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Coalition Seeks U.S. Investigation into Shootings

Also seeks details of 62 previous civil rights complaints against county police.

The Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability sent a letter to Assistant Attorney General Thomas C. Perez, U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division on Aug. 16, requesting an investigation into the shooting deaths of six people over the past several years by Fairfax County Police officers.

ASO Kicks off 2012-13 Season

On Sept. 22, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra will open its concert season with a program titled The Music of Humanity. I’m very excited about our thrilling series of concerts this year and its line-up of dynamic guest artists.

As Virginia Loses Federal Money, Debate Emerges About Fairfax County’s Course of Action

County leaders are not willing to go with the flow as feds change the rules.

Across Mount Vernon, large-scale 1960s-era parking lots dominate the landscape and flood the streams.

Incumbents and Former Incumbents Take Heat for BRAC Site Selection

Ghosts of 2008 haunt the BRAC five.

The ghosts of 2008 are haunting the campaign for mayor and City Council, as candidates clash over events leading up to the relocation of more than 6,000 daily commuters to the city’s West End.

Alexandria Cracks Down on Old Town Grocery

Two arrested for selling stolen goods; city officials say investigation is ongoing.

Don’t look for a sign announcing the Old Town Grocery. There isn’t one. But customers and investigators have been flocking to the business in the 800 block of Pendleton Street.

Ground Game Key to Churchill Football’s 3-0 Start

Bulldogs shut out Bethesda-Chevy Chase.

The Churchill football team has found success on the ground during a 3-0 start.

Bullis Football Wins Home Opener Against St. Mary’s

One year after school’s first outright IAC title, Bulldogs start 3-0.

The Bullis football team improved to 3-0.

West Potomac Field Hockey Finishes Sixth at Invitational

Wolverines beat Wakefield; lose to Fairfax, Yorktown, W-L.

The West Potomac field hockey team finished sixth at the two-day Herndon Invitational.

Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes Fourth at Herndon Invite

Washington-Lee wins fifth-place game in overtime.

Yorktown finishes fourth, W-L fifth, Wakefield eighth at two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

Marshall Goes Undefeated, Places Third at Field Hockey Invite

Scoring format leaves Statesmen out of championship game.

Marshall finished 4-0 at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

Host Herndon Finishes Runner-Up at Field Hockey Invite

Hornets led by sophomores Stone, Palacios.

The Herndon field hockey team finished second at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

Fairfax Field Hockey Wins Herndon Invitational

Rebels outscored opponents 37-1 during 10-0 start.

The Fairfax field hockey team posted four shutouts en route to winning the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

West Springfield Football Remains Undefeated

Spartans beat rival Lee to improve to 3-0.

West Springfield defeated Lee, 33-14, on Sept. 14.

Author Susan Roth demonstrates to students at Burgundy Farm Country Day School how to create …

Boys playing video games in the Game Truck donated by owner Joe Howe of Fairfax …

Romney Addresses Fairfax Crowd

Presidential candidate draws almost 3,000 at Van Dyck Park.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney appeared in Fairfax, Thursday, Sept. 13, bringing almost 3,000 supporters out to Van Dyck Park. Attendees packed the streets surrounding the park all morning, and stayed in line even if they weren’t able to get in throughout Romney’s speech.

Letter: Accurate Or Distorted Polling?

In last week's Gazette, Adrienne G. Cannon's letter was published in which she said, concerning the Westgrove Park off-leash dog area issue: "Repeated letters from one person attacking individuals and offering misleading facts does not help readers understand the public policy issues at stake." This reader would appreciate Ms. Cannon enlightening us as to exactly which facts have been misleading.

Letter: Why ID Law Is Needed

Voter fraud is a great danger that strikes at the very integrity of our election process. Voter identification is one way we can protect all our votes.

Letter: A Pro-Life Victory?

It’s being reported that the Virginia Board of Health, this past Friday, adopted a new slate of abortion center safety standards. This news comes two days following the release of several health inspection reports obtained by the Family Foundation under Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act.

Alexandria Bulletin Board: Sept. 19, 2012

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