Living Legend Chet Avery: Seeing a Better City for Alexandria's Blind

Chet Avery, a long-time resident of Alexandria, has been active in devising and promoting programs enabling those with disabilities to participate fully in all life’s opportunities. For nearly 30 years he has served as a member of the Alexandria Human Rights Commission. His life's work is dedicated to extending
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As Snow Falls, Guv Declares State of Emergency

Governor Bob McDonnell (R) has declared a state of emergency for the state, authorizing state agencies to assist local governments responding to the winter storm affecting the Commonwealth early Friday through Saturday. The current outlook calls for the possibility of up to 20 inches of snow
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NIBBLES AND SIPS/Wine Techno-Speak Cranks up the Message

Holy vintage, Batman! If your wine talks to you, have you had a bit too much to drink? Not if you’ve purchased a bottle with the new wine decoder technology embedded in the bottle itself. Producer Allegrini of Verona, Italy, known for their Valpolicellas using only their estate-grown fruit since 1557,
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A Celebrated Russian Maestro Brings a Muscular Joy to the Alexandria Symphony

“She is indeed a winner with fluid, effortless technique, rhythmic acuity and alertness and genuine musical insights and feeling.” So says the San Francisco Chronicle about Alexandria Symphony Orchestra’s visiting artist, DC-based Yuliya Gorenman. With a lineup that will make your heart
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BUZZWORTHY/As the Snow Falls, Tripping the Light Fantastic

Laiss ez Les Bon Temps Rouler, as they say in New 'Awlins this time of year. The snow did not keep the Junior Friends of the Campagna Center from celebrating Mardi Gras last weekend. More than 40 people braved frigid temperatures and several inches
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St. Stephens/St. Agnes Wrestlers Showing Deep Determination

The St. Stephens/St. Agnes wrestling team keeps turning in some impressive performances and is having one of their finest seasons in recent years. In their recent match, on the road at IAC rival St. Albans,the Saints rolled to a 42-27 victory to improve their overall record to 12-5. Virtually every match of the season
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