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Rollin' with the Dawgs

Middle schoolers spend a week learning the reality of cops and criminals.

Rollin' with the Dawgs

Preparing for Possible Flu Pandemic

Protecting Against Pandemic Flu

Preparing for Possible Flu Pandemic

In The Ring With Faith

Local graduate’s documentary film premiers at SilverDocs Film Festival.

In The Ring With Faith

From 'Armpit' to 'Jewel'

Lorton Arts Foundation opens Workhouse Arts Center to the public for first tours before construction starts.

From 'Armpit' to 'Jewel'

From 'Armpit' to 'Jewel'

Lorton Arts Foundation opens Workhouse Arts Center to the public for first tours before construction starts.

From 'Armpit' to 'Jewel'

One Person at a Time

MVLE president shares perspective on work.

One Person at a Time

History Preserved in McLean

A McLean family uses a conservation easement to preserve their 19th century farm property.

History Preserved in McLean

‘Sister to Sister’

Good Shepherd women’s group confronts domestic violence.

‘Sister to Sister’

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Alexandria Leaders Consider Lawsuit Challenging Takeover of Long-Troubled School

Unless courts intervene, new statewide division will take control of Jefferson-Houston next year.

Is Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell's effort to take over Jefferson-Houston School constitutional?

‘They Love Each Other with All Their Hearts’

Chantilly High presents ‘You Can’t Take it With You.’

A funny and heartwarming story of an American family is portrayed in Chantilly High’s upcoming production of “You Can’t Take It with You.” It’s the school’s Cappies show and, said Director Ed Monk, “It’s double-cast because we have such a huge group of talented juniors and seniors.”

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Creating Attractive Access

Front elevation universal design solution is both functional and architecturally appropriate.

In many respects, well-executed universal design speaks to the hope that a better world is not only possible, but within our grasp. Certainly the intention is to include people with challenged mobility. And it follows that a good universal design solution can be an enhancement not just for one person, but for everyone.

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Long-time Springfield Resident Shares His Story of Flying

Raymond Gilbert, who served in World War II, will turn 90 later this month.

As long-time Springfield resident Raymond Gilbert prepares to turn 90 years old on Jan. 23, he will continue working on his autobiography and reflect on his time in World War II and as a value engineer for the Department of Defense.

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Column: Getting Into Hot Water Again

Legend has it that civilization began with hot water. Most of us could not imagine a life without that hot wake-up stuff in the morning. My grandfather heated hot water in a big pot on the wood stove for the weekly bath on Saturday evening. Lots of folks used to do that.

A Legacy Lives On

Lake Braddock Theater Boosters donate money to pay for the Joe Leotta Scholarship.

A Legacy Lives On

'Strange Bedfellows'

Letter to the Editor

'Strange Bedfellows'

'Strange Bedfellows'

Letter to the Editor

'Strange Bedfellows'

Mount Vernon Teachers Pass National Boards

Mount Vernon Teachers Pass National Boards

Sprawl Worsens Drought

New report reaches troubling conclusions.

Sprawl Worsens Drought

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Alexandria: Making of a Megachurch

Alfred Street Baptist Church prepares for 181,151-square-foot expansion.

On Sundays, Alfred Street Baptist Church, one of the city’s oldest black churches, is one of the most popular spots in Alexandria’s Historic District. According to Deacon James Garrett, the church has added more than 3,000 new members over the last eight years. If all goes according to plan, it’s going to get a little more spacious inside Alexandria’s historic Alfred Street Baptist Church, but some residents are concerned it comes at the cost of crowding their neighbors.

Potomac: AppCoach Guides Students

Levitt inspires self-understanding for college essays.

Applying to college can be a daunting process for high school students.