Community Briefs
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Alexandria City Hall Closes for Renovations; Staff Relocated
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria City Hall has closed temporarily for major renovations, prompting the relocation of more than 300 city…
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Alexandria Nonprofit Urges City Council to Put Childcare Back on the Agenda
Alexandria, VA — Hopkins House, a nonprofit with deep roots in Alexandria, is pressing city leaders to put childcare and support…
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Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar Hosting Community Blood Drive Amid Critical Blood Shortage
Arlington, VA — Inova Blood Donor Services is facing a critical shortage of blood products across Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C.,…
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Don’t Miss It! Noah Lyles Returns Home to Be Honored as Alexandria’s Youngest Living Legend
ALEXANDRIA — Tickets are going fast for one of Alexandria’s most inspiring annual celebrations. Noah Lyles will make history as…
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Simpson Garden Honors Audrey Faden
Alexandria, VA – The Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia gathered this Tuesday at the Simpson Park Demonstration Garden to honor…
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‘The Duchess of Del Ray,’ Hits the Real Estate Market
Alexandria, VA – A Del Ray landmark is officially on the market. The property at 2100 Mount Vernon Avenue—home to…
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35 Hand-Crocheted Hats Donated to Carpenter’s Shelter
Alexandria, VA – Cathy Smyles (left), Housing Locator for Carpenter’s Shelter, is standing with Jean Oliver, Secretary of ALVA…
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Paul Stoddard Named New Planning & Zoning Director for the City of Alexandria
Alexandria, VA — City Manager James F. Parajon has appointed Paul Stoddard as the new Director of the Department of…
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Alexandria Expands School Zone Speed Camera Program for 2025–26
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will expand its school zone speed camera program in the 2025–26 school year,…
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School Supply Drive At The Landing
Alexandria, VA – Residents at The Landing, a luxury senior living community in Alexandria, recently delivered donated school supplies to…
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