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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 Virginia
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 Virginia
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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Zebra Misc
VOTE for Your Favorite Pet Photo from “First Snow 2019”
ALEXANDRIA, VA — When the first flakes fell on Alexandria in 2019, they fell gently, but kept falling. Some pockets…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Living Legends of Alexandria Announces 2019 Living Legends Recipients
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Living Legends of Alexandria has announced its selections of Living Legends for 2019. The 2019 Living Legends were…
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