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Adventures in Subbing: Inner City School pt 2
Part one was about the hoopla; this post is about the nuts and bolts of the student struggles in North Minneapolis. When the 6th and 7th graders I taught this day eventually got down to work (which t...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 10:03 AM
A Tradegy in Kansas City
Recently former Kansas City Chief linebacker, Jovan Belcher, killed his girlfriend and then took his own life at the Chiefs practice facility in front of some coaches. Since the killings reports have...
Posted on 12/5/12 at 4:22 AM
Blizzard hope to make a good first impression with home fans
The Alexandria Blizzard will have every opportunity to make a strong impression on a curious fan base during its home opener on Saturday night. The Blizzard will not only be showing off a new team in...
Posted on 10/10/12 at 3:08 PM
The Final Leg
This three-week journey through central China capped off my 11-month stay in China. After it, I returned to my China home of Zhuhai for two days of preparations, reflection, and final good-byes to all...
Posted on 9/29/12 at 8:47 AM
Breakfast at Green City Market -- The Best Ever!
Located along the south end of Lincoln Park along Clark Avenue, Chicago's Green City Market bustled with activity on Saturday morning. Young parents pulling wagons loaded with children eating an appl...
Posted on 10/10/11 at 9:27 AM
Explore the history of Alexandria
Take a journey through the history of Alexandria with Barb Grover on Monday, May 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Grand Arbor community room, Alexandria.May 08, 2013
A new way to pay for street projects: fees
Is it a new tool that Alexandria could use to help pay for much-needed street projects? Or is it a way for the city to burden residents with another fee? The Alexandria City Council grappled with the idea at its meeting Monday night.By Al Edenloff , April 12, 2013
Don't forget about local level races
Sure, the “big” races for president, Congress and state Legislature are grabbing headlines. But voters also have key decisions to make at the local level where they’ll select mayor, city council and school board candidates.By Al Edenloff , October 24, 2012
Get involved in Alexandria's comprehensive plan update
The city of Alexandria recently embarked on an update to its 2007 Comprehensive Plan. The update will integrate current community values with city policy and actions that will preserve and enhance Alexandria’s unique livability.June 13, 2012
CITY COUNCIL UPDATE: Big upgrade awaits 50th Avenue
A major upgrade is in the works for 50th Avenue in south Alexandria. City leaders say it will make the road safer, match it up with an existing wider section of the road, and provide better access to the new high school that will open in 2014.By Al Edenloff , May 16, 2012
Meeting - City Council Budget Committee May 25
May 20, 2011
Meeting - Alexandria City Council March 14
March 11, 2011
Alexandria City Council breezes through first meeting of 2011
The Alexandria City Council agreed to amend two revenue notes issued to St. Mary’s Church totaling nearly $4 million.By Al Edenloff , January 11, 2011
School and city filings give voters many choices
Voters will have plenty of decisions to make come election time this November.By Celeste Beam , August 20, 2010
More bids awarded for police station work
Another round of bids – adding up to nearly $1.6 million – was approved for the new Alexandria police station tonight.By Al Edenloff , August 10, 2010
Geneva Road headed for an upgrade that bicyclists will like
It’s been about eight years in the making but it appears that a one-mile stretch of Geneva Road is headed for a major upgrade.By Al Edenloff , July 13, 2010
Economic development leaders: Growth doesn't just happen
By Al Edenloff , May 28, 2010
947819 City of Alexandria Disclosure Statement
August 07, 2009
Meeting will review stormwater plan
The city of Alexandria will host an open house to review a draft of Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan on Tuesday, July 14 starting at 5:30 p.m.July 10, 2009
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