations on the major issues. Also, we have had significant progress on U.S. 1.

Column: Legislature Enters Final Week

Working for and with my constituents in Richmond is always exciting, and this year is no different. As we enter the final week of the session, conference committees are meeting to iron out the differences in House and Senate versions of several key bills.

Man Pleads Guilty to Murder

Walker killed Centreville woman in January 2012.

One year ago, Benjamin Luke Walker walked into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s pre-release center and confessed to killing his roommate, a 22-year-old Centreville woman.

Four Plead Guilty: Real Estate Fraud

Chantilly woman faces five years in prison.

Four people pleaded guilty Tuesday, Feb. 19, in federal court in Alexandria to conspiring to fraudulently take over the titles of homes in Washington, D.C., without the real property owners’ knowledge, selling those homes and keeping the profit. Among those entering a plea was Melissa McWilliams, 35, of Chantilly.

Centreview Entertainment Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20

Entertainment calendar for the Centreview area.

MetroStage Garners 7 Helen Hayes Nominations.

Griffin named a “Helen’s Star.”

Theatre Washington has announced the nominations for the 2013 Helen Hayes Awards with Alexandria’s MetroStage Theater among the 25 theatre companies nominated in 26 categories.