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‘Policy guy’ fuels Air Force energy improvements

(Andy Morataya / US AIR FORCE)

Kevin Geiss is a finalist for a civil service medal for his work on the Air Force’s energy policy.

 
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Volunteer Alexandria Hotlist via AlexandriaNews

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Arlington-Alexandria Animal Watch

Cases handled by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

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Defense: US man who thought he had been fighting alongside Syrian al-Qaida group was mistaken

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A U.S. Army veteran was confused and mistaken when he told authorities he fought with an al-Qaida group seeking to topple the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, his defense lawyer said Wednesday in court papers.

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Alexandria and Arlington crime report

Among incidents reported by police in Alexandria and in Arlington County.

 
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Youth Volunteer Coaches Needed via AlexandriaNews

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Where to volunteer in Arlington and Alexandria

Volunteers for energy masters, food distribution, mentors and museums are needed.

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Alexandria and Arlington home sales

Residential real estate transactions in Alexandria and Arlington County

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Alexandria and Arlington community events, June 20 to 27

Festivals, genealogy program, Erica Paul fundraiser, Presidential Salon with James Madison and more.

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Alexandria and Arlington wellness calendar, June 20 to 27, 2013

Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.

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After a year, Egypt’s Morsi receives poor reviews from fellow Islamists

(KHALED ELFIQI / EPA)

The Muslim Brotherhood-backed leader faces criticism for not implementing Islamic law.

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Taylor Swift’s feminist doppelganger takes off on Twitter

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An Alexandria native’s idea to make the pop star’s song lyrics more progressive becomes an online hit.

 
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How To Make Bacon Candy via WUSA9 Washington D.C.

 

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The Fauquier Times-Democrat removes 'Democrat' from its name after 108 years

The newspaper doesn't want to affiliate with either party, but particularly one that is not particularly popular in Fauquier County.

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The night The Doors tore it up at the Alexandria Roller Rink

Jim Morrison's only return to the place where he went to high school was his second show of the night, and ended in chaos. Like a lot of Doors shows.

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Prince William logo controversy boils over, supervisor files a FOIA request for answers

Seeking answers to how many logos were devised and how much was spent, Peter Candland is stopped by one supervisor, files a citizen's FOIA, then reaches a compromise.

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Buy your own 6,000-square foot piece of Mount Vernon for just $25 million

STATE OF NOVA | Mansion on Washington’s former estate is “poised for modern renovations.”

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