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Summer Makes a Comeback Labor Day Weekend
Aug 26,2010

The current spell of wet, chilly weather in the D.C. area is about to go away in favor of more seasonable summer temperatures. The indications are that high pressure will build eastward and the jet stream will take a hike northward. As these two features work together

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Have No Fear of a Root Canal, say Old Town Dentists
Aug 25,2010

Have no anxiety of your dentist, Old Town dentists Hanna, Pham and Gioffre say. We will remove the fear of papework and pain for you. The Alexandria dentists say they have taken a giant step towards improved new patient care. When new patients schedule a first visit, they can now conveniently download paperwork in advance. The downloadable patient


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Reclusive Billionaire 'Grandbunny' Mellon Celebrates 100th
Aug 25,2010

At 100 years of age, it appears little is slowing down Rachel "Bunny" Lambert Mellon, widow of the late philanthropist and billionaire Paul Mellon, who celebrated her 100th birthday last week at her sprawling, 4,000-acres estate in Fauquier County's horse country. Last month, Mrs. Mellon, who is publicity

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Sarah Mellott Weds Edward Cadagin
Aug 18,2010

Alexandria residents Sarah A. Mellott and Edward P. Cadagin were married Saturday in Alexandria. The Rev. Christopher S. Esget performed the ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Alexandria, where he is the senior pastor.


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WEEK'S BEST/Ride in a WWII Tank this Weekend
Aug 18,2010

These days that site is little more than a dusty field about 28 miles from downtown Washington. But on some weekends like next weekend, the armored toys come out, creating muddy indentures in the ground from World War II-era tanks and amphibious personnel carriers. By 2014, this outdoor reenactment area will provide millions of tourists

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Arlandria Health Center Celebrates Healthy Living
Aug 18,2010

With fresh funding from the Feds, things were popping with activity last week near Del Ray as the Arlandria Health Center celebrated National Health Center Week. About 40 or so clients of Arlandria Health Center Neighborhood, Inc. used vouchers provided by the health center to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at the Farmer’s Market

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As Local Bank Begins its 158th Year, a 5th Generation Heir Takes the Helm
Aug 18,2010

His great-great grandfather, John Burke, founded the Bank 158 years ago. In a nod to frugality and modesty, he drives a Mini Cooper to work every day, and most days eats his lunch at his desk. Old Town-based Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company has announced that its CEO E. Hunt Burke

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Alexandria Blues Guitarist Glenn Pavone Dies at 52
Aug 12,2010

Glenn Pavone, a native of Alexandria, and the former lead guitarist with the Billy Price Band, died Monday after a three-year battle with cancer at the age of 52. Mr. Pavone started playing guitar when he was 7 and performing when he was 9, according to an obituary in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.




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