Better tracking data exposes more Va. dropouts

03/27/10 In 2008, the official dropout rate in Alexandria City schools leapt from 3 percent to 11 percent. In neighboring Arlington, it jumped from 2 percent to 9 percent. Fairfax saw its rate bump up to nearly 6 percent, from less than 2 percent one year earlier.

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Alexandria's civic groups get a reality check from reduced funding

05/04/10 Now that the Alexandria City Council has adopted its budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year, some local nonprofits are scrambling to fill voids in their budgets.

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Arlington, Alexandria meet for first time on road, energy issues

10/14/10 The Arlington County Board and the Alexandria City Council will hold a joint work session Thursday evening to coordinate their efforts on regional transportation and energy issues.

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