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School lunches to have more veggies, whole grains
Lifestyles For Godanriver
Jan 25ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings - including the always popular pizza - will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables ... »
Out and in: Alexandria mayor resigns, accepts clerk of court post
Newarkadvocate.com Local News
Dec 29ALEXANDRIA -- Alexandria Mayor Richard Hammond has resigned four days shy of his term's end so the council president could appoint him as clerk of courts. »
Two dozen artists to display work this weekend during grand opening
Newarkadvocate.com Local News
Nov 08ALEXANDRIA -- Although she is not sure what will be finished on time, Meredith Martin is forging ahead with plans for a weekend grand opening of her art gallery, Sunbear Studio in downtown Alexandria. »
Economics prof provides insights on Arab Spring
Marionstar.com Local News
Oct 16MARION - Hassan Aly need only step outside his apartment last February in Alexandria, Egypt, to watch the arrival of the Arab Spring in his homeland. »
Northridge PTO Book Fair to begin Monday
Newarkadvocate.com Local News
Oct 05The Northridge PTO Book Fair will begin Monday and continue through Oct. 14 in Room 101 at Alexandria Primary School. »
Latest Blog Posts in Detail
WaPo’s Josh White Can’t Figure Out ‘Motive’ of Jihadist Military Site Vandalizer, Shooter, and IED Preparer
Bizzy Blog
Jan 27Would someone please buy the Washington Post’s Josh White a clue? He can’t seem to get a handle on the “motive” for the actions of Yonathan Melaku (actually, I think White is pretending). Melaku has just pleaded guilty and will be sentenced to 25 years... »
Positivity: Irish pub owner reflects on God’s guidance in his life
Bizzy Blog
Dec 04From Alexandria, Virginia: Dec 3, 2011 / 08:16 am For Irish immigrant Pat Troy, “faith is everything.” At age 70, Troy is surrounded by his family and friends and owns Ireland’s Own, a thriving pub in Alexandria, Virginia. He has also met every U.S. pr... »