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Zebra Misc
Is Reading Fantasy and Sci-Fi the Secret to Stronger Academic Writing?
Science fiction and fantasy do more than entertain. Discover how speculative fiction helps students build critical thinking, expand vocabulary, organize…
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Zebra Misc
How Books Help Children Form Opinions Worth Writing Down
Children don't become confident writers overnight. They become confident thinkers first. Discover how reading helps kids develop opinions, think critically,…
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Alexandria News
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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Alexandria News
Flood Watch Issued for Alexandria as Strong Storms Threaten Flash Flooding This Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Alexandria through 11 p.m. Thursday, warning that strong thunderstorms could…
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Nonprofit News
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Awarded $600,000 Grant
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 8, 2026) — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) has received a $600,000 PetSmart Charities® Incubator…
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Alexandria News
She Sold Vegetables at Alexandria’s Market. Her Savings Bought Her Husband’s Freedom.
An enslaved woman’s vegetable sales helped buy her husband’s freedom. A new Historic Alexandria study released during the City Hall…
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Alexandria News
Martha Carucci Leaving Breast Cancer Collective to Lead First Tee–Greater Washington, DC
After 11 years leading the Breast Cancer Collective, Alexandria nonprofit leader Martha Carucci is stepping down to become CEO of…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Earns Top 10 Ranking Among America’s Best Cities
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria continues to earn national recognition as one of America’s premier travel destinations. Visit Alexandria announced that Alexandria,…
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Alexandria News
The Zebra Ranks the 10 Best Places to Watch Alexandria’s Birthday Fireworks
How We Ranked Them: Every year, Alexandrians ask us, “Where’s the best place to watch the fireworks?” So our editorial…
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Alexandria News
Author Noel-Marie Fletcher Brings an Untold Story of the Nuremberg Trials to Alexandria
Alexandria on July 16 to discuss her acclaimed book, Reporting the Nuremberg Trials, and the journalists who chronicled one of…
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