Stories for August 2017

Stories for August 2017

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Thursday, August 31

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Pipeline Playwrights in Page-to-Stage Festival

Four Alexandria playwrights will have plays presented at The Kennedy Center on Sept. 4.

Pipeline Playwrights

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What’s Ahead For Alexandria

Council lays out legislative priorities for the fall.

Alexandria City Council Plans

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Dance instructor, choreographer Grace Machanic dies at 81.

Dance instructor, choreographer Grace Machanic dies at 81.

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Restored B-17 honors WWII aviation.

WWII Bomber honored

Wednesday, August 30

Commentary: #CallTextLive — A Hashtag to Remember

Opinion: Editorial: Helping After Harvey

Give locally in Texas; give money not stuff.

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Northam Outlines Educational Priorities

Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.

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Time for School

Making the transition from summer to the classroom.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 35th Year

Participants can compete in 70 different events.

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.

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Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis

Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.

Tuesday, August 29

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Alexandria Parks Pictorial

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Getting Down to Business in Alexandria

Navigating the ABCs

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There’s No Place Like Home in Alexandria

Alexandria: From the waterfront to the West End.

How Alexandria Got Its Shape

History of boundary changes in Alexandria.

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The Forgotten Town

The saga of short-lived Potomac, Va.

A Mayoral Welcome to the Historic City of Alexandria

Get Involved with Alexandria City Public Schools

Monday, August 28

A Walk on the Caffeinated Side in Alexandria

Thursday, August 24

The Best Defense Money Can’t Buy in Alexandria

Public Defender Office celebrates 30 years.

Opinion: Dedicated To Community: Tim Elliot

Former School Board chair championed Scholarship Fund of Alexandria.

Opinion: Remembering Patsy Ticer

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why Does Old Town Look Like This?

The following open letter is addressed to Mayor Silberberg, members of City Council, City Manager Mark Jinks.

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Build Your Business with the Power of Trend: Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions

Build Your Business with the Power of Trend Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions by leveraging the home’s greatest visual impact. Come learn how to use trend to grow your business.

Courting Controversy in Alexandria

Planning Commission reviews its mission.

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A Hero’s Farewell

Norm Hatch laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

U.S. Marine Corps veteran

Wednesday, August 23

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NOVA Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

A “huge scientific phenomenon.”

Editorial Opinion: Expand Medicaid Now

It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia turned down, but not too late to gain coverage for 400,000 and boost the economy.

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only!

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only! October 5, 7:30pm – Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall

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Thousands gather to watch solar eclipse.

Thousands gather to watch solar eclipse.

Crime Report

Crime Report

Driver Robbed at Gunpoint

Driver Robbed at Gunpoint

Arrest Follows Robbery Attempt

Arrest Follows Robbery Attempt

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

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2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

Tuesday, August 22

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Sept. 15

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Sept. 15

Monday, August 21

Alexandria’s MetroStage Presents ‘Wizard of Hip’

Comic journey of Afro Jo, an “everyman,” as he travels to adulthood.

Friday, August 18

Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 255 Alexandria homes sold between $2,963,262-$97,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2017

Thursday, August 17

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Love and Humanity

The hidden mirror and its sight of the mind of mankind.

Commentary: Covert Matters: ‘Peaceable Assembly’

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Making Pet Microchips More Effective

Senior DOT Para-Transit Program

Providing eligible seniors independence.

Commentary: Celebrating National Health Center Week

Commentary: Spending Time with Nonprofits in Alexandria

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Seeing for Themselves in Alexandria

Joint city-schools capital planning task force tours proposed city project sites.

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100 Years of Scouting Experience in Alexandria

Ambassador Girl Scout Troop members graduate from T.C. Williams

‘The Quintessential Community Volunteer and Activist’

Mary Anne Weber committed to her city.

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395 Express Lanes

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Sworn In in Alexandria

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DPC of Alexandria Turns 90

Gala to be held Sept. 30.

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Play Ball

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GW Birthday Parade units honored.

