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Letter: City Can’t Subsidize Rents

There have been recent discussions in Alexandria about whether the city should purchase apartment complexes and convert them to subsidized affordable housing units.

Column: Keeping a Promise

The mission of Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is to provide the environment, resources, and commitment to ensure that each and every student succeeds — academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.

Curry Mantra Restaurant Celebrates Anniversary

Zagat-rated Indian restaurant Curry Mantra celebrates its one-year anniversary in April 2012 with the opening of its expansion at 9984 Main Street in Fairfax.

Going Green in Lorton

County uses reclaimed water to irrigate golf course, little league fields.

The fairways at Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton and the South County Little League fields are getting a little greener this summer.

LCAC celebrates its Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

As part of National Volunteer Week (April 15 – 21), the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC), a human services nonprofit providing emergency food and financial assistance along with self sufficiency programs to thousands of individuals in southeast Fairfax County, hosted a "Thank You Open House" for LCAC volunteers on Wednesday, April 18.

Workhouse Arts Center Hosts Japanese Art and Culture Day

The Workhouse Arts Center celebrated Japanese Art and Culture Day, in celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Gift of Trees, National Cherry Blossom Festival. Visitors to the Workhouse Arts Center enjoyed and array of interesting, educational, and entertaining activities celebrating the art and culture, both ancient and modern, of Japan.

Car Show Slated for April 29

All proceeds benefit children’s hospital.

Besides being a longtime Clifton resident and its former mayor, Jim Chesley is also a classic-car aficionado. He’s president of the Custom Cruisers of Northern Virginia, and the group is putting on a car show to benefit a children’s hospital.

Area Roundup

Things happening in Burke, Springfield, Lorton, and Fairfax.

Good, Bad and Ugly In Virginia Budget

The Virginia Senate finally adopted the State Budget on a vote of 21-19 last week. It now goes to the Governor for his amendments.

Fundraiser Planned for Animal Shelter

Wine-tasting event is May 5.

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is a place of refuge for animals needing care. They often arrive ill or injured, and many have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

‘Step Through the Looking Glass’

Woodson presents ‘Alice in Wonderland in Steampunk.’

To say Woodson High’s play, "Alice in Wonderland in Steampunk" is something special would be a huge understatement.

Burke Residents Recognized

Volunteer Fairfax, along with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, will honor 117 local volunteers during the 20th Anniversary Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. The Awards will be held Friday, April 27, at the Waterford at Springfield in Springfield. With more than 500 guests expected to be in attendance, the Awards is one of the largest community-wide recognition events for volunteers.

Mount Vernon Boys’ Soccer Remains Undefeated

Castellon’s two second-half goals lift Majors past Stuart.

The Mount Vernon boys' soccer team defeated Stuart 3-1 on April 21 to remain undefeated.

Sports Briefs: Mount Vernon Crew Wins 3 Golds

The Mount Vernon crew team competed in the Baltimore Invitational Regatta on Saturday, April 14. The men’s novice 8, women’s lightweight 8 and women’s novice 4 all earned gold medals for their first-place finishes.

Churchill’s Edens, Arthur-Williams Compete at Capital Classic

Edens scores 11 in win, Arthur-Williams grabs 7 rebounds in defeat.

Two of the best basketball players Churchill has to offer stepped outside of their usual Bulldog roles during the 39th Annual Capital Classic on April 21, but that didn’t stop Sam Edens and Sarafina Arthur-Williams from having an impact during the all-day all-star event at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria.

Business Matters

Say goodbye to the Alexandria Sanitation Authority. Say hello to Alexandria Renew Enterprises, and get ready to pay two bills instead of one.

Council Notebook

Mayor Bill Euille is asking his colleagues on the City Council to refrain from answering questions about where they think the Potomac Yard Metro should be located.

Tensions Rising Between Arlington and Alexandria Over Transit Corridor

Alexandria leaders lash out at Arlington officials for backing out of an environmental analysis.

Tensions between Alexandria and Arlington are growing along Route 1, where city and county leaders are moving in different directions about how the jurisdictions want to create a high-capacity transit corridor.

Spreading the Wealth on the Campaign Trail for Alexandria City Council

Wide disparity in fundraising numbers for council candidates.

In the first three months of the year, first-time candidate Sean Holihan raised more money than any of his competitors in the campaign for cash this political season.

T.C. Williams’ Huggins, Moss Compete in Capital Classic

Episcopal’s Fitzpatrick coaches Adala Moto, Savage.

It didn’t long for T.C. Williams senior T.J. Huggins to show he could play with some of the nation’s best at the 39th Annual Capital Classic.

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