Environmental
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The Health Benefits of Restricting the Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
By Eleanor Quigley, ABC Alexandria, VA – City leaders are discussing restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers (GLPB). In…
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Remember to Submit Your Nomination for the 2025 Beautification Awards
By Alexandria Beautification Commission Alexandria, VA – The countdown has begun. The 2025 Beautification Awards are near. The nomination period…
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The Best Way to Control Mosquitoes
By Karin Fangman, Del Ray Mosquito Team Alexandria, VA – The Del Ray neighborhood mosquito control effort, called Nature’s Best…
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Bill Hendrickson Receives 2025 Pickering Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria’s Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) and AlexRenew honored longtime environmental advocate William “Bill” Hendrickson with the…
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Nominations Open for Alexandria Beautification Awards
Sara Kohn, ABC Alexandria, VA – The 2025 Beautification Awards season has begun. The annual event honors residents, businesses, and…
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Avoid Turfgrass and Improve Your Lawn
By Sara Kohn, ABC Alexandria, VA – To many, the sight of a lush, well-maintained lawn signals the arrival of…
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How to Create a Native Plant Garden in Alexandria
By Eleanor Quigley, ABC Alexandria, VA – Ready to transform your yard into a gorgeous, wildlife-friendly paradise? Creating a native…
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Shop, Stroll, and Savor at the 2025 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In just two weeks, over 2,000 attendees will be gathering at River Farm on April 11 and…
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Alexandria Sustainable Waste Company Wins Environmental Excellence Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Sustainable waste is composed of materials that are reused. Reworld is a leader in managing sustainable waste with locations…
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Thanks to the Unsung Heroes Who Keep Alexandria Beautiful
By Alexandria Beautification Commission Alexandria, VA – Alexandria owes its beauty, functionality, and cleanliness to the dedicated efforts of unsung…
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