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Arlington Letter: Argentinean National Day Celebration
Letter to the Editor
It is interesting to share the wonderful and challenging moments in the history of the Argentinean National Day Festival Celebration. The committee pioneered the idea of sharing with the Argentine, Hispanic and international community’s some of the food, arts, and culture of Argentina. It has always been a pleasure to showcase events in Arlington and to present young artists and famous performers at the acclaimed "Festival Argentino."
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Vienna: Defense Leads Oakton Girls’ Lax to Win Over Madison
Palmucci scores two goals for Cougars.
The Oakton girls' lacrosse team beat Madison 10-8 on Saturday.
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McLean Pitcher Clines Strikes Out 10 in Win Over Langley
Grammes drives in winning run with walk-off single.
The McLean baseball team beat Langley on Friday.
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Herndon Pitcher Menendez No-Hits Rival South Lakes
Hornets beat Seahawks 2-0, improve to 5-1.
Herndon pitcher Antonio Menendez threw a no-hitter against South Lakes
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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: April 1-10
Entertainment
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
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Mount Vernon: Students Participate in Bank Day
Virginia high school seniors from eight schools across the area spent March 16 at Burke & Herbert Bank as part of Bank Day, a statewide effort sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation and the Virginia Bankers Association Leadership Division.
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Mount Vernon Column: The Veto Update
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Rejoice! The season of Governor’s vetoes are upon us. With the Democrats picking up enough seats to sustain Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s vetoes, we are finally able to prevent some poorly-considered legislation from becoming law.
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Inside the Alexandria Police Department: Criminal Investigations
“I’d be lying if I said it’s not cool.” — Sgt. John East from APD Vice
The Alexandria Citizens’ Police Academy is a 10-week course hosted by the Alexandria Police Department (APD) to offer citizens a better understanding of how the department works. Throughout the course, participants sit in on emergency calls and ride along with police officers on patrol.
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Week in Springfield
Weekly happenings in Springfield
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Alexandria Column: Public Policy and Locating Affordable Housing
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“Planning is both art — politics and leadership — and science — demographics and economics,” Bill Klein, director of Research for the American Planning Association explained in 2009. In Alexandria’s Braddock neighborhood many residents equate planning with a backward notion of racial politics.
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State Sen. Jill Vogel to Address GOP Women of Clifton
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) welcomes State Sen. Jill Vogel (R-27) to present at its 2016 Annual Membership Tea.
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Fairfax Station Artist Part of "After the Holocaust" Exhibit
Fairfax Station artist, Lynn Goldstein, was selected to participate in the exhibition, “After the Holocaust,” which will be on view at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV) April 5 until May 19.
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Donate Used Skating Equipment to Support Kids on Ice
Don’t know what to do with your used old ice skates? Hockey skates and equipment?
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Fairfax Teen to Hold Stress Management Workshop
Stress management workshop to be held Saturday, April 2, in the Fairfax United Methodist Church.
It doesn’t matter what Molly McCracken’s personal issues were last year.
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Fairfax: Songs, Dances and Fun for Everyone
Paul VI presents ‘Emma, a Pop Musical.’
With Director Katherine Miller likening it to a “Disney-Channel movie,” Paul VI High will present “Emma, a Pop Musical,” April 8-10.