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Myers to Face Guzman, Hammond in School Board Elections

Myers Runs for Sugarland Run

Myers to Face Guzman, Hammond in School Board Elections

About City’s Financial Future

To the Editor: In his Aug. 2 critique of Macdonald’s letter, Mark Williams asserts the following: rating agencies don’t consider tax hikes when considering a city’s credit rating; that the mayor “has no unilateral role in establishing the city’s taxable base budget or levy rate;” Macdonald’s mischaracterized Alexandria’s fiscal prognosis as being somewhat “negative;” and finally says Macdonald “may not appreciate” how Alexandria’s capital improvements are actually financed.

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Removing Barriers to College

Local services help students complete college paperwork, remove barriers.

LaQuita King relocated across the state from Chesapeake, Va., to Alexandria in the summer of 2013, moving into an apartment with her aunt and three cousins. King had just graduated from high school and was looking forward to taking classes at Northern Virginia Community College. So far, that hasn’t happened.

Letter to the Editor: Business As Usual

At City Council's meeting on Saturday, Jan. 25, council voted to uphold the resolutions for "What's Next Alexandria Civic Engagement" process and use these "tools" in order to foster better communication between city hall and Alexandria residents.

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Fast-casual Alternative with a European Flair in Fairfax

‘Dulce Crepes’ brings European style.

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Column: Couple of Bad Weeks for Virginia

The Commonwealth that has been reeling all year from a spate of bad publicity from the legislative session found itself in the national spotlight again as the president of its nationally premiere university was forced out in a behind-the-scenes maneuver by a couple of members of the Board of Visitors without a formal vote.

Eisenberg Touts Experience

Former board member brings know-how, but opponents say too many ties bring conflicts of interest.

Eisenberg Touts Experience

A-3 Is Back

Judge rules that western Loudoun zoning reverts to one house per three acres.

A-3 Is Back

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Author Chet Nagle to Speak at GOP Women Meeting

The Republican Women of Clifton's (RWC) April general meeting will be held on Monday, April 16, when Chet Nagle, author of the book "Iran Covenant," will speak about the military options the U.S. and Israel face regarding Iran's nuclear weapons program.

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Reston Association Chooses New CEO

One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP

One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP

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Preparing for New School Year

Home organizing saves space and time.

Booked for the Summer

Booked for the Summer

Comstock Wants Accountability

Delegate Comstock laid out a clear plan for ethics reforms at the McLean Citizen’s Association debate. Delegate Comstock pointed out that currently there are no substantial punishments or penalties for breaking an ethics law. In order to change the behavior of certain politicians, on both sides of the aisle, laws need to be in place to hold candidates that misuse campaign money accountable with financial or personal penalties.

Letter: Police Need Review Board

Letter to the Editor

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All the President’s Spymasters

CIA’s top historian examines the relationship between presidents and the agency’s directors.

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Opinion: Independent Progressive: Lake Anne Progress Despite Governance

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Letter: Let’s Be Open-Minded

To the Editor: It is disappointing and concerning to see some residents of this City, much less our Parks and Recreation Commission (“PRC”), so quickly leap to criticize the sports complex proposed by the St. James Group (“SJG”).

Commentary: More on Civic Engagement

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To the Rescue in Alexandria

CARES Act, SBA loans aim to save small businesses.

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