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Commentary: Lifelong Learning, Endless Possibilities

In 1956 the then appointed Fairfax County School Board appropriated fifty dollars per month to be paid as a supplement to a school administrator to start an adult education program.

Cappies Review: Successful ‘Tartuffe’ at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Modern Day Divisiveness

Fashion Show To Benefit Salvation Army

March 24 fundraiser for Women's Auxiliary of the Fairfax Corps to support projects.

Around 200 people are expected to attend the 37th annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fairfax Fashion Show scheduled for Friday, March 24 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.

Alexandria Obituary: Colgate Selden Prentice

Colgate Selden Prentice (“Coke”) died on July 28, 2016, in Medford, N.J., with his three children by his side. Born on Jan. 10, 1924 in Newport News to a southern mother and Yankee father, Coke spent much of his childhood in Tidewater. He lived in Alexandria from 1951 to 1990.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Confederate Memorial Day

Appetite: 4 Foodie Dates to Circle in August

South Lakes Seahawks Set School, Meet Records

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Tale Of Bravery

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Crime Report: Sully District

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Quicker, Less Costly in Alexandria

Refurbished office building becomes newest school.

Westfield Bulldogs Rein in South County Stallions

Westfield Defeats Madison, 17-15

Dining: What’s Brewing at Dogfish Ale?

Restaurant Review: Dogfish Head Alehouse offers extensive menu.

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Vienna: Adventure in Learning Classes Begin Sept. 22

The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna continues its Adventures In Learning (AIL) line up of classes with their Fall 2016 semester schedule that includes 40+ classes with a wide range of subjects - from a Health and Wellness series to Potpourri and World Affairs to T’ai Chi or Intermediate Contract Bridge.

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Friendly Bidding Raises Funds for Operation School Bell

Northern Virginia’s Operation School Bell programs

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Preserve Columbus Day in Alexandria

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Military Notes

Navy Ensign Megan E. McGarry, daughter of retired Air Force Col. Brian J. and Elizabeth N. McGarry of Alexandria, was recently commissioned upon graduation from Reserve Officer Training Corps Program with Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit, University of Notre Dame. She is a 2011 graduate of Notre Dame with a BBA degree.

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March 24 fundraiser for Women's Auxiliary of the Fairfax Corps to support projects.

Refurbished office building becomes newest school.

Restaurant Review: Dogfish Head Alehouse offers extensive menu.