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Local Bar Reserves Seats for 13 Soldiers Lost in Afghanistan
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Last night, Friday, August 27, Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub on King Street reserved a table and set 13 places…
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Alexandria Police Officers Receive Medal for Helping Participants in Drug Treatment Program
ALEXANDRIA, On Wednesday, Aug. 25, Alexandria Police Officers Bennie Evans and Shakita Warren received the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal from…
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NO FARES: All Can Ride City Public Bus (DASH) for Free in Alexandria, Virginia
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Starting Sunday, September 5, 2021 the city public bus system in Alexandria (DASH buses) will be fare-free…
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OBITUARY: Alexandria Legend Carlyle “Connie” Ring Passes Away at 90
ALEANDRIA, VA – Carlyle Conwell “Connie” Ring, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021, at his home at…
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Pompeyo Family Dogs Perform at National Harbor for National Dog Day
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Thursday, August 26, which also happened to be National Dog Day, UniverSoul Circus held an outdoor performance…
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Want To Learn More About Your City? Sign Up for Alexandria’s Academy Programs
This story has been updated with the correct start date for the Fire Academy. We were notified by the city…
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Wave the Flag Sept. 7, Participate in Nationwide Event in Remembrance of 9/11
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling for all Americans to take part in a…
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Alexandria Mayor, Virginia Congressman, HUD Secretary Meet To Address Affordable Housing Crisis
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Spire is a newly-built affordable housing complex in Alexandria, which opened in the spring. Earlier this…
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Alexandria Officials Break Ground on New Municipal Broadband Project
ALEXANDRIA, VA—On Monday, August 23, Mayor Justin Wilson and City Council members broke ground outside the Animal Welfare League of…
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