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Rosalynn Carter’s Georgetown Hairdresser Just Wrote a Book Called ‘Hair Force One’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Georgetown hair salon owner Eivind Bjerke just published his memoir recently, called Hair Force One, which describes…
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PHOTOS: 6000 Participants Gather for the Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot
ALEXANDRIA, VA- 6,000 people from Alexandria and D.C. area gathered for the 48thAlexandria Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. a fun-filled Thanksgiving…
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December Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Fort Ward Park Playground Relocation
ALEXANDRIA, VA-For the last year, the City of Alexandria has been working on a plan to improve the Fort Ward…
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PHOTOS: Santa and the Community Come Together for Alexandria Tree Lighting
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Santa was on stage to help the Mayor and City Council officially light Alexandria’s Christmas tree at…
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PHOTOS: Folks Flocked to the Alexandria Cider Festival to Taste and Learn
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria’s Cider Festival at The Lloyd House, 220 North Washington Street, on Saturday, November 18, was picture…
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Lawhorne and Porter Named Grand Marshals of the 48th Annual Alexandria Turkey Trot
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In recognition of their service to the City of Alexandria, retired Alexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and retired…
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Alexandria’s Carpenter’s Shelter Opens Second, 64-Bed Shelter on Mill Rd.; Now Hiring
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Carpenter’s Shelter is expanding. The nonprofit that supports people without a home and those transitioning from homelessness has signed…
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New Events Planned for First Night Alexandria This Year
ALEXANDRIA, VA- First Night Alexandria is a treasured tradition. Held on New Year’s Eve for 29 years, it is an…
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Alexandria Earns Third Straight Perfect Score on Municipal Equity Index
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Municipal Equity Index (MEI) for…
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Volunteer Alexandria Holding Annual Toy Drive Until Dec. 14
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The holiday season is the time for giving. Volunteer Alexandria (VolALX) is holding its annual toy drive until Dec.…
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