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Don’t Forget to Feed Your Backyard Pets in Arlington
If you want to buy birdseed, you have to be persistent.
School Notes
School Notes
Commentary: Disparity, Poverty Hidden by Communities’ Wealth
“How hard would it be for someone to invite me in for a bowl of soup?”
Arlington: Clement Challenges Garvey
Garvey faces longshot opposition from Clement.
The odds are not good for Audrey Clement. In November, Clement is the sole opposition to Libby Garvey, the incumbent County Board chair.
Petersen Takes Stock
At midway point, Fairfax delegate contemplates 2005 legislation.
Petersen Takes Stock
Centreville/Chantilly: How To Vote; It Matters
Election Day is Nov. 3, and on that day, virtually every state and local office is on the ballot. In-person absentee voting begins Sept. 18, barely two weeks from now.
Bond Vote for Schools
Voters will decide whether to support $92.6 million in bonds to support renovations, construction and land acquisitions.
Bond Vote for Schools
You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
March 4 is a great day. That’s the day, back in 1970, when Willa* moved from Jamaica to the States, following many of her friends who had done so in the ‘60s. First living in Fairfax, Willa and her husband moved to northwest D.C. after he joined her here in 1976.
Not Enough Progress Made on Affordable Housing in Alexandria
Alexandria Needs Assessment finds affordable housing severely lacking.
The 2010 City Council Strategic Plan laid out seven main goals for the city’s long-term development. Goal number one was to “achieve a net increase in the number of dedicated affordable rental and ownership units in the city by 2015.”
Building Tomorrow’s Cyber Defenders
Local students participate in cybersecurity camp.
“I discovered I really like this and, when I go to GMU, I’ll change my major from chemistry to computers.” -Fairfax High senior Jessica Miers
Column: Keeping a Promise
The mission of Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is to provide the environment, resources, and commitment to ensure that each and every student succeeds — academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.
Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteering
Better Reception
Cell phone and wireless Internet towers considered for Burke Centre.
Better Reception
Five-Year-Old Handcuffed for Hating School in Montgomery County
The five-year-old left his school building during the school day and was walking down the street when confronted by police officers who yelled at him that he wasn’t allowed to make his own decisions.
Helping to End and Prevent Homelessness
Nonprofits around Northern Virginia help with chronic homelessness, homeless families, victims of domestic violence, homeless youth and more.
Nonprofits around Northern Virginia help with chronic homelessness, homeless families, victims of domestic violence, homeless youth and more.
Diversity in Elected Bodies in Alexandria
A look at council, School Board members’ economic interests.
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‘A Place Where Their Lives Have Purpose’ in Fairfax City
Cameron’s Coffee and Chocolates celebrates six years.
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