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Vienna Halloween Parade Keeps Them Smiling

Floats, emergency vehicles, bands and costumed children set the mood for festive evening.

The weather during the 66th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade on Wednesday, Oct. 24, did not merely cooperate, it begged the community to revel in its balmy temperatures and clear skies.

Mentor of the Month: Leigh Ann Smith

Leigh Ann Smith has been mentoring with Higher Achievement in Alexandria since spring of 2010. She takes the time each week to prepare a lesson for all of her scholars that will both teach them concrete skills and keep them engaged at the same time. On

Priorities for ‘14

Elected officials cite accomplishments and challenges.

This is the first in a three-part series on the accomplishments of 2013 and the priorities for 2014 for Mount Vernon by local and state elected officials. Community leaders will share their observations in subsequent parts.

Correction

Letter to the Editor

Correction

Letter: Citizen’s Review Board Needed

To the Editor: Regarding your report on Commonwealth Attorney Randy Sengel's findings into the shooting of Taft Sellers [Alexandria Gazette Packet, July 4]: It seems to be straightforward enough, but it causes me to question whether one local law enforcement official (the commonwealth attorney) should be investigating the fatal shooting of a citizen by other local law enforcement officials (Alexandria police officers).

Great Falls Says Goodbye, Old Friend

This week, the Virginia Department of Transportation chopped down the oak on Georgetown Pike and Walker Road that Great Falls Citizens Association and residents had been rooting for.

Letter: Prescription for Good Governance

To the Editor: Despite being one of the wealthiest communities in the country, Montgomery County is not exempt from poverty. Many residents lack the means to obtain health insurance and/or medical care.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Conversation Stopper

Westfield Students Learn about Ethics

Kaine Sees Immigration as a ‘Talent Issue’

Senator visits Oracle, discusses immigration reform.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D) on Monday, April 22, visited Oracle, a global technology company in Reston, to meet with leaders of the Northern Virginia technology corridor and discuss his efforts to help their businesses grow and thrive, including a comprehensive solution to the nation’s broken immigration system.

Alexandria: T.C. Williams Field Hockey Headed to State Tournament

Titans to face Frank W. Cox in semifinals Friday.

The T.C. Williams field hockey team will play Frank W. Cox in the state semifinals on Friday.

19th annual Band and Orchestra Camp is the largest ever.

Summertime Sounds at Franklin

School Notes

Ralph Kahler, Great Falls “I think Mitt Romney’s experience and his plan for the economy …

Nonprofits like Cornerstones were ready and willing to assist amid the government agencies, banks, financial …

Community Role Models Rolls Out New Program

Initiative aims to involve Arlington's young adults in community service.

Community Role Models Rolls Out New Program

Alexandria: Butting Heads on Ramsey Homes

Sudden reversal in saga of Alexandria affordable housing.

After seven hours of debate, the decision not to rezone Ramsey Homes on Saturday was rendered moot when one City Council member announced three days later that he’d changed his mind.

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