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Living Legend
From Card Catalogs to Clicks: How Patrick O’Brien Modernized Alexandria Libraries
By Susan Laume Alexandria, VA – In the 1990s, libraries faced a new and existential challenge — the rapid rise…
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School News
40 Years Strong: Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Awards $22 Million to 6,000 ACHS Graduates
Alexandria, VA – Founded with just $7,000 in 1986, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria now awards $700,000 annually to ACHS…
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Del Ray Doings
Del Ray Hardware Wins 2026 Heart of Del Ray Award
The Del Ray Business Association board presents the 2026 Heart of Del Ray to Del Ray Hardware. DRBA photoBy Maureen…
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School News
George Washington Legacy Foundation Essay Winners Celebrated
By Shawn Eyer Alexandria, VA – Two standout student writers were front and center during Alexandria’s George Washington Birthday festivities…
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Volunteering
Volunteer Alexandria YES Program: Empowering Youth to Make a Difference
By Katie Niersbach, Nonprofit Program Manager Alexandria, VA – Communities benefit when all perspectives have a voice. Volunteer Alexandria’s Youth…
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Z Green Pages
Sustainability in Alexandria Makes Good Business | Eco-City Program
Alexandria, VA – Across Alexandria, local businesses are proving that sustainability isn’t just good for the planet, it’s good for…
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School News
The Zebra Travel Club Launches
Alexandria, VA – We’re excited to announce the launch of The Zebra Travel Club, created especially for readers who share…
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Zebra Misc
Hannah Griffith and the Women Who Shaped Alexandria’s Business History
by Rebecca Jarrett Alexandria, VA – In honor of Women’s History Month and the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Office of…
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Chamber Corner
81% Trust the Chamber: Why Visibility Matters for Members
By Maria Ciarrocchi Alexandria, VA – A new national survey reveals something powerful about local business communities: people trust their…
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Hey Dr. Amy!
Why They Walked: A Pilgrimage, Patience, and What Children Learn Along the Way
By Dr. Amy Fortney Parks, LPC, ACS Alexandria, VA – My 7-year-old grandson understands distance one way. “How long does…
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