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Running on faith
“Let us run with perseverance the race that is before us …” That line comes from a portion of St. Paul’s letter to the Hebrews. The line is oft quoted to help people move through tough [...]
Dana Lawhorne and Bryan Porter have my support and merit yours
To the editor: I would like to make city residents aware of two dedicated, homegrown candidates running for constitutional offices in Alexandria: Dana Lawhorne for sheriff and Bryan Porter for commonwealth’s attorney. They represent the very [...]
Editorial: Norfolk Southern went down the wrong track — again
The imbroglio kicked up by transportation giant Norfolk Southern last week might best be summed up by the words of the Captain in “Cool Hand Luke”: “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.” Once again, [...]
Love Live You: Risks versus benefits with medication
By Dr. Marie Steinmetz This column is the first of a short series on commonly used medications. This month we will discuss antidepressants. LATEST RESEARCH One of the latest surprises, coming out of recent research and [...]
Bucolic nature of Founders Park under threat by new policy
To the editor: High-rise development on Founders Park was staved off in 1979 as the result of concerted efforts by nearby residents and Ellen Pickering, among others. Since then, Founders Park Community Association members have been [...]
Del Ray’s one-time love of cookie-cutter homes
The intense development of Del Ray as a streetcar suburb in the early years of the 20th century was aided by the mass production of building materials that could be produced elsewhere and shipped to almost [...]
Scouts need to blaze a trail to equality
To the editor: This month, the Boy Scouts of America will consider ending its policy discriminating against gay scouts. As an Eagle Scout and now a scouting parent and volunteer, I would very much like to [...]
When city residents get together, good things happen
To the editor: Perhaps you’re one of the 5,872 donors who contributed to Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s giving day, on April 17. If so, you helped make dreams possible for thousands of children, families in need and low-income, [...]
What is a literacy coach? Our educational system has no idea
To the editor: To combat illiteracy, American public schools employ literacy coaches. But it is nearly impossible to find a job description that is consistent across schools and districts, if at all. Why do I care? [...]
Changing Redskins to Redtails is no improvement for NFL team
To the editor: Starting this year, the Washington Redskins mascot’s moniker has been under relentless siege. Slings and arrows have been aimed at it by D.C.’s mayor — while dangling a possible stadium deal — and [...]
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South Peyton Street hostel garners city council's support
Once again City Council has has ignored residents and issued another s
Editorial: Innovative hostel proposal is no slam dunk
I can't say if a hostel will be a success in Alexandria - although it
Alexandria successfully courts National Science Foundation
News article about NSF move to Alexandria
Hostel hostility
Neighborhood residents and the daycare patrons are not operating under
The bicyclist as a scofflaw is a common misperception
Excellent article! I plan to share it! I particularly appreciate the 1