Environmental
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Planting for the Future at Four Mile Run
Alexandria, VA – At the end of May, a group of dedicated volunteers came together at Four Mile Run Park…
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Beautification Commission Searching for Award Nomination Sites
Alexandria, VA – Every spring, as blossoms bloom and pollinators buzz with purpose, the Alexandria Beautification Commission launches its annual…
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Two Alexandria Organizations Honored for Supporting Employees who Commute
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Today, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Commuter Connections program honored regional leaders in sustainable commuting…
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City Seeks Community Involvement in Massive Duke St. Overhaul
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Monday, June 9, the Patrick Henry Recreation Center saw a surge of community engagement as the…
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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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