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Alexandria Obituary: Captain Ryan Wojtanowski
Poet Laureate suffers massive heart attack.
Captain Ryan Wojtanowski, longtime head captain of the Dandy Dinner Boats in Alexandria, died suddenly May 26 after suffering a massive heart attack.
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Alexandria: American Legion Seeks Oratorical Contestants
Deadline for submissions is Nov. 8.
Alexandria’s Post 24 of the American Legion is seeking applications for the National High School Oratorical contest.
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Performance of Ellington’s Jazz “Nutcracker Suite” Benefits Burke Charity
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Burke will host a live performance of Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” from 1960.
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Mount Vernon: Man Shot in Brockham Drive Home
Fairfax County Police are investigating the relationship between a 49-year-old man who was shot in a residence in the 8300 block of Brockham Drive and a possible suspect.
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Alexandria/Mount Vernon: Carucci Joins National Breast Center Foundation
Martha Carucci of Alexandria has been named program manager of National Breast Center Foundation.
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Alexandria: Emma's Espresso & Wine Bar Opens
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee drifted through the breeze outside of the newly opened Emma’s Espresso & Wine Bar on Saturday morning, April 11.
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Nomadic Jazz Opens Season with Concert
Nomadic Jazz, a new, “pop‐up” jazz club, held its first event on Saturday evening, May 2, at the Durant Center.
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Mount Vernon: Packing Food for Others
Public school students receiving free or reduced meals may face food insecurity challenges on the weekend as well.
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Gathering To Play the Energy Journey Game in Arlington
Is your water too hot? Did you know if you install a low faucet aerator you can reduce water use by as much as 50 percent in your home?
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Tiny Dancers Summer Camp
There’s something afoot at Tiny Dancers in Fairfax City this summer, as they offer their award-winning program of themed, week-long camps.
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Chantilly: Taking the Plunge for ALS
Students of LearningRx Chantilly accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money and awareness for ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease. The challenge entails people getting drenched by buckets of ice water on video and nominating others to do the same, in an effort to raise awareness of ALS.
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Terri Parent Exhibits at The Artists’ Atelier Gallery
"Weeping" and other new works by Great Falls photographer Terri Parent will be shown during the month of June at The Artists’ Atelier Gallery. Join the artist on the following Saturdays for discussion of her work, the debut of her fabric line and how she creates digital art with imaging software; June 2, June 16, June 23 and June 30, 12 noon to 4 p.m.
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Grand Opening
Acme Mid-Century + Modern – a period furniture, art, and home goods boutique at 128 S. Royal St. – officially opened in its new location in the heart of Old Town’s shopping and dining district.
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New Hope Housing Receives Grant
New Hope Housing, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and shelter for families and single adults in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Arlington, was the recipient of a $7,500 grant awarded recently by the Dominion Foundation, the charitable arm of Dominion Resources.
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Vienna: Madison High Students Collect Food for Others
Food Drive
Madison High School is running its annual canned food drive from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22.
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Sharing His Story
Sam Massa, a former student at Rocky Run Middle School, returned to speak with current students on “Appreciating Learning Differences and Going After Your Dreams.”