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ALEXANDRIA, VA-Sonny is a 2-year-old male dog who weighs only 34 pounds. He’s a sweet, social and cheerful fellow. Of course, he enjoys his walks and does very well on a leash and doesn’t seem to be bothered by bikes, dogs or people. He loves play time in the yard, as well as food puzzles and …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-R. Anthony (Tony )Rogers, 84, a veteran litigator who devoted his career to the land and water rights of American Indians, died on June 18, 2024 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Dane Rogers of Alexandria, VA, son, Mark Rogers (Anne Nelson) of San Francisco, CA and daughter, Laura …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Noah Lyles is coming back to Alexandria. The Olympic champion will be welcomed home Sunday, Sept. 22. Everyone is invited to a celebration hosted by the City of Alexandria. Festivities will be held at Chinquapin Park and Alexandria City High School (3330 King St.). The fun begins at 3 p.m. A rally is planned …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alice M. Colley, 96, of Alexandria, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Goodwin House Small House Health Care Center.  She was a devoted wife and mother. Alice was born in Williamstown, Kentucky and grew up on a small, rural farm.  She graduated from the nursing school at Berea …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Paws in the Park, presented by Amazon, returns to Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria on Sunday, October 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and promises to be an even bigger party than previous years! This annual event celebrates northern Virginia’s love for animals and offers attendees a one-of-a-kind family and pet-friendly …

ARLINGTON, VA-If you use public transportation to get to work or school, you may encounter some difficulty this morning. Arlington Transit workers, represented by ATU Local 689, will hold practice pickets outside Arlington Transit facilities. The pickets are a result of slow contract talks between the Union and Transdev. Times: 4:30 a,m.: S. Eads and …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Before a Sept. 7 game at Kelley Cares Field, the Miracle League of Alexandria held a dedication ceremony for a new LED scoreboard. The ceremony was made possible through a partnership with the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Activities. The MLA exists to give children with special needs the opportunity to play …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Presenting in downtown DC’s Capital One Arena is Cirque du Soleil’s fantastical production of OVO. For the entomologists among us, and I count myself as an insect enthusiast, this is a naturalist’s imagination gone wild. A colony of crickets, caterpillars, spiders (Was that a tarantula? Did I spy a scarab?), fluttering butterflies, industrious …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-Every year George Washington’s Mount Vernon chooses two students as recipients of the Mount Vernon Prize for Excellence in Civics and History. Katie Wurst of Falls Church is an honoree as well Sachin Saravanan from Jacksonville, FL. The award honors Dr. Jennifer London. “This year’s Student of the Year Award recipients have created powerful projects that …

ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is encouraging residents to prevent mosquito-borne illness by practicing healthy habits this fall. The cooler weather of September brings many Alexandrians outdoors, where mosquitoes wait to give itchy bites.  Different mosquitoes, including some that can live in Alexandria, can carry diseases and pass them on by biting us. West …