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Out of the Attic: Alexandria and the Constitution

Sept. 17 is the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. The Constitution was signed in Philadelphia in 1787, but an event...

Your Views: A shoutout for our Constitution

To the editor: Saturday is Constitution Day. In 1787, the states ratified the U.S. Constitution, establishing a democratic republic. Throughout our history, the Constitution through...

Your Views: A shout out for citizen activism

To the editor: Sept. 17 was Constitution Day. Reviewing our numerous amendments to the Constitution, we need to take pride in citizens’ groups which have...

Photos: 9/11 Commemoration and Citizenship Day

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] The City of Alexandria commemorated Sept. 11, 2001 with its annual remembrance ceremony at Market Square on Tuesday. The event honored...