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May 12 marked the 15th year of the Day Prom, a fancy affair organized specifically …

A Pond In Every Yard — Stormwater Management Or Not

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Much To Lose

KAT Camp Kids Get Away Clean

Alexandria's Debt Has More Than Doubled Over Last Decade

City officials are on the verge of violating their own debt ceiling.

In the last decade, the city's debt has more than doubled from $200 million to more than $500 million — a burden that is becoming increasingly difficult for the city to manage, especially considering plans for Alexandria to finance the construction of a new Metrorail station at Potomac Yard.

Alexandria: Remembering H. Stewart Dunn, Jr.

Civil liberties advocate dies at 87.

Stew Dunn was known for many things, primarily his commitment to civil liberties and a passion for the City of Alexandria. But not long ago he made a revelation that took even his son Chris by surprise.

Competing Through Pain

Springfield resident Nicole Doering keeps running, horseback riding despite two hip surgeries.

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Looking Ahead to the Past’s Future: Education Center Advancing Rapidly

History lives within Mount Vernon’s new education complex.

Looking Ahead to the Past’s Future: Education Center Advancing Rapidly

Food for Everyone During Pandemic in Alexandria

ALIVE! serves as the City’s basic food resource for people in need through many programs targeting specific populations.

Ann Patterson, Food Program Director for ALIVE!, says that the first week after the pandemic was announced, they packed for 400 in their regular food distribution but 1,100 families showed up.

Ricker-Spicer Brings Drama to Life

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Ricker-Spicer Brings Drama to Life

Ex-convicts Discuss Voting Rights Restoration

Arlingtonian ex-convicts meet with governor to discuss voting rights restoration.

The right to vote is one of the most fundamental American freedoms, and one denied to many Virginians released from prison on felony charges. On June 29, Gov. Terry McAuliffe met in Alexandria’s Northern Virginia Urban League with advocates for the restoration of ex-inmate’s rights.

Shelter in Place for the Holidays

Disaster preparedness items are a thoughtful alternative this holiday season.

Shelter in Place for the Holidays

Marian Van Landingham, State Delegate, District 45

‘Source of Support’ for Sick Children

Ellie’s Hats celebrates its fifth anniversary.

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Lawmakers Wrap-up Richmond Legislative Session

Unspent TANF grant money, prisoner rights among social issues discussed.

On average, low income families in Virginia who are eligible and sign up for funds from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant receive $269 monthly and are cut off after five years. But lawmakers say there’s a lot more unexpended money available in the federal grant that, if it remains unused, could one day be taken back.

Democrats Launch Primary Campaign

Candidates are eager to win back two seats lost in the last election cycle.

Six candidates officially launched their campaigns this week at a meeting of the Alexandria Democratic Committee, and several more are expected in the coming weeks.

Swimming for a Worthy Cause

First annual South Run Swim-a-Thon raises money for Life with Cancer organization.

Swimming for a Worthy Cause

Issues Facing Alexandria Residents

A look at some of the major items on the agenda for the near future.

Vienna Man Killed in Iraq

Loved ones remember Ayman Taha, who studied economics before joining the Army Special Forces.