Community News
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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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The Free Flowing Musical Experience Play the Birchmere, Saturday, Oct. 24
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Renowned Alexandria band The Free Flowing Musical Experience will play Alexandria’s legendary venue, The Birchmere, on Saturday,…
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Visit Alexandria: 8 New Activities Offered for People Looking to Venture Out
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Looking to spend some time out of the house? How about some fun and socially-distant activities? Visit…
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Support Alexandria’s Arts Community During Virtual Fundraiser Oct. 24
ALEXANDRIA, VA – There have been a few recent fundraisers to support Alexandria’s restaurants negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Alexandria Residents Invited to Participate in FEMA Earthquake Drill, Oct. 15
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Remember the August 2011 earthquake in Virginia? The epicenter was Louisa County, northwest of Richmond, but the…
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