Community News
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City and Health Department Back First Community Virus Testing Program
Alexandria, VA – On May 16, a coronavirus test pilot program took place at Alexandria Neighborhood Health. The program, supported…
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DASH Requires Passengers to Wear Face Coverings Effective Monday, May 18
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Based on guidance from the Alexandria Health Department, the Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) will require all passengers…
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Following CDC Guidance, WMATA Requires Metro Riders to Wear a Mask
Alexandria, VA – On May 14, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced that all Metro riders are required…
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Senior Shoppers Surprised with $100 Cash Visa Cards at Alexandria Safeway
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Shoppers at the Safeway in Alexandria on King Street were surprised this morning with $100 gift cards at…
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Alexandria Library Patrons Given Remote Access to Academic Journals
Alexandria, VA – Remote learning is now a lot easier! Alexandria Library announced that starting today it is offering JSTOR…
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Quarantales#2: Interview with Adriana Gomez Schellhaas, Casa Chirilagua Executive Director
Adriana Gomez Schellhaas is the executive director of Casa Chirilagua, a nonprofit organization that serves the predominantly Central American Latino…
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CORRECTION: Northam Extends Restrictions for Northern Virginia Until May 29
This article has been updated. Source used incorrect reopening date of May 28. Alexandria, VA – Earlier today Gov. Ralph…
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DETOUR: City Repaving Mount Vernon Avenue from Braddock to Commonwealth
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Repaving Mount Vernon Avenuefrom E. Braddock Road to Commonwealth Avenue, including all lanes. The duration of this…
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Mayor, County Leaders Urge Northam to Set Regions for Reopening
Alexandria, VA – Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) has said he plans to begin a phased reopening of Virginia on May…
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Quarantales #1: Interview with Jennifer Ayers, Executive Director of ALIVE!
Stories from Alexandria’s COVID-19 fighters that will make you smile. We hope. Jennifer Ayers is the executive director of ALIVE!,…
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