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Ivy Hill Historical Preservation Society Celebrates Listing on National Register of Historic Places
ALEXANDRIA, VA- On Sunday, June 1, Ivy Hill Cemetery hosted a special celebration to honor its recent National Register of…
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Where Horsepower Meets Heart: Speed, Style, and Philanthropy Take Over Old Town
Alexandria, VA – For one weekend each spring, the historic roads of Old Town Alexandria come alive with car enthusiasts…
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David Garibaldi Brings Art to the High-Octane Ball
Alexandria, VA – It took David Garibaldi a matter of minutes to create his painting. In a blur of paint,…
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Alexandria Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Alexandria, VA – In mid-May the Alexandria City Council passed an ordinance banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in…
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Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week Starts June 7
Alexandria, VA – Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week is from June 7 to 15. Alexandria will promote the waterway’s history and…
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A Fond Farewell: Reunions Owner Retires After Decades of Dedication
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Thirty-six years ago, just after giving birth, one Alexandria mother made an unusual first stop—not home, but…
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Birria Tacos, Chicken Brunello and a Celebrity Judge Steal the Show at 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray
Alexandria, VA – Sunshine, sizzling bites, and a side of star power made the 16th Annual Taste of Del Ray…
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Stitching New Beginnings: Afghan and Ethiopian Women Graduate from Alexandria Sewing Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This morning (May 29), Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King St.) held a special graduation ceremony to honor the…
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Record-Breaking $700K in Scholarships Awarded to Alexandria City High School Seniors
Alexandria, VA – The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria (SFA) awarded nearly $700,000 in postsecondary scholarships to 215 seniors from Alexandria…
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A Taste of the Past: Ice Cream History Tour Reveals Old Town Alexandria’s Hidden Gems
ALEXANDRIA, VA – They came for the ice cream. They stayed for the history. On a sublime blue-skied Sunday afternoon…
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