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‘A Party to Murder’

LTA presents fast-paced, who-done-it farce in the mold of Agatha Christie.

The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) is staging the farce, "A Party to Murder" now through Nov. 12.

2-Point Conversion Clinches Game

Photos by Richard Maple

It was a come-from-behind 22-21 victory for T.C. Williams High School on Friday, Oct. 21.

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ODBC First 8 Rowers Fight Winds in Boston

In weather better suited for sailing than rowing, the Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC) women’s and men’s crew teams competed with some of the world’s fastest boats on Oct. 22-23 at the 52nd annual Head of the Charles Regatta (HOCR) in Boston


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Marathon Milestone

RunningBrooke hits $1 million mark for local charities.

“I look at myself then — a naïve runner who knew nothing about what she was about to encounter.”

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Young At Art

Senior art show celebrates 30 years.

Young At Art, a juried art exhibit featuring the works of artists 55 years and older, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reception and awards ceremony Oct. 19 at the Durant Arts Center in Old Town.

Alexandria Issues Seeking Statewide Solutions

City reviews 2017 legislative package.

From the ongoing debate over Confederate statues to the cutting edge of body-camera technology, Alexandria’s City Council considered a series of local and statewide topics to be addressed in the upcoming state legislative session.


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People at Work

Sharing Food and Conversation

The telephone is ringing; customers line up at the counter for large white carry-out plastic bags of scrambled eggs and pancakes; the cash register clinks.

Police Investigate Industrial Accident

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an industrial accident in the 700 block of Wythe Street.

Mable B. Wood

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George Butt

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West End Pantry Tackles Food Desert

An ecumenical project.

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Ghost Stories of Old Town

Mysteries, phantoms, and Devil-Bats lurk through city streets.

Many Old Town Alexandrians are protective of their city. For some, that defensiveness continues beyond the grave.


Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Two Alexandria Banks

Budder Khan, a 26-year-old resident of Arlington, pleaded guilty on Oct. 20 to two counts of bank robbery.

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Sponsored: The Enclave Groundbreaking Celebration

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A deserving celebration for the condominium you deserve. Join the Enclave for their groundbreaking celebration Saturday, November 12, 2016, from Noon until 3pm.

John Porter Shares Whimsical Poetry

Poetry Conversations


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A Safe Place To Play

Rebuilding Together Alexandria


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Beyond Books

Lawless Streets