Community Briefs
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Artemis II Commander “Loved” Alexandria School Student Design
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Bishop Ireton High School chapter of the National STEM Honor Society (STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, and…
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Alexandria Outdoor Pools Open for Summer
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA) is ready to kick off summer…
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VA Tech expert warns hantavirus outbreak deserves close attention
A recent outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus has drawn international attention after at least three deaths were linked…
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Alexandria Community Cookouts Return for Spring and Summer
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria invites residents to attend one or more of the Department of Recreation, Parks and…
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Alexandria Kindergarten Registration Open for Next School Year
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is continuing kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year for all ACPS elementary…
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Alexandria Expands Tick Prevention Campaign with Free Tools and Events
Alexandria, VA – The Alexandria Health Department is expanding its “Don’t Let Ticks Stick” campaign with free tick remover tools…
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Noah Lyles Named to TIME 100 Most Influential People List
Alexandria, VA – Noah Lyles, an Alexandria graduate of T.C. Williams High School (now Alexandria City High School), has been…
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Spring2ACTion 2026 Raises $3.4 Million for Alexandria Nonprofits
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria’s annual Giving Day delivered again. Now in its 16th year, Spring2ACTion raised $3.4 million from more…
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Bike to Work Day 2026 in Alexandria | Pit Stops, Perks & Prizes
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Dust off that bicycle. Adjust your helmet and brakes. Bike to Work Day 2026 rolls into town on Friday,…
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David Lord Wins George Mason Adjunct Teaching Excellence Award 2026
Alexandria, VA – George Mason University has named Alexandria’s own David Lord as the recipient of its 2025–2026 Adjunct Teaching…
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