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Alexandria Letter: Addressing Airplane Noise
Letter to the Editor
The City of Alexandria shares the frustration expressed by Mr. Spar in his letter to the editor of April 29 regarding increased aircraft noise from flights out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). I hope the following facts will clarify the city’s role in dealing with aircraft noise.
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Alexandria Letter: Irregularities Affect Trust
Letter to the Editor
As residents of Canal Way and Pitt Street Station followed, in good faith, the city process for participating in the Old Colony renovation decision, a series of irregularities occurred.
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Alexandria Letter: Focus on Safety Appreciated
Letter to the Editor
Patrick Henry Project decisions in April raised serious questions about the Alexandria City School Board’s decision-making priorities.
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Happy Birthday At Home in Alexandria
Author Judith Viorst joins Alexandria celebration.
Award-winning author Judith Viorst was on hand May 17 as At Home in Alexandria celebrated five years as the city’s only aging-in-place “village,” a network of services that allows older residents to remain in their homes.
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Alexandria Mentor of the Month
Appreciating Milestones
Wright to Read provides volunteer-based one-on-one sustained literacy tutoring and mentoring relationships to City of Alexandria elementary school children in need, and collaborates with families, schools and community partners to create a comprehensive support network that guides each child to success.
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Robinson-Langley Postseason Matchup Arrives Earlier Than Expected
Undefeated Rams host one-loss Saxons tonight in 6A North quarterfinals.
The Robinson girls' lacrosse team will host Langley at 5:30 p.m. tonight.
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Robinson Boys' Lax to Host Yorktown with State Berth at Stake
Rams star Daniel still bothered by 2015 home loss to Patriots.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team will host Yorktown at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the 6A North region quarterfinals.
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Mentoring Guides Foster Care Alum
“If God doesn’t have a plan for you, have a plan for yourself.”
When foster children age out, that's when they need the most support. For Travis Parnell, he found a mentor in Keith Foxx, and he's hoping to pay it forward.
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Alexandria: TC Softball Earns First Region Berth in More Than 10 Years
Pitcher Stone leads Titans to victory over Mount Vernon.
The T.C. Williams softball team defeated Mount Vernon 2-1 on Monday.
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Wind and Mud Compete at Potomac Hunt Races
Annual event attracts a crowd.
If you enjoy mud, incessant wind, scattered clouds and a 58-degree, May 15, temperature you would have loved the 64th annual running of the Potomac Hunt Races last Sunday at the Kiplinger’s “Bittersweet” field, Poolesvile.
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Arlington: Children's Chorus Performs 'El Sombrero Magico'
Little noticed in the bustling arts scene in the Washington area is a chorus of Arlington Spanish-speaking children who sing and cavort on stage.
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Vienna: Madison Girls’ Lax Wins Sixth Straight Conference/District Championship
Warhawks knock off previously undefeated Langley in tournament final.
The Madison girls' lacrosse team beat Langley on Friday to win the Conference 6 title.
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Reston: South Lakes Boys’ Lax Wins First Conference Championship
Seahawks beat Yorktown in Conference 6 tournament final.
The South Lakes boys' lacrosse team beat Yorktown on Friday to win the Conference 6 title.
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Meals Tax? Ballot Possibility
Board of Supervisors potentially set to approve meals tax ballot question on June 7.
A majority of The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voiced support last week for including a Meals Tax Referendum as part of the 2016 General Election.
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Week in McLean
Weekly happenings in McLean
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McLean Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police blotter from May 6-13.
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Letter: GFCA Letter to Supervisor Foust - Opposing Brooks Farm Rezoning
To the Editor
I am writing on behalf of the Great Falls Citizens Association (“GFCA”) regarding the pending rezoning and cluster development application for the Brooks Farm property, submitted by Basheer/Edgemoore-Brooks LLC (RZ 2014-DR-022).