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Meet Chef Euripides at the Royal Restaurant in Alexandria

A community institution since 1904.

Richard Euripides, chef at the Royal Restaurant on N. Asaph Street, has boiled two packages of ribbed Zerega lasagna noodles for a customer favorite.

West Montgomery County Citizens Association News

The December General Meeting meeting of the West Montgomery County Citizens Association will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7:15 p.m. at the Potomac Community Center.

Commentary: Coming Together in Northern Virginia over Climate Change

As the Republican candidate in Virginia’s Eighth Congressional District, which leans hard left, I knew faced a steep challenge going into this November’s election.


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Franchise Encourages Like-Minded Entrepreneurs in Arlington

New salon in Ballston to open in January.

Any Arlington resident that either drives or strolls through Ballston knows the neighborhood is booming. It’s an area of Arlington that rarely – if ever – sleeps.

Yorktown Swim and Dive Teams Split Weekend Doubleheader in Arlington

Yorktown Swim and Dive Teams Split Weekend Doubleheader

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Day of Learning and Sharing in Arlington

Day of Learning and Sharing in Arlington


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Holiday Cleanup in Arlington

Holiday Cleanup in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 11-17.

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Taking a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole from Northern Virginia

In spirit of season, community organizations and businesses donate hundreds of service hours and supplies.

One hundred twenty-five children with life-challenging illnesses, their families and a support team of doctors, nurses and volunteers, for a total of 216 people, arrived at Gate 7, Terminal D at Dulles International Airport, Dec. 3, and headed for the hottest destination of the season.


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Updated List of Shelters for the Homeless

Shelter Information

NVRC has updated the list of shelters for the homeless, drop in centers and winter shelters in the region: Visit http://www.novaregion.org/index.aspx?NID=174

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Gift Ideas in Alexandria

Serendipitous Holiday Suggestions

Serendipitous Holiday Suggestions

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Celebration of New Ministry in Alexandria

Historic Christ Church in Old Town Alexandria celebrated the new ministry of its 28th rector, the Rev. Noelle York-Simmons, at a special installation service Nov. 19.


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Senior Selfies in Alexandria

For each selfie posted to Synergy’s Facebook page during Alzheimer’s Awareness month in September, the company donated $5 to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Turkey Trot at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary

Second graders at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary ran two laps on Wednesday, Nov. 23; the girls went first followed by the boys.

Police Arrest Husband for Murder in Alexandria

Fairfax County Police Major Crimes detectives have an Alexandria man in custody for fatally stabbing his wife in the 8400 block of Diablo Court.


One Suspect Arrested for Mount Vernon Robbery, Another Still at Large

Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred outside the 7-Eleven store at 8434 Frye Road, on Friday, Nov. 18, at about 6:30 a.m.

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Learning ASTEAM in Alexandria

The Northern Virginia Urban League (NOVAUL), in partnership with Smart Learning Solutions, hosted an ASTEAM (Aviation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) Fall Family Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Alexandria Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Child Pornography

Lucas Aronson, 31, of Alexandria, was sentenced on Nov. 18 to 204 months in prison for production of child pornography, enticing minors to engage in sexually-explicit conduct online and recording the acts.


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Celebrating Peace in Mount Vernon

The Mount Vernon Evening Lions named the winners of the Lions International Peace poster contest from Mount Eagle Elementary School.

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Troop 1906 at their Fall Court of Honor in Alexandria

Troop 1906 at their Fall Court of Honor in Alexandria