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Column: Devolution - A Dirty Word?

It must be if a mere mention of it would send the majority of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors headed to the General Assembly session with their hair afire - at taxpayer's expense. To devolve: the act of transferring responsibilities from one entity to another.

BRAC Poses Threat to City

Economic impact of Department of Defense decision on Alexandria could be long term.

BRAC Poses Threat to City

Centre View Bulletin Board, Sept. 5, 2012

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Centreview Bulletin Board 8/22

Centreview Bulletin Board 8/22

Centreview Bulletin Board 8/29

Centreview Bulletin Board 8/29

Letter: Proven Problem-solver

Letter to the Editor

The current primary race for Mayor of Alexandria does indeed offer us a choice, as many have pointed out in these opinion pages. Our choice is Kerry Donley.

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Remembering Grace

Fairfax family honors sister’s fighting spirit by forming “Team Grace.”

Call it charm or charisma, some people just naturally light up a room when they walk into it. Grace Ann LeGros of Centreville was one of those people.

Court Won't Hear Appeal

Neighbors of Buddhist Temple Are Pleased with the Supreme Court's Action.

Court Won't Hear Appeal

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Alexandria Appetite: Good Restaurants Make Good Neighbors

Once bereft of eateries, Carlyle community now boasts embarrassment of riches.

For years, the Carlyle community has been more than a nine-to-five business district. While condos and apartments have been full for more than half a decade, the restaurant population has been slow to catch up. In a neighborhood that was once dominated primarily by sandwich shops and other lunchtime eateries, some more substantial dining spots have emerged, and they’re certainly worth a visit.

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Launching ‘A Friday Affair’

A marketplace for community businesses.

Gale Curcio and Nina Tisara have collaborated to organize, promote, and manage what they said was a much needed new community venue for small businesses. Nestled in Mason Hill's community at the highest elevation point in southern Fairfax County, the historic Hollin Hall building on Windmill lane fulfills their vision of a new community market and meeting place.

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Hawkins Steps Down From Alexandria EDP

Landrum named acting CEO.

Val Hawkins, credited with luring the National Science Foundation Headquarters away from its longtime home in Ballston, stepped down effective March 15 as president and CEO of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership.

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Investing in the Community

The Wise Investor Group supports Embry Rucker Shelter during Baird Gives Back Week.

The Wise Investor Group supports Embry Rucker Shelter

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No Grad Left Behind in Herndon

Parents raise $7,500 at Casino Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser for HHS Class of 2020 grad celebration.

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Redesigning Tysons Corner

Community forum examines design options and smart growth.

Redesigning Tysons Corner

Redesigning Tysons Corner

Community forum examines design options and smart growth.

Redesigning Tysons Corner

Redesigning Tysons Corner

Community forum examines design options and smart growth.

Redesigning Tysons Corner

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People At Work: Read My Lips

Lipsology uncovers personality traits.

Letter to the Editor: Unnecessary Legal Expense

Hooray for whistleblowers at City Hall! They point out how our taxpayer money can be protected/used more effectively.

‘Who You Gonna Call?’

Past President, Senior Services of Alexandria

"Mom's in the hospital following a fall and surgery. Just this morning the social worker called to say they are discharging her to a rehabilitation facility tomorrow and I need to approve of the placement! But I don't know anything about this place or what to expect!"

McLeanCVA Senior Source Expands Service

Two new locations open in McLean.

To meet the growing interest of McLean residents, a group of volunteers has been working to create a village to meet the unique needs of the community.