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‘A Party to Murder’

LTA presents fast-paced, who-done-it farce in the mold of Agatha Christie.

The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) is staging the farce, "A Party to Murder" now through Nov. 12.

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Marathon Milestone

RunningBrooke hits $1 million mark for local charities.

“I look at myself then — a naïve runner who knew nothing about what she was about to encounter.”

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Alexandria Issues Seeking Statewide Solutions

City reviews 2017 legislative package.

From the ongoing debate over Confederate statues to the cutting edge of body-camera technology, Alexandria’s City Council considered a series of local and statewide topics to be addressed in the upcoming state legislative session.

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People at Work

Sharing Food and Conversation

The telephone is ringing; customers line up at the counter for large white carry-out plastic bags of scrambled eggs and pancakes; the cash register clinks.

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Ghost Stories of Old Town

Mysteries, phantoms, and Devil-Bats lurk through city streets.

Many Old Town Alexandrians are protective of their city. For some, that defensiveness continues beyond the grave.

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Sponsored: The Enclave Groundbreaking Celebration

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A deserving celebration for the condominium you deserve. Join the Enclave for their groundbreaking celebration Saturday, November 12, 2016, from Noon until 3pm.

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John Porter Shares Whimsical Poetry

Poetry Conversations

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Mentor of The Month

Beyond Books

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Lawless Streets

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Clean-Up Honors Jeff Todd

Chamber project dedicated to his civic spirit.

Walking along Jeff Todd Way in the Mount Vernon area, picking up litter didn’t seem like an exciting way to spend a Saturday morning, but Hannah Todd didn’t seem to mind.

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Meals Tax: Myths and Misconceptions

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As the Nov. 8 General election draws near, we would like to take the opportunity to set the record straight and do some myth busting regarding the meals tax.

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Focusing on Domestic Abuse

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Since 1989, October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Vote ‘Yes’ for FCPS Teachers' Salaries

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When you vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Fairfax County voters can vote for our schools by voting to allow a four percent tax on prepared restaurant meals.

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Meals Tax Should Be Rejected

To the Editor:

Whichever Presidential and Congressional candidates Mount Vernon voters select on Nov. 8, they should vote against the proposed Fairfax County meals tax.

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Foundation’s Historic Roots

Its mission is to help needy students with learning disabilities.

“The Gunston Hall School” foundation that donates money to financially needy students with learning disabilities, has origins going back to 1892

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From Home-Based to Storefront Business

It began with a cheesecake contest at Greenbriar West Elementary School.

Longtime Fairfax resident Kimberly McDonald is proof that there is more than one way to forge a path toward success.