Community Briefs
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Alexandria Shelter Names Wanda Pierce Interim Executive Director
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Carpenter’s Shelter, a leading nonprofit providing shelter and support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in…
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New Public Art Installation Coming to Alexandria’s Waterfront Park
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will unveil Now or Never, a monumental public art installation by interdisciplinary artist…
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Alexandria Leaders Host EmpowerHER Women’s Health Forum
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Community leaders and health advocates will come together this International Women’s Day to host the EmpowerHER Women’s…
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hello EIKO AI for Business Bootcamp | Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – High school and college students can gain hands-on experience using artificial intelligence to solve real business challenges…
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Shannon Steene is Stepping Down from Carpenter’s Shelter
Alexandria, VA – After more than a decade of transformative leadership, Shannon Steene is stepping down as Executive Director of…
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Author Jeff Gottesfeld to Celebrate “Honor Flights” at Old Town Books
Alexandria, VA — Families, veterans, and community members can gather Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. at Old Town Books,…
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Buddhist Walk for Peace Pilgrimage to Pass Through Alexandria February 9
ALEXANDRIA, VA — A group of Buddhist monks undertaking a cross-country “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage will pass through Alexandria on…
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At 4:26 P.M., He Stands Up Again: Alexandria Veteran Holds 24-Hour Fight Against Cancer at Pork Barrel BBQ
Alexandria, Va – Patrick ‘Pat’ Malone, a cancer survivor and 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran, is holding his 12th Annual…
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Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Celebrates Recognition from Newsweek
Alexandria, VA – The Woodbine Rehabilitation & Healthcare Team gathered to celebrate being awarded Newsweek magazine’s America’s Best Nursing Homes…
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Two Special Elections Set for Feb. 10 as Alexandria Seats Shift
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Feb. 10, for an unusual set of two…
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