Wednesday, January 30
Senior Living: Weightlifting in the Golden Years
When done properly, strength training can have tremendous benefits for seniors.
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Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
Famous cheesesteak sandwiches are focus for upcoming cooking show.
Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
Tuesday, January 29
‘Rags to Riches’ in Alexandria
PreK-8 school and rec center, a joint city-schools operation, opens.
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Monday, January 28
LTA Presents ‘The Fantasticks’
Musical from 1960 is a tale of a boy, a girl, and their meddlesome fathers.
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‘Three Sistahs’ Returns to MetroStage
Set in 1969, play has “timeless themes, memorable characters, and unforgettable music.”
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Thursday, January 24
Day of Service Spreads to Mount Vernon Trail
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Tuesday, January 22
Opinion: Editorial: ‘My Hopes Have Already Been Dashed’
Current General Assembly session generates frustrations.
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Alexandria Schools Face Growing Costs
Growing enrollment, student and staff costs drive superintendent’s budget.
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Diversity in Elected Bodies in Alexandria
A look at council, School Board members’ economic interests.
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Monday, January 21
‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’ in Alexandria: On Taking Risks
Children’s musical about love and gamblers set in 1920s’ New York City.
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Thursday, January 17
Integrity And Ethical Business Practices In Real Estate And Property Management
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For some businesses, simply doing what is legal may be good enough; but each member of our team has bound himself/herself to a higher standard because our vocation is central to the interests of the nation and its citizens. The practice of real estate helps provide housing, places of commerce, industries and farms while preserving a healthful environment. For this reason, the practice of real estate imposes a grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty upon myself and others who practice real estate agency and brokerage. Our team believes that working as a real estate professional is a responsibility of integrity and honor.
Wednesday, January 16
Virginia Black Caucus Unveils Legislative Priorities
Focus on education, ERA, civil rights, voting rights and criminal justice reforms.
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Database Chronicles 400 Years of Virginia House of Delegates
400 years of members; database contains more than 9,000 men — but just 91 women.
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Virginia Minimum Wage Boost, Backed by Women’s Groups
Advances to full Senate; paid family leave, gender identity protection also considered.
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Hundreds March in Richmond for Women and Minority Rights
‘What do we want? Equal rights. When do we want them? Now.’
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Virginia Lawmakers Eye Paid Family Leave
Funding for the proposed program would be provided by a family and medical leave insurance fund established by the Employment Commission and financed through payroll taxes.
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Virginia Faculty Members Lobby Legislators on Higher Education
Focus on reform, plus money for salary increases, boosting tuition assistance and increasing student access to higher education.
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Virginia Lawmakers Seek Information on Prisoner Segregation
Bills would require Department of Corrections to track duration, demographics, disabilities of inmates in solitary.
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U.S. District Court Sets Deadline for Redistricting ‘Special Master’
Recommendations would affect 2019 elections.
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Tuesday, January 15
Opinion: Editorial: Pay Attention, State Legislature Not Gridlocked
Thousands of bills considered over 45 days could have a big impact on your life, for better or for worse.
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Alexandria Sportsman’s Club Baseball Night Set for Jan. 16
Nats’ Mondry-Cohen to be guest speaker.
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Monday, January 14
Alexandria City Council Fills Planning Commission Seats
Brown, Koenig reappointed; Goebel fills third vacancy.
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Where State and City Intersect in Alexandria
General Assembly convenes; state and local legislators weigh in.
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Prioritizing Planning Efforts in Alexandria
City government’s draft planning document will influence FY 2020 budget and beyond.
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Augustin Praised for Environmental Stewardship in Alexandria
Belle Haven Country Club Golf Course superintendent receives state association award.
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Wednesday, January 9
Boysko Wins Wexton Seat
Democrats enter the new year with a fresh victory and a full head of steam.
.Virginia’s 33rd state Senate District was once a solidly Republican seat, a place where conservative voters repeatedly rewarded Bill Mims for opposing same-sex marriage and championing homeschooling. But ever since Mims resigned to take a job in the McDonnell administration, the seat has been held by a succession of Democrats on their way to bigger and better things.
Tuesday, January 8
Northam Touts Bills on Voting Rights and Campaign Financing
Local legislators sponsoring election-oriented bills.
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Education Issues Take Center Stage
Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.
Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.
Monday, January 7
Sunday, January 6
Friday, January 4
Incomplete School Request
Alexandria School Board discusses scope of capital needs.
“The budget tells a story,” said School Board chair Ramee Gentry, reiterating her characteristic budget season motto. The schools’ 10-year capital budget was adopted on Thursday, Dec. 20.
Wednesday, January 2
Potholes Beware, City Has New Weapon for Patching
Longer lasting hot patches will be made in the field.
Pothole patching in Alexandria
Backpacking the World Landed Couple in Alexandria
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became their way of life
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became the way of life for one couple