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New School Board Sets Tone For Year Ahead - Source Alexandria News

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

The nine-member Alexandria School Board six newcomers, two members who were re-elected and one member who served on the first elected Board from 1994-97 and was elected for a second term after a 15-year break.

New Alexandria City Council Takes Office - Source Alexandria News

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

The results of the Nov. 6, 2012, local elections were implemented last night as Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille and the six members of the Alexandria City Council took their oaths of office

Mrs. Claus spreads cheer year-round - Source The Burgs

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

It’s often said that behind every great man, there is a great woman. Jolly Old St. Nick is no exception, and Blacksburg’s Marian Kelso is making sure Christmas’ first lady stays plenty busy year-round.

Setting Smart Goals for Success in the New Year

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

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Celebrating 85 years of the GW Parkway

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Few of the harried commuters in the 50,000 to 70,000 vehicles that whiz up and down the George Washington Memorial Parkway each day realize that they are zipping through a national park. After all, there's no "Old Faithful" spewing gases or buffalo grazing in a broad valley. No one plans a trip to visit

What's Happening at Your Local Library - Source Patch

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

What's happening at Old Town's local library this month? Take a look at special events at the Kate Waller Barrett Branch library at 717 Queen St. The following information was supplied by Alexandria Libraries:

Love of words, pizza turns into book for 10-year-old boy - Source Washington Post

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

Aidan Meath’s friends have a nickname for him: Dr. Seuss. It’s a pretty good nickname, , considering that, like Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss’s real name), Aidan has written a book that carries an important message for kids.

Metro police announcement is white noise to some riders - Source Washington Post

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

The message has accompanied countless Metro rides. From tunnels in the District to the tracks across Maryland and Virginia, it's always there. “If you are in urgent need of police assistance while riding in the Metro

Donley Says Farewell To Elected Office - Source Alexandria News

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 00:00:00 EST

When Kerry Donley was elected Alexandria vice mayor in 2009, most of the electorate lauded his return to public office. His decision not to run for re-election in 2012 came as a surprise and was a disappointment to many. Just before his last City Council meeting on Dec. 15

City of Alexandria New Year's Schedule - Source Patch

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 00:00:00 EST

All City of Alexandria government offices will be open Monday on New Year’s Eve. City government offices will be closed Tuesday in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.