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Bonding in Alexandria

Unity Basketball Tournament brings police and return citizens together.

People of all walks of life ate together, prayed together and played together on March 11 at George Washington Middle School.

The Music Man

ASO executive director Paul Frank dies at 76.

A conductor’s podium was as much an office for Paul Frank as was the traditional CEO corner suite.

Charting His Course

ASF apprentice builds for the future.

For nine months, Jay Helinksi worked as an apprentice with the Alexandria Seaport Foundation.

The Mailman

One of city’s first African American mailmen, and longtime civic activist, dies.

Even for those who didn't know his name, Arthur Martin Nelson was the face of the community.

Death or Resurrection?

Church’s offer on affordable housing needs additional city support.

The future of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection’s slated affordable housing project hangs in the air while City Council decides on the FY2018 budget.

The Sound of Heaven Touching Earth

Mark 1:14-15 — Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”

Future Nurse Hopefuls Receive Fatzinger Scholarships

In memory of Harriet H. Fatzinger.

You don’t just become a nurse, it’s something you have in your heart.

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Hears Route 1 Update

Public information meeting scheduled for April 18

Widening of Route 1 over three miles between Jeff Todd Way and Napper Road is still in the preliminary design phase.

Paint by Numbers

New study shows Torpedo Factory as top ranked city attraction.

The Torpedo Factory is the biggest attraction in Alexandria to people already in the Torpedo Factory — it’s getting people there that’s the trouble.

Above and Beyond

Council exceeds city manager’s recommended maximum tax rate.

In a year of new fees and a proposed real estate tax increase, the Alexandria City Council upped the ante by surpassing the recommended maximum tax rate to provide more funding to city schools.

Pipeline Playwrights' Next Reading

"The Men My Mother Loved" by Soo-Jin Lee at Alexandria's MetroStage on March 20.

Pipeline Playwrights will present its next reading of the world premiere play, "The Men My Mother Loved," by Soo-Jin Lee on Monday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at MetroStage in Alexandria.

Japanese Hibachi Experiences Blend Entertainment with Dinner.

This week’s cold snap may have shaken most of the cherry blossoms loose, but the month-long celebration of the United States’ friendship with Japan continues apace.

Commentary: Congratulations, But What Does ACT Do Again?

As the new director of development at ACT for Alexandria, I was excited to begin sharing the news with my friends about my new job and this fantastic organization.

Commentary: What To Do with All That Energy

Well, something's happening and it's got people’s passion stirring!

Mentor of The Month

Finding Joy in Reading

In late 2015, I began looking for volunteer opportunities as a way to give back to my community.

Commentary: A Day Without Whining

What do women really want? If you live in our area, the obvious answer is a day off from work.

Commentary: What Happens to Uninsured Virginians?

With the recent release of what is looking to be a detrimental and ill-planned Republican healthcare bill, and with major GOP candidates for Governor endorsing an irresponsible Medicaid block grant, Virginians are once again paying for the legislature’s ongoing failure to expand Medicaid.

Area Filmmakers at Bethesda Film Fest

Films include art of painting with wax, history of collard greens, and a doctor walking the line of his own morality.

The fifth annual Bethesda Film Fest will take place on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18, and will feature five short documentaries made by local filmmakers.

Arlington's Signature Stages ‘Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing’

Story about a songstress whose off-key singing becomes a pop phenomenon in the 1960s.

Signature Theatre in Arlington is staging "Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing" from now through March 26.

Recruiting for New Principal

Search begins for new Yorktown High School principal.

Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Patrick Murphy and Dr. Kristi Murphy, assistant superintendent of human resources for Arlington Public Schools, met with parents at Yorktown High School to review the selection process, on the evening of March 8.

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