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President Rebuilding Together Alexandria
Her memories are vivid. She loves Alexandria. And she loves her home. After living in the city for 71 years, Mary* not only appreciates the city’s rich history but grows with it. In fact, everywhere she looks, she recollects memories from different parts of her life. As a native Alexandrian who grew up on Queen Street, Mary remembers when Quaker Lane used to be mud lands, and when shops on Mt. Vernon Avenue had to close due to the floods. As a private nurse who often worked at the Goodwin House during her 30-year career, she met and cared for many well-known people and their family members, including a relative of Jackie Kennedy. She experienced segregation during the Civil Rights era but felt that outside of school, boundaries faded and kids got along. This was especially the case during a family tragedy. When her brother drowned as a young boy, the entire community came together working to find him.
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Fear, Anger Make National Politics Local
Independent Progressive
The aftermath of the 2016 Presidential Election sent shockwaves around the nation and through our community. The ferment from turmoil around the White House seems especially strong in Reston.
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Abortion Bills Aborted in Richmond
Bills that some Alexandrian representatives supported stall in committees.
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Kids Sending Smiles Around the World
Youth non-profit to hold 5K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer at Burke Lake Park.
The Court of the 2013 Lee District Lady Fairfax was in session, but there were no royal activities underway. Instead, 11-year-old Samantha Underwood and her friends were busy reminiscing about past events and planning future ones for Kids Sending Smiles (KSS)—the charitable organization they established when a friend of Philippine ancestry told Samantha about the conditions and the poverty, especially among young girls, in the native country of her family.
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Getting Back to Work with Confidence
Panel reassures seniors looking for jobs.
For older adults looking to return to the labor force, getting back to work requires confidence and a willingness to embrace new technologies.
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Living In Park Owned Housing
Living In Park Owned Housing
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Island Creek Principal Starts Fresh
Island Creek Principal Starts Fresh
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Reston Triathlete Goes National
Emily Landeryou, 15, a rising junior at South Lakes High, competes at national level.
Imagine competing in a 750 meter open water swim, then a 12-mile bike and lastly a three-mile run. Exhausted yet? Emily Landeryou, a 15-year-old rising junior at South Lakes High School and elite triathlete can compete in such a race with ease.
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Creating Private, Restful Retreat
Designers offer suggestions for decorating the perfect bedroom.
While most people crave a good night’s sleep, it remains a dream for many. A bedroom that is both chic and comfortable can help the overworked find that restful slumber.
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Editorial: Connection Papers Win Awards
Variety of coverage honored at annual Virginia Press Association conference.
On Saturday, April 18, a group of journalists from the Connection Newspapers traveled to Roanoke for the annual Virginia Press Association event to collect awards for business reporting, government writing, writing about health, science and the environment, feature writing, sports writing, column writing, obituaries, cartoons, entertainment pages and writing, public safety writing, editorial pages and writing, page design, informational graphics and more.
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Mount Vernon: Candidates Seek Primary Victory
At forums, four candidates seek to differentiate themselves.
Mount Vernon residents have not experienced such intense political competition to choose a Democratic nominee for an elected local office in a generation.
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Promoting Corporate Greening
Energy Star Challenge issued to local businesses.
Promoting Corporate Greening
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People Notes, July 9-15
People Notes, July 9-15
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Ongoing Events
Ongoing Events
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Images of Faith
Tapestries at Temple B'nai Shalom depict months, values of congregation.
Images of Faith
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Helping Iraq’s Most Vulnerable
Capt. Jonathan Powers, who served a tour in Iraq, hopes to return to work with children.
Helping Iraq’s Most Vulnerable
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Images of Faith
Tapestries at Temple B'nai Shalom depict months, values of congregation.
Images of Faith
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Images of Faith
Tapestries at Temple B'nai Shalom depict months, values of congregation.
Images of Faith