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Community News
You Can Help: Alexandria’s 1858 Prettyman Hose Carriage Selected for Opportunity to Win Conservation Grant
Help Friendship Firehouse’s 1858 Prettyman Hose Carriage win up to $4,000 for much-needed conservation. Vote online at https://www.vamuseums.org/virginias-top-10-endangered-artifacts daily between…
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Foodie Newz
Washington DC Extends Restaurant Week Through January 27, First Time in 18 Years
Almost 200 Restaurants to Continue Prix Fixe Menus through January 27 Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2019)—Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)…
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Zebra Misc
THIS WEEK IN ALEXANDRIA: ”Hiring Day” African American Freedmen
ALEXANDRIA, VA — On January 18, 1852, the annual ”Hiring Day” for free African American men took place at what…
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Community News
Alexandria Pedestrians Now Get a Head Start at Green Lights
ALEXANDRIA, VA — In order to increase traffic safety, City of Alexandria staff recently installed 17 new Leading Pedestrian Intervals…
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Zebra Misc
Why Were Civil War Uniforms Made of Wool? Learn All at Fort Ward Museum, Feb 9
OUTFITTING BILLY YANK PROGRAM AT FORT WARD MUSEUM Learn about the clothing and equipment used by Union soldiers during the…
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Foodie Newz
In the Alexandria Permit Office: Del Ray’s Sicilian Pizza Under New Ownership
ALEXANDRIA, VA — In paperwork filed with the City, Del Ray’s Sicilian Pizza Restaurant at 1504-A Mount Vernon Avenue, is…
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Community News
Alexandria City Council Adopts WasteSmart Strategic Plan
ALEXANDRIA, VA — At its regular meeting on January 12, the Alexandria City Council unanimously adopted WasteSmart, a comprehensive, 20-year…
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Zebra Misc
Tips to Burn Wood More Efficiently to Save Money, Reduce Air Pollution and Protect Our Health
Eco-City Alexandria: Get Involved! During the winter months, many people choose to take advantage of their wood-burning stoves and fireplaces.…
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School News
Aprendiendo Lecciones de la Vida por medio de Ajedrez, y Mas
Traducido por Amanda M. Socci This story also available in English: https://thezebra.org/2019/01/19/learning-life-lessons-through-chess-and-more/ Joel (L) and Sebastian (R) from ACPS’s LINK Club…
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School News
Learning Life Lessons through Chess, and More
Innovative ACPS Program Helps At-Risk Students…At Home! By Amanda M. Socci [This story is also available in Spanish at: https://thezebra.org/2019/01/19/aprendiendo-lecciones-de-la-vida-por-medio-de-ajedrez-y-mas/] Thinking.…
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