Year: 2023
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Mount Vernon Matters
Quilts Tell a Black Family’s History (and More) at Woodlawn Plantation
By Steve Hunt Alexandria, VA – Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House is hosting a special exhibition of “Story…
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Veterans, Thank You for Your Service
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – Veterans Day. The day designated to honor and celebrate the courage and sacrifice of…
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Mount Vernon Matters
Mt. Vernon Celebrates Its 2023 Royalty Naming Ron Fitzsimmons and Shirley Short Lord & Lady Fairfax
Alexandria, VA – Kudos to the new Lord and Lady of Mount Vernon. Ron Fitzsimmons and Shirley Short were named…
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Kids
Kids’ First Years Creates Family Council to Inform Decisions on Early Childhood Services
By Michelle Smith Howard, President and CEO, Kids’ First Years Alexandria, VA – Thanks to an exciting new initiative in…
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Lee Fendall House’s Sips and Secrets Speakeasy FUNdraiser Soirees On
Alexandria, VA – Fans and friends of the historic Lee-Fendall House Museum and Garden faithfully donned their finest flapper beads…
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Pets
This Blessing of the Animals Included Stanley, a Sulcata Tortoise!
By Phyllis Doak Alexandria, VA – The Blessing of the Animals is not uncommon at churches and synagogues in Alexandria.…
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Over $300,000 Raised During October for National Breast Center Foundation in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – “This year has been amazing,” says Martha Carucci, Executive Director of the National Breast Center Foundation, created…
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Alexandria’s Love of Cider Continues at the Alexandria Cider Festival
Alexandria, VA – The arrival of fall means that the fruit most seen at grocery stores and farmer’s markets is…
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Shots and Soap: Gear Up for a Healthy Fall and Winter
By Dr. David Rose, Director, Alexandria Health Department Alexandria, VA – With fall here and winter approaching, you won’t want…
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Two Alexandria Dads Set Out to Solve Your Problem Finding Babysitters
Alexandria, VA – Has this ever happened to you? It’s Friday evening. You and your partner just received a last-minute…
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