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I Saw Elvis At The Hardware Store

I Saw Elvis At The Hardware Store

Marking American Heart Month

Month-long observance raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and the role of aerobic exercise in preventing it.

Music is thumping, sweat is dripping and hearts are pounding. In a packed aerobic dance studio, students move in the name of health.

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Vienna: Outstanding Teacher

Corey Thornblad of Kilmer Middle School honored by FCPS.

Corey Thornblad, social studies teacher at Kilmer Middle School, has been named the Fairfax County Public Schools 2016 Outstanding Teacher.

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Local Artists Show Off Studios

Annual studios tour shows artists’ workspaces.

Fourteen years ago, David Cowdrill was visiting a pottery in Maine, when a door opened for him, literally and figuratively. The potters opened up their workshop to him, showing him how to create ceramics, and Cowdrill, an engineer by trade, found a new opportunity.

Snowstorm Q&A: Herndon’s Bradley Snowed in with Best Friend

Snowstorm Q&A with Herndon gymnast Alexa Bradley.

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Learning About Burke History

Burke Historical Society discusses jazz scene, marks Burke History Day on Oct. 10.

How many people know that Burke is named after the 19th-century farmer, merchant and local politician, Silas Burke?

Former Alexandria Teacher Pens ‘Skyline Ducks’

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler pens first children’s book.

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler released her first children’s book “Skyline Ducks” based on the true story about what happens when the residents of Skyline Plaza Condominium in Falls Church find a mother duck and her nine fuzzy ducklings swimming in their pool one spring day.

Letter: Nice Vs. Needed

Letter to the Editor

Bill Eiulle was defeated in the Democrat primary, but now is campaigning as "A Proven Democrat for Mayor." How ethical is this?

Letter: Our Fundamental Freedoms

Letter to the Editor

There are some very fundamental freedoms, which we enjoy in America. Government does not give us our freedoms, but one of its purposes under our Constitution is to protect them. One fundamental freedom we have is to worship our God in our own way, or not. Government cannot tell us we cannot and cannot tell us how, or where. Let us be vigilant about this, and not let it be lost, even one pebble at a time.

Letter: Non-Stop Spending

Letter to the Editor

The City Council-created mega-spending tsunami has begun. Unless you and your neighbors replace this mayor and City Council with fiscally sensible people and demand the city charter be changed to impose a spending restriction on our elected officials, there is nothing you can do about the enormous wave of debt soon to engulf you. Pointless even to hold on to your wallet.

Letter: Focus Attention On School Buildings

Letter to the Editor

Citizens of Alexandria, I have written several articles in this newspaper not only to inform you of what is happening in the city but also to raise your ire on important issues so you will take action. I have a confession to make I have been holding out on you. I have been hoping that things would change, however things have not changed and they are spiraling out of control and the whole academic and economic well being of our city will be affected unless we act. Put away the partisan politics; we have no need and no time for that nonsense. Here is the story.

Letter: Value of Sweet Briar

Letter to the Editor

In a world that is poised to degrade distinction as discrimination, well-done single sex education is a gem that must not be tossed away.

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Merrily ‘Rolling Along’

Cappies Review

When we're young, we're naïve. We're innocent. We're dreamers, and lovers, and most importantly friends. The world is at our feet, and we think nothing will ever get in the way of our relationships or our dreams.

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Fresh and Delicious Date Night at Workhouse Arts Center

It was Date Night at the Chef’s table in Lorton on Saturday, May 16. Three couples registered for a class and learned how to cook a four-course gourmet meal.

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Lorton: Burgess Overcomes Injury, Wins Conference All-Around Title

South County gymnastics wins first Conference 7 championship.

South County won the Conference 7 gymnastics title.

Letter: Education As a Priority

Letter to the Editor

In a few weeks Alexandrians will have the opportunity in an open primary election for mayor, to voice their perspectives on where the city is headed, our priorities, our values, and our hopes for the future. we’ve been reflecting on what each of our substantive candidates would bring to that future for some time. Over time, one issue and one issue alone has come to define our highest priority for Alexandria: our investment in high quality early childhood education programs.

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Alexandria: T.C. Williams Baseball Competes at Regional Tournament

Junior pitcher Tovsky helped Titans hang around against Madison.

For three innings, the T.C. Williams baseball team played like a youthful group looking to pull off an upset.

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An Essay To Remember

Local educators offer advice on acing independent school admission essays and interviews.

While many are knee-deep in wrapping paper and eggnog, some students are holed up with computer keyboards and books of quotations. In addition to driving to the mall for holiday shopping, some parents are throwing rapid-fire questions at their children to make sure they are fast on their feet.

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‘Love, Hope and Commitment’ in Chantilly

During the reflections portion of The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee’s (CPMSAC) 30th-anniversary celebration, people explained from various perspectives what the organization has meant to them.

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Paul VI Presents ‘The Miracle Worker’

Based on the true story of Helen Keller, Paul VI High presents “The Miracle Worker.” It features a cast and crew of 60 and is the school’s Cappies play.