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City of Alexandria to Open Additional Polling Places for Absentee Voting
ALEXANDRIA, VA – To ensure that all residents have the opportunity to cast a ballot in the upcoming general election,…
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Leaf Collection in Alexandria Starts Nov. 2
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will begin its annual leaf vacuuming and leaf bag collection program on Monday,…
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Obituary: Joe Shumard, Alexandria Living Legend and Beloved Community Leader, Passes Away After Extended Illness
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Over the weekend, Joe Shumard, an Alexandria Living Legend, past president of the Chamber of Commerce, executive…
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Hold the Torpedoes: Alexandria City Unveils the Revitalization Proposals for the Torpedo Factory Art Center
By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA, VA – Recent press regarding rumored conversion of a reinvented Torpedo Factory envisioning a food hall…
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On the Waterfront: The City Has Designs on Revitalizing an Alexandria Treasure
By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA, VA – For over 46 years the Torpedo Factory has been the epicenter of the Alexandria…
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Absentee Ballots Up Almost 500% in Alexandria Over 2016 Election
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Throughout the 45-day absentee voting period of 2016, Alexandria sent ballots by e-mail. This year, as of…
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Southeast Fairfax Development Corp to Host Beautification Awards Oct. 22
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This afternoon the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) announced that they will host the 19th Annual Mary…
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In Emergency Appeal, Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Asks for Support During COVID-19
ALEXANDRIA, VA – For more than 30 years, the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) has raised money to help Alexandria…
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Local Dog Trainer Applauds Petco for Banning Shock Collars
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Tuesday, Petco announced that it will no longer sell electronic collars, aka “shock” or “bark” collars,…
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City of Alexandria to Unveil Parker-Gray Memorial Walkway Oct. 24
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria African American Hall of Fame will unveil the Parker-Gray Memorial…
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