National Interest
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Alexandria Marks Constitution Week with City Hall Ceremony
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria celebrated the 238th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution on Wednesday, September 17, with a special ceremony…
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How Alexandria’s Beekeepers and Gardens Helped Virginia Climb to Number 4 in National Bee Conservation Rankings
Virginia has climbed to fourth place in national bee conservation rankings, and Alexandria is helping lead the way. From backyard…
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Thousands Come Outside for Alexandria National Night Out Tuesday
Alexandria, VA – From Arlandria to Old Town to Del Ray to Carlyle, they came out. Families, young adults, seniors, and…
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PJ’s Coffee Brews Up First Virginia Location in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – I love coffee shops. There is something about starting my day in them, firing up my laptop,…
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Alexandria Celebrates Pride Month with Plethora of Events, Activities
ALEXANDRIA, VA – One June night in 1990 a King Street bar kicked out two lesbian women for dancing the…
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Children’s Book on Ed, the Runaway Zebra, Produced in Just Days
[Author’s Note: This summary is based on reporting by Tracy Kornet for WSMV (June 13, 2025), covering news and local…
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Freddie’s Beach Bar Owner Weds Longtime Partner on Custom-Built Float During WorldPride Parade
WASHINGTON, DC-As rainbow flags wave and music fills the streets for WorldPride in Washington, D.C., one couple’s love story took…
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Alexandria Celebrates Women Encourages Denim Day Support April 30
Alexandria, VA — Alexandria Celebrates Women is calling on the community to take a stand against sexual assault by participating…
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Alexandria Native and Hell’s Kitchen Alum Chef Leigh is Cooking at the Masters ‘25
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Chef Leigh Orleans, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, and a breakout culinary star on Season 22 of…
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Mother of GPS, Gladys West, Finally Gets Proper Recognition
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Did you use GPS today to get to a meeting or the dentist or a lunch date?…
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