Stories for October 2017

Stories for October 2017

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Monday, October 30

Commentary: Campagna Center: Lights On Afterschool

Keeping children safe and engaged after school.

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Commentary: AWLA Free Event Helps Residents with Their Pets

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Rebuilding Together Alexandria: Preparing for Colder Months

Commentary: Housing as Infrastructure

Friday, October 27

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‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’ at The Little Theatre of Alexandria

LTA presents comedy about a clan from Bucks County, Pa.

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Snapshot in Alexandria

New High School in Alexandria?

Discussion of overcrowding leads to new high school.

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Metamorphosing the Capital Budget in Alexandria?

Task force shortly to wrap governing bodies in cocoon of expert advice.

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2017 Best in Business Awards in Alexandria

Chamber honors local businesses.

CHIPped Away in Alexandria

Alexandria children could pay the price for national healthcare debate.

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Volunteer for VolunteerFest

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The Few. The Proud.

Local runners take top spots in 42nd Marine Corps Marathon.

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Too Much Parking in Alexandria?

New commercial parking standards to ease requirements on businesses.

Thursday, October 26

Commentary: Poll Favors Housing

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Editorial: Don’t Stay Home

Your vote counts this round; nation is watching.

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Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

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Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

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Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Professionals Prepare Local Nutcracker Dancers

Performances at West Potomac High School.

Nutcracker in Mount Vernon

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Local Author Recounts History of Lost Homes

Author Jay Roberts uncovers 16 historic homes in area that were demolished.

Author Jay Roberts uncovers 16 historic homes in area that were demolished.

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What To Believe? Data or Driving on Parkway?

NPS: Less traffic on George Washington Parkway than in 1991.

GW Parkway

New High School for Alexandria?

Discussion of overcrowding leads to new high school

Alexandria's School Board is beginning to look at the prospect of a second high school.

Wednesday, October 25

Alexandria Home Sales: September, 2017

In September, 2017, 171 Alexandria homes sold between $2,050,000-$133,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: September, 2017

Monday, October 23

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Commentary: Join the Fight Against Breast Cancer

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Commentary: My 5 Marathon Training Must-Haves

Saturday, October 21

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People At Work: It Takes a Village in Alexandria

At Home in Alexandria sponsors neighbors helping neighbors.

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Remembering the Fallen in Alexandria

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fire and EMS personnel.

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Deal with Developer in Alexandria

First council brawl of the fall.

Good Neighbors And Bad Neighbors in Alexandria

Airbnb discussion

Friday, October 20

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Tale of Two Waterfronts

With the opening of The Wharf, the Potomac River gets a little more crowded.

‘Heart of Alexandria’

Local volunteers to be recognized Oct. 19.

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God Shed His Grace on Thee in Alexandria

Church’s candidate forum illustrates intricate religious, political, racial dynamics.

ASO: Alexandria Symphony To Present Nature-Themed Concert

Led by Conductor James Ross.

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Sports: Victories at Occoquan Chase

Rowers win Singles, Doubles and 8s races.

Thursday, October 19

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

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Flu Shot Clinic Serves Double Duty as Disaster-Planning Scenario

Planning for the worst while helping city residents feel their best.

Alexandria is in the grip of a medical emergency. A mysterious strain of influenza is creating a deadly health crisis, and it doesn’t seem to be responding to the standard flu vaccine. Wait. Calm down. It’s just a disaster planning scenario.

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Day School Fall/Winter Children‛s Consignment Sale! Oct 25-27

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Day School Fall/Winter Children‛s Consignment Sale!

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Saturday, October 21: Torpedo Factory Art Center 22nd Annual Art Safari

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The Torpedo Factory Art Center 22nd Annual Art Safari takes place October 21 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Monday, October 16

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A Gender-Bending Twist for ‘Hamlet’ in Falls Church

Port City Playhouse performs at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist

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‘Every Second Counts’ in Alexandria

Wreath-laying, open house to close out National Fire Prevention Week.

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Horror and Death in Alexandria

Drama students create their own epic tragedies.

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ODBC Select Crew Meets Occoquan Challenge

Women’s Varsity 8, Men’s Junior 4 and Women’s Frosh 8 score wins.

Friday, October 13

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Small Areas, Big Plans in Alexandria: Part Two

Plans for non-Metro neighborhoods.

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Structuring For Cooperation in Alexandria

Advisory task force wants systematized joint city-schools capital planning.

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Alexandria's MetroStage Tackles Langston Hughes

"Are You Now, Or Have You Ever Been" is about Joseph McCarthy hearings.

Ari Roth to Visit Agudas Achim in Alexandria

Theater founder to headline Rabbi Jack Moline lecture series.

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Alexandria Police Department K9s Receive Body Armor

Private donations fund custom vests for Odin, Zeus.

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What’s in a Name in Del Ray

Pat Miller Square dedicated.

Thursday, October 12

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Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

Culver To Emcee Rising Hope’s Gala

Hope Rising

Appetite: Lift a Glass at Virginia Wine Festival

Appetite in Alexandria

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Art, Food and Music on the Avenue

Art on the Avenue

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Millard: How Will the Students Benefit?

New principal leads Wolverines with 2,650 students and a staff of 280.

Principal Millard

Wednesday, October 11

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Penn Daw Village Stands Tall as Redevelopment Nears

Chin’s Kitchen, Southern Tattoo and other small businesses hang together in Penn Daw Village.

Small Businesses on Route One

Monday, October 9

Commentary: Preparing for Life Transitions

Tom West to keynote Senior Law Day.

Living Legends: From Mission Statements to Hands-on Volunteering

Carter Dudley Flemming, leading by example.

Friday, October 6

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Notes From The Producer: Timely Lesson from History

Thursday, October 5

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Small Areas, Big Plans in Alexandria

Part One: An overview of Alexandria’s small area plans along the Metro.

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‘It Never Goes Away’

Survivors of domestic violence share stories of those lost.

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Savvy Seniors

Technology advances help seniors age in place.

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Gentreefiers in Alexandria

Neighbors lead effort to make Beverley Hills green again.

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Seaport Day in Alexandria

Keeping fun and foundation afloat.

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Buddy Walk 2017

DSANV event raises funds, awareness for Down syndrome.

DSANV event raises funds, awareness for Down syndrome.

Wednesday, October 4

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Oct. 20

Alexandria entertainment calendar

Tuesday, October 3

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Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

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Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

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Alzheimer’s Walk Raises More Than $267,000

Thousands gather to raise money and awareness.

Monday, October 2

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Staying Socially Connected After Retirement

Volunteering and maintaining familial relationships can help seniors stay plugged in.

Commentary: Age in Community

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How to Be Useful, Fit, and Have Fun

Staying busy and remaining productive in the “Golden Years.”

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A Household Re-Forms, and Looks Forward

Sun Design Remodeling's in-law addition complements existing architecture.

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Volunteering Keeps 70-Year-Old Former Hospital CEO Young

Finding the right volunteer opportunity.

Commentary: Let’s Be Ready, Alexandria

Commentary: Leading Social Change ...

... without burning out.

Commentary: Improving Youth Sports Participation

Alexandria Soccer’s commitment to access and quality.