GW Birthday Parade units honored.

Mass for First Responders

Honoring those who “put their lives on the line.”

Honoring those who “put their lives on the line.”

Find a Spot

New parking standards under review.

Task Force Reviewing New Parking Standards

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Meet Chef Justus Frank

Live Oak specializes in Charleston inspired Southern cuisine.

Chef profile

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Meet Chef Justus Frank

Live Oak specializes in Charleston inspired Southern cuisine.

Chef profile

Violence in Charlottesville reignites questions about Alexandria’s Confederate icons.

Questions about Alexandria’s Confederate icons.

Four Menus to Try for Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week

Wednesday, August 16

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Back to School Community Day Aug. 23

Haircuts, backpacks at Gum Springs Community Center.

Community Day Gum Springs

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Sept. 2

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Sept. 2

Tuesday, August 15

Opinion: On Events in Charlottesville

What some representatives had to say about hate, bigotry and the deaths and damage that resulted.

Monday, August 14

NOVA Selects New Dean of Nursing

Marsha Atkins Ph.D., has taken the helm.

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Solar Eclipse 2017

Local experts offer instruction in safe viewing.

Thursday, August 10

Volunteer Alexandria: Role of Social Media in Disasters

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Snapshot in Alexandria

Notes from the Producer: Playwright Performs His Work

“Wizard of Hip (or When in Doubt Slam Dunk)” at MetroStage.

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Science and Magic Converge at Apothecary Museum

Harry Potter recently received more of a birthday celebration in Alexandria than he ever did in the Wizarding World.

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Gathering for Oktoberfest

Port City Brewing keeps patrons cool with popular seasonal lager.

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Let Them Eat Cake

Friendship Firehouse Festival celebrates 243rd birthday.

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History Beyond the Dominant Historical Figures

Centennial of the Everyday: Humanizing the voiceless.

Restaurateur To Be Honored

Blackburn named Business Leader of the Year.

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Working for Summer Miracles

Kidsave’s families host foreign foster children.

Safe Place Nearby

National initiative offers local children a safe refuge.

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Back to School at Samuel Tucker Elementary

Year-Round school starts again.

Wednesday, August 9

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Patsy Ticer Dies at 82

City’s first female mayor a political trailblazer.

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through August 20

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through August 20

Opinion: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

Tuesday, August 8

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Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

Monday, August 7

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People At Work: Lessons for Success from a Red-Dirt Road

Memoir chronicles humorous lessons learned step by step.

Commentary: Paid Internships Can Change Teens’ Paths

Volunteer Alexandria: Extreme Heat: Safety Tips

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Chamber Celebrates Tomorrow’s Alexandria

40 Under 40 feted by titans of industry at United Way headquarters in Old Town.

Restructuring T.C. Williams

School counseling system reorganized by incoming principal.

Friday, August 4

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Bhengu Named Entrepreneurship Fellow

Entrepreneurship fellow named

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Makeover Contest Winner Named

Dorothy Rockow announced makeover winner

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through Aug. 15

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through Aug. 15

Thursday, August 3

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Youth Football Camp Offered

NFL’s Thomas, city partner to teach gridiron skills.

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Shooting in Del Ray

Juvenile suspect arrested.

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Cut Loose with the Bacon Brothers

The Police Chief, the Mayor, and Kevin Bacon walk into a bar ...

Bacon Brothers make an Appearance in Old Town

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National Night Out in Alexandria

Bringing police and residents together.

Bringing police and residents together in Alexandria

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National Night Out in Mount Vernon

Bringing police and residents together.

National Night Out in Mount Vernon

County Purchases Quander Property

For stream restoration and green space.

County Purchases Quander Property

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Advantages Of Mixed Use

Dot coms still a threat but optimism remains.

Dot coms still a threat to Retail but optimism remains.

Wednesday, August 2

First Responders Honored

First Responders Honored

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Bhengu Named Entrepreneurship Fellow

Bhengu Named Entrepreneurship Fellow

Crime Report

Crime Report