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Alexandria News
This 15-Year-Old Found a Free City Secret—and Alexandria Neighbors Can’t Get Enough!
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — When the City of Alexandria offered a program to plant shade trees in front of residential homes…
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Pets
AWLA’s Pawfect Match of the Week – Meet Tonka!
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Gender: Male Age: 12 years Weight: 86 pounds Color: Orange with white Occupation: Charming humans with my…
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Music
Harmony in History: Alexandria-Based Quartet GQ Makes History as First All-Female Group to Win World Barbershop Gold
ALEXANDRIA, VA — On the Fourth of July, the Alexandria-based quartet GQ shattered 88 years of tradition by becoming the…
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Alexandria News
Want to Be an ‘Angel in the Outfield’? Alexandria’s Miracle League Needs Fall Volunteers
The Miracle League of Alexandria needs volunteer “Angels in the Outfield” to assist youth and adult players during its Fall…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Aces salvage split with 4-3 win over Cropdusters
ALEXANDRIA, VA — It had already been a long day at Frank Mann Field before the nightcap even began. Alexandria…
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Alexandria News
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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“An Evening of General Ridiculousness”: Or, Not Your Typical Opera Show
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Carmen. The Magic Flute. La bohème. Hearing of these opera classics, you might think of rich folks…
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History
What Makes Old Books Smell Like Vanilla And Almonds
The familiar vanilla-and-almond scent of old books comes from the chemical breakdown of paper. Learn how lignin, cellulose, and other…
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SPORTS
Dominant Pitching, White’s Four RBIs Lift Aces Past Braves, 6-3
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Before Sunday’s game at Frank Mann Field, players, Alexandria Aces coaches and fans paused for a moment…
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Seniors
How Structured Routines Benefit Seniors in Residential Settings
Predictable daily routines can help seniors in residential settings feel safer and less stressed while supporting better sleep, nutrition, mobility,…
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