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First Night Alexandria
The 22nd Annual First Night Alexandria, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party, takes over Old Town Alexandria on Dec. 31 with more than 150 performances at 24 indoor venues in Old Town and one in Del Ray, with live music, dancing and children’s activities.
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Bondareff Expands Pediatric Practice in Alexandria
Fifty-three years brings many changes.
Four-month-old Quinn Doren wiggles her toes and squirms on the table in the nursing area at Pediatric Associates of Alexandria.
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Police and Clergy Pursue New Coalition in Alexandria
Looking to close gap between community services.
Public and religious leaders in Alexandria met Nov. 30 for a second Police-Clergy Breakfast seeking to bridge a disconnect between local law enforcement and religious institutions.
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Springfield: Civic Association brings back holiday lights judging
For two and a half hours last week, north Springfield residents Tricia Barnes and Nancy Moore drove around their community judging people. Or, rather, judging their holiday decorations. “We had no idea this neighborhood was that big,” Moore said.
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Having Fun While Reading Together in Alexandria
Mentor of The Month
Becky and I go to the library each week, pick out books, read together and have fun.
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‘Share the Love’ for Meals on Wheels in Alexandria
Senior Services and Beyer Subaru team up.
Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) and Beyer Subaru of Alexandria are teaming up again for the 9th Annual “Share the Love” Campaign to support Meals on Wheels.
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Letter to the Editor: Encourage Visitors to Alexandria
Instead of spending its energy figuring out how to attract shoppers from the new MGM casino, the city should expend more effort considering how to keep people coming to what is perhaps its biggest annual attraction, the Scottish Walk.
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Letter to the Editor: Give Alexandria Police More Support
It appears that almost every day the headlines in local papers indicate that a violent crime has been committed in Alexandria.
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Letter to the Editor: Missed Opportunity at Jefferson-Houston in Alexandria
During its redistricting process the school board has neglected Jefferson-Houston — the city’s only non-accredited school and by some measures the third worst school in the entire state.
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Letter to the Editor: Balancing Capital Improvement Projects in Alexandria
Last Thursday the Alexandria School Board approved a capital budget for $611.1 million over the next 10 years.
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The Journey Beyond ‘Three Hots and a Cot’ in Mount Vernon
Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter helping homeless for 30 years.
In late August, Mount Vernon resident “Maria” was released from the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center after being incarcerated for one year.
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Man Dies from House Fire in Alexandria
On Saturday, Dec. 3, at approximately 3:47 p.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units responded for reports of a house fire in the 3700 block of Logan Court.
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Mount Vernon Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
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New Hope Housing Receives Grant
New Hope Housing, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and shelter for families and single adults in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Arlington, was the recipient of a $7,500 grant awarded recently by the Dominion Foundation, the charitable arm of Dominion Resources.
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Commentary: Quality Education at a Wise Cost
Winter break is good time for our high school seniors to focus on college.
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Mount Vernon Church Supports Women’s March
At its monthly December meeting, the board of trustees of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church voted to support the Jan. 21 Women's March on Washington D.C.
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New Volunteer Coordinator at United Community Ministries
United Community Ministries recently hired April Love as its new volunteer and community relations coordinator.
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A Collaborative Future for Arts in Alexandria
City approves Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Torpedo Factory artists turned out in force to the City Council meeting on Dec. 17 in a show of support for the artists’ institution.
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From Ground Up in Alexandria
A few blocks away from where the Ramsey Homes are set to be redeveloped, the Alexandria Redevelopment And Housing Authority (ARHA) has set its eyes on the redevelopment of another neighborhood.