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Alexandria Area Ultraswimmer Denis Crean Successfully Swims the English Channel
By Edward Moser ALEXANDRIA, VA – On August 10, Alexandria area ultraswimmer Denis Crean completed any adventure swimmer’s dream. He…
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DONATIONS NEEDED: Alexandria Computer School Serving Low-Income Residents Asking for Monitors, Laptops
ALEXANDRIA, VA – At the end of a long, dim hallway in a cramped room, three men are hunched over…
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Hundreds Attend ‘Best of the West’ Event in Alexandria Aug. 5
ALEXANDRIA, VA – More than 250 attended the first “Best of the West” event Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Patrick…
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Catholic Charities Unveils New Statue at National Headquarters in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA -On Wednesday, Aug. 9, a new statue was unveiled in front of Catholic Charities USA, located just off…
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Alexandria’s Waterfront Hosts Pow Wow for American Indian Youth
By Edward Moser ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Second Annual Pow Wow for American Indian Youth was held in Alexandria’s Waterfront…
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Walk For Women’s Equality and Honor Women and Girls Breaking Tradition and Glass Ceilings By Going The Extra Mile
Alexandria, VA – Our nation’s centuries-old journey for women’s equality will continue in Alexandria this August as Alexandra Celebrates Women…
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Rosemont’s 2023 4th of July Celebration Continues a 50-year Tradition
Alexandria, VA – The tradition for over 50 years continued at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School thanks to the Rosemont…
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Alexandria’s West End Business Association Hosting First Best of the West Aug. 5
ALEXANDRIA, VA –West End Business Association (WEBA) is hosting its inaugural Best of the West event celebrating the restaurants and…
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PHOTOS: National Night Out in Alexandria Draws Community to Mingle and Play with Local Law Officers
ALEXANDRIA, VA – From Arlandria to Auburn Village to Del Ray to Carlyle, they came out. Families, young adults, seniors,…
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City of Alexandria Fall Recreation Program Registration Begins Aug. 9
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Registration for fall classes and activities offered by the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks and…
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