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Tech Savvy Girls Explore Technology
Sandra Beyer, executive director of DigitalKidz, is always looking to enhance the learning experience for students taking her technology camps and classes.
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Women’s Health Care Advances
State Delegate (D-36)
While the debate on the federal Affordable Care Act continues, key provisions of the act are becoming effective. Last week preventive care provisions for women took effect.
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Through the Looking Glass
Northern Virginia Players presents “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.”
Beginning May 17, the Northern Virginia Players will perform Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” Join Alice's madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game.
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Giving Where They Live
Associates of the Old Town Alexandria Keller Williams Realty participated in the fifth annual RED Day on Thursday, May 9. RED Day (Renew, Energize and Donate) was created to unite Keller Williams Realty offices and associates in an international day of service.
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Column: Full of Bread Pudding Memories
Mary* has lived all her life in Alexandria; as a child on Madison and West Streets and when she married, she simply “moved around the corner” to Payne Street. As the eldest sibling of eight, Mary fondly remembers family gatherings at home, especially when those gatherings included indulging in her mother’s homemade bread pudding.
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Governor Visits Express Lanes
Standing on the side of I-95 at the height of rush hour on Tuesday, June 25, Governor Bob McDonnell looked at the construction around him with optimism.
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My Favorite Places
State delegate shares tips on places to see, things to do.
State delegate shares tips on places to see, things to do.
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Lyles-Crouch Students Raise Funds for Laboy
$4,000 collected for wounded officer.
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook visited Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy March 22 to accept $4,000 on behalf of Officer Peter Laboy, who is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head he suffered during a routine traffic stop just steps from the school's playground.
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Locals Support Military Vets
Operation Second Chance receives donation from local State Farm office.
Members of the State Farm branch in Great Falls presented a check for $1,500 to Operation Second Chance, a charity that provides for injured service members and their families, Thursday, April 4.
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Entertainment Brief: ‘A Broadway Christmas Carol’
MetroStage holiday classic opens Nov. 15.
“A Broadway Christmas Carol” plays from Nov. 15-Dec. 23 at MetroStage, 1201 N. Royal St. For tickets or more information, call 703-548-9044 or visit www.metrostage.org.
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Letter: Well Done
To those who are unaware, the off-leash dog area (OLDA) at Westgrove Park is now open for business.
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News Briefs
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School Notes
School Notes
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
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Japanese Students Immersed in Homecoming
Japanese Students Immersed in Homecoming
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Column: Sharing the Love
Commentary–Senior Services of Alexandria
In celebration of the eighth annual Subaru “Share the Love” Campaign, management and employees from Beyer Subaru delivered Meals on Wheels to Alexandria seniors, and also brought special gifts to help start the holiday season. Beyer Subaru has selected Senior Services of Alexandria as its Community Partner for this year’s “Share the Love” event.
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Letter: Virginia Hospital Center ‘Rocks’
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: In my mind, there is no uncertainty as to why Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is one of the top 100 hospitals in the country.
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News Briefs for the Week of March 25
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