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They Built an “AI-Free Zone” for Kids—And It All Started at a Neighborhood Restaurant
ALEXANDRIA, Va – Hope Gibbs envisioned a publication that helps children shine over a decade ago. Now, her dream is…
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Rain Couldn’t Dampen the Fun at Alexandria’s Back 2 School Slam Jam
Rain did not stop Alexandria families from enjoying the 15th Annual Back 2 School Slam Jam at Patrick Henry Recreation…
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Register Now: ACPS Urges Families to Enroll New Students Before School Starts
Alexandria City Public Schools is asking families to register new students before the 2026–27 school year begins Aug. 24. ACPS…
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New Maps, New Routes: Alexandria Prepares for Major School Attendance Shifts This Fall
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Hundreds of Alexandria families are preparing for new school assignments this fall as Alexandria City Public Schools…
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Alexandria Kids Need 3,500 Backpacks. Here’s How You Can Help.
Alexandria City Public Schools is asking residents, businesses and community groups to help fill 3,500 backpacks before the new school…
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Bishop Ireton’s Jason Day Wins National Elite 2-Mile Title at Adidas Outdoor Nationals
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Bishop Ireton rising senior Jason Day added a national championship to his growing list of accomplishments by…
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Alexandria Eighth Grader Wins National Award for Documentary on Gerrymandering
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Across the country, nearly 4,000 students submitted films to C-SPAN’s annual StudentCam documentary competition. Among all the…
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Mount Vernon High Senior Earns Appointment to West Point After Eight School Moves
Alexandria, VA – After attending eight schools across five states during her K-12 education, Audrey Ortiz-Peterson will graduate this June…
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West Potomac Senior Turns 911 Dispatch Training Into Emergency Response Career
Alexandria, VA – Lily, a West Potomac High School senior, is heading directly into the workforce with life-saving skills and…
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West Potomac Girls Tennis Upsets Alexandria City in Historic Win
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The West Potomac High School girls’ tennis team pulled off a major upset Thursday, defeating Alexandria City High…
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