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Foodie Newz
Alexandria’s Cherry Challenge Underway; Sponsored by George Washington’s Mount Vernon for First Time
ALEXANDRIA, VA-One of Alexandria’s beloved culinary contests began today (Feb. 1). Restaurants throughout the city are participating in the 2024…
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Community News
‘A Legacy of Courage’: Alexandria Library Honors 85th Anniversary of 1939 Sit-In With Year-Long Celebration
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This year marks the 85th anniversary of the 1939 Alexandria Library Sit-In. The event is believed to be the…
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Zebra Misc
86 Percent of Americans Want Honest Leader, Poll From George Washington’s Mount Vernon Finds
ALEXANDRIA, VA-With the presidential primaries and Presidents’ Day near, George Washington’s Mount Vernon has released a poll to find out…
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Public Safety
BREAKING NEWS: Alexandria Police Chief Don Hayes Leaving Department After Four-Decade Career
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria announced this morning (Jan. 29) that Police Chief Don Hayes is leaving the department to…
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School News
Alexandria Student Chosen for National Civics Fellowship
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Laura Zhang, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, has been selected to…
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Community News
City of Alexandria Receives Special Certification for Efforts to Improve Quality of Life for Residents
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria has been recognized for using data and analytics in its effort to improve quality of…
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Public Safety
Alexandria Police Department Reports Abandoned Child in Good Health
(Update 1/26 4:14 pm.) APD detectives are continuing their investigation and the child remains in CPS custody. The child’s family…
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Community News
Go Behind the Scenes With the Alexandria Fire Department’s Community Academy, Starting March 13
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Interested in learning about what happens daily at Alexandria’s fire stations? Want to see what it takes to be…
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School News
Tim Beaty Joins Alexandria City School Board
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Tim Beaty was the winner of the special election for Alexandria City School Board on Jan. 9. He fills…
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Zebra Misc
For Third Straight Year, Alexandria Nominated for Best City in Travel+Leisure Magazine Survey
ALEXANDRIA, VA-For the third year in a row, Visit Alexandria is a nominee in the “Cities” category of Travel+ Leisure…
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