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Mayor Asks City Staff to Create Pilot Program to Explore Extension of Pedestrian Zone
ALEXANDRIA, VA-At City Council’s meeting Tuesday night, Mayor Justin Wilson asked city staff to create a pilot program to explore…
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Tickets Available: Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery, September 14
ALEXANDRIA, VA -Take the Civil War Tour of Alexandria National Cemetery with local Civil War historian Madeline Feierstein on Saturday, September…
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Alexandria Receives $525K for New Flood Resilience Plan
ALEXANDRIA, VA-To help with its flood mitigation efforts, Alexandria has received a $525,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Conservation…
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New Film Documents Alexandria’s Efforts to Shed Light on involvement in Slave Trade, Lynchings
ALEXANDRIA, VA-As part of the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project, a film premiere is taking place at the George Washington National…
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City of Alexandria Selects Design Team for City Hall and Market Square Renovations
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria City Hall was built in 1871. It is the workplace for more than 300 city employees. More than…
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Sign Up Now to Participate in the 53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Scottish Christmas Walk Parade is a hit every year. If you want to participate in the 53rd annual…
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2024 Solheim Cup: Everything You Need to Know
GAINESVILLE, Va. (Sept. 4, 2024) – The Solheim Cup is always one of the most exciting, patriotic and dramatic weeks on…
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YMCA Thingamajig Convention Inspires Future Thinking in Young Inventors
Alexandria, VA – The United States Patent and Trade Office hosted the 30th Annual YMCA Thingamajig Invention Convention on Tuesday,…
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The Hotlist: Where to Volunteer in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Below find the latest volunteer opportunities in Alexandria. To volunteer, register online at volunteeralexandria.org. Wednesday, September 25, Volunteer at a…
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New Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open to Public
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The new Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility (3795 W. Braddock Rd.) is open to the public. It houses a 25-meter…
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