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Letter: Vote Yes for Area Parks

As Connection readers know, the upcoming election is a pivotal one. What readers may not be aware of is that a park bond referendum question is on the ballot for Fairfax County residents. I'm writing to ask readers to vote YES for the 2012 park bond.

Diane White, director of the Marymount University Student Health Center, teaches Mashawna Kimble how to …

The Message is not the Median: Fairfax Roadsides Now Free of Political Speech

New law cracks down on political signs in public rights of way; $100 fine for violators.

Here’s a sign of the times for campaign 2012 — the roadsides in Fairfax County are almost completely free of political speech.

Choice for Alexandria Voters: Insiders Versus Outsiders at City Hall

Growth, development, taxes and spending form dividing line between city candidates.

When they head into the voting booths on Election Day, Alexandria voters will be confronted with a choice: Do they like the recent direction of government at City Hall, where controversial planning decisions have divided the city and the average residential tax bill has nearly doubled in the last decade? Or are they looking for people who will work against the status quo?

Council Notebook

Private Virtue is a public good. That’s the result of a decision this week at the Alexandria Circuit Court, which is giving the green light to city officials who want to lease part of a public alley to a private restaurant known as Virtue.

Artist Loses Freedmen’s Cemetery Commission Because He Used Religious Symbols

Traditional African symbols prompted rejection of winning design.

The Contraband and Freedmen’s Cemetery is no stranger to controversy. Now a new conflict has emerged at the final resting place for dozens of former slaves.

W-L Girls’ X-Country Places Second at Glory Days Invite

Chantilly’s McGorty, West Springfield’s Alcorta break records.

The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team finished second at the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational.

Bullis Field Hockey Beats St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes

Senior captain Walker scores game’s lone goal.

The Bullis field hockey team defeated St. Stephen's & St. Agnes, 1-0, on Oct. 11.

Fairfax Field Hockey Clinches Regional Berth

Rebels beat Statesmen for undefeated district record.

Fairfax concluded the regular season with a 2-0 victory against Marshall on Oct. 11.

Chantilly’s McGorty Breaks Glory Days Invite Record

Chargers win boys’ team championship.

Chantilly's Sean McGorty won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.

West Springfield’s Alcorta Breaks Glory Days Invite Record

Spartans win girls’ team championship.

West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.

Defense, Running Game Lead Lake Braddock Past Robinson

Bruins have won four straight after 1-2 start.

The Lake Braddock football team beat Robinson, 32-7, on Oct. 12.

A Fond Farewell

Women Mean Business group disbands.

For 12 years, they gathered in the early morning hours each week with the single purpose of helping in the city's fight against breast cancer. But after raising more than $100,000 for the annual walk and spearheading the inauguration of a new surgical fund, the members of Women Mean Business have decided to disband.

Oktoberfest Benefits Seniors

Port City Brewery hosts Meals On Wheels fundraiser.

The award-winning Port City Brewery hosted the inaugural Senior Services of Alexandria Oktoberfest tour and tasting fundraiser Oct. 16 to support the Meals On Wheels program for homebound seniors.

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Oct. 17, 2012

Upcoming events and activities

Brief: Help Raise Awareness for Alexandria’s Homeless Animals

Walk for Homeless Animals, Saturday, Oct. 21, and help AWLA raise awareness about pet overpopulation in Alexandria and throughout the region.

Brief: The Christmas Attic Seeks Artists

The Christmas Attic, an Old Town landmark, is seeking artists and community organizations — schools, churches, charities — to help produce a temporary exhibition featuring illuminated canvases of art to be revealed in each of the stores windows for “The Christmas Attic’s Holiday Advent Calendar Art Project.”

Brief: ACCT Whittles Down the Suspects in ‘And Then There Were None’

Aldersgate Church Community Theater presents “And Then There Were None,” an Agatha Christie Murder Mystery, the play is a masterpiece of mystery and murder.

Coffee with the Principal

T.C. Williams hosts Principal’s Chats.

The one-hour talk on the morning of Oct. 3 at the King Street campus had Maxey sharing information and hearing concerns and suggestions.

Alexandria School Notes: Oct. 17, 2012

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