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Letter: Closer Look Needed for Artificial Turf
Letter to the Editor
I am 20-plus year resident of Potomac living within a few miles of Bullis, and I have long admired your campus.
Vienna Jaycees Donate School Supplies
Vienna Jaycees Donate School Supplies
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Express Lanes, Rapid-Bus Transit Planned for 1-66
Improvements will be made from Capital Beltway to Haymarket.
Express lanes and rapid-bus transit could be coming to Interstate 66, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on July 17.
How 'Suite' Is That Set?
Potomac Theatre Company performs Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite.’
How 'Suite' Is That Set?
Lights, Camera Action!
Lights, Camera Action!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Candidates Square Off
Candidates Square Off
UVA Students to Tackle Global Health Issues
Area students among 52 scholarship recipients.
From studying honey as a wound-healing additive in Rwanda to assessing the effect of mobile banking on women in rural India, 52 University of Virginia students will use Center for Global Health scholarships this summer to address public health problems in the far-flung corners of the globe.

Foster Parents of the Year Encourage Fostering Teens
Teens need guidance, are fun — mostly — and the impact is huge.
Jump ahead: May is Foster Care Month
Honoring Local Black Struggle
Residents recall days of segregation, racism in Herndon duing Black History Month
Honoring Local Black Struggle
Letter: Appointed School Board Needed
Regarding the recent news of the report/study done by the accounting firm of Robinson,Farmer, Cox Association for ACPS, isn't it amazing how Superintendent Sherman completely attempts to divert attention from his responsibility as superintendent of Alexandria Public Schools and points the finger of blame on upper management employees who have either resigned or been terminated.

Helping Heroes in Need
Volunteer drivers “urgently” needed to transport local veterans to medical appointments.
When he is feeling well, 87-year-old Peter Edisal Brown enjoys tending the flowers and vegetables he grows in the garden of his Alexandria home he has owned since 1946. “I like to garden, and I wish I could still go dancing. Me and my wife, we used to love going to supper clubs like the Dipsy Doodle,” Brown said.
Woman Pleads Guilty to Financial Crimes
Woman Pleads Guilty to Financial Crimes

Local Blog Explores Spiritual Understanding
Salma Hasan Ali reflects on Ramadan.
Four years ago, Salma Hasan Ali began writing a blog called “30 Days, 30 Deeds” to share the essence of the month-long Muslim holiday Ramadan with her children (www.30days30deeds.com). Her writings reveal a heartfelt exploration of Ramadan, but also give insight into the life of a mother seeking to inspire her children to understand the true meaning of performing good deeds, expressing gratitude, saying prayers and practicing charity.
Family Forum Offers Parenting Tips
Weekly program at local YMCA teaches steps for dealing with ill-behaved children.
Family Forum Offers Parenting Tips