Stories for September 2017

Stories for September 2017

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Thursday, September 28

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ACCT's Trial of the 19th Century

Presenting playwright Rich Amada's world premiere of "The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt."

Chart Course to Seaport Day

Festival benefits Alexandria Seaport Foundation.

Commentary: Improving Infrastructure Improves Economy

Providing End-of-Life Care

Capital Caring offers hospice care and grief counseling.

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Oct. 15

Alexandria entertainment calendar

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Touring Mount Vernon's Cultural Corridor

NVRC and Storck give tour of Woodlawn Estate, Arcadia Farm, and Pope-Leighey House.

NVRC and Storck give tour of Woodlawn Estate, Arcadia Farm, and Pope-Leighey House.

Tuesday, September 26

Opinion: Editorial: Dire and Urgent

Does current repeal effort set the stage for billions in tax cuts for the wealthiest?

Monday, September 25

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The Last DACA Clinic

Applications for renewals must be filed by Oct. 5.

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Oktoberfests and Fall Celebrations Need Oompah

Music of Alte Kumpel captures the season.

Friday, September 22

Mount Vernon Home Sales: August, 2017

In August, 2017, 126 homes sold between $1,099,000-$119,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: August, 2017

Thursday, September 21

Commentary: Airplane Noise Over Mount Vernon

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Oct. 8

Alexandria entertainment calendar

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A Tale of Two Immigrants

Candidates hoping to replace Dave Albo are both living the American Dream.

One is from Ecuador. The other is from Vietnam. Both are successful professional women hoping to fill the seat vacated by retiring Del. Dave Albo (R-42). But only one will prevail in November, creating one of the fiercest political contests on the ballot in Northern Virginia this year.

Letter to Editor: Get Involved with GrandInvolve

Letter by Supervisor Dan Storck

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Step Out the Door, Return as a New Woman

New mobile hair salon gives door-to-door service.

People at Work

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Scouts Fundraiser

Popcorn

Appetite: 3 Ways to Celebrate Oktoberfest

3 Ways to Enjoy Oktoberfest

Wednesday, September 20

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Rorschach Politics

Candidates for governor present inkblots on everything from the economy to Confederate statues.

The campaign for governor is a bit like a Rorschach test as the candidates close in on the final stretch toward Election Day. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of inkblots to voters about everything from the health of the economy to the value of Confederate statues.

Tuesday, September 19

Editorial: Voting Every Year, But Always Critical

League of Women Voters provides forums to learn about the candidates.

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Commentary: Taking the Call

Commentary: Playing Fantasy Politics

Monday, September 18

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Infant/Toddler Appreciation Luncheon

34th Annual Infant Toddler Family Day Care Provider Appreciation Celebration honors childcare workers.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Rolls Along

Green Acres Senior Center hosts bocce competition.

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New Year, New Teacher

How to identify effective teachers.

Commentary: Report to the Community

Commentary: Residents Notified of Deer Hunt Program

Commentary: DACA: Good for the Economy

Thursday, September 14

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Fresh Take on ‘Cinderella’ at Lee Center in Alexandria

ASO Presents Season Opener with Conductor Michael Rossi

Obituary: Muriel S. Lipp

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11U Victors in Mount Vernon

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Snapshot in Mount Vernon

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‘Invincible Spirit’

Gary Sinise, Lt. Dan Band celebrate military families at Fort Belvoir.

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Woodlawn Stables Settles into New Home

Now Claddagh Farm.

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Volunteers Needed at River Farm

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Beyer Demands Answers on Memorial Bridge Funding and GW Parkway Safety

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Seniors Group Celebrates Anniversary

At Gum Springs Community Center.

Gum Springs seniors

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Oct. 10

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

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LTA Presents ‘Driving Miss Daisy’

Story shows 25-year relationship between strong-willed Daisy and black chauffeur Hoke.

LTA Presents ‘Driving Miss Daisy’

Wednesday, September 13

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Woodlawn Stables Relocation Update

Some horses find home at the stables along Gunston Road, in the Mason Neck area of Lorton.

Some horses find home at the stables along Gunston Road, in the Mason Neck area of Lorton.

Tuesday, September 12

Opinion: Rosh Hashanah — Not Just a New Year

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Fill the Boot 2017: One For The Record Books

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Senior Olympics Athletes Gather for Opening Ceremonies

Tennis and indoor track last weekend.

Monday, September 11

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Enlarged and Updated

1970s Fairfax kitchen gets a makeover.

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Designers for DC Design House Revealed

Local tastemakers selected to give home a makeover for charity.

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The Psychology of Color

Using color to set the mood in a space.

Thursday, September 7

Back to FHES with Smiles

Commentary: Burying Utilities Should be a Priority

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End of Summer

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Tag Day This Saturday in Mount Vernon

Arts students raise funds door-to-door.

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Commentary: Until What Affects Them Affects You

A Father’s Plea

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Senior Living Special Focus edition publishing soon

The Connection Newspapers, Alexandria Gazette Packet, Potomac Almanac, Centre View and Mount Vernon Gazette Senior Living Special Focus edition is publishing the week of October 4, 2017.

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through September

Alexandria entertainment calendar

Wednesday, September 6

Commentary: Disparity, Poverty Hidden by Communities’ Wealth

“How hard would it be for someone to invite me in for a bowl of soup?”

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Healthy and in Season

From juicy apples to hearty cabbage, how to reap the health benefits of fall produce.

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Fairfax County Short-Term Rentals Debated

State Sen. Scott Surovell: County late to regulate short-term rentals.

Monday, September 4

Back to Waynewood Elementary

New principal started as student teacher at school she now leads.