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School News
Alexandria School Board Approves $379.5M Capital Improvment Project Budget
ALEXANDRIA, VA-At a Dec. 14 meeting the Alexandria City School Board approved the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget for Alexandria…
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Community News
Visit Alexandria President and CEO Patricia Washington Announces Retirement
Alexandria, VA – Visit Alexandria President and CEO Patricia Washington today announced her planned retirement, effective June 30, 2024, after more than…
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School News
Theater Teachers Honored for 2 Decades of Service to Alexandria City High School Students
ALEXANDRIA, VA-There are many famous creative partnerships in theater. Lerner and Loewe came together to create My Fair Lady and…
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THEATRE
Arena’s “Swept Away” is a Dark Tale on the High Seas with Music by Grammy Winners The Avett Brothers
Swept Away opens with a slow burn culminating into an edge-of-your-seat drama. Scored by The Avett Brothers, an American Roots…
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Transportation
WMATA Spreading Cheer With Holiday-Themed Bus
ALEXANDRIA, VA-WMATA is spreading holiday cheer this week. How? Take a ride on the festive “gingerbread wonderland” bus. The bus…
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Business News
Alexandria to Welcome World Class Entertainment District to Potomac Yard
(Updated 9:50 a.m.) It’s official! The Caps and Wizards will be moving to Potomac Yard. ALEXANDRIA, VA-Today, the City of…
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THEATRE
STC Tweaks Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” with Beatles Music and a Phenomenal Cast
Imagine if Gilbert & Sullivan huddled with Tom Wolfe (The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test), and in popped Ken Kesey and…
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Obituaries
OBIT: Michael “Mitchell” Hadeed Sr., 93, Hadeed Carpet Founder
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Michael “Mitchell”Mitry Hadeed Sr., 93, passed away on Dec. 7, 2023. Mr. Hadeed was born in Newark, New Jersey…
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Community News
What City Services Are Open and Closed in Alexandria on Christmas and New Year’s?
ALEXANDRIA, VA-All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Monday, December 25, and most will be closed Tuesday, December…
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Press Release
Looking for Unique Holiday Gifts for Everyone On Your List? Visit the Shops at Mount Vernon
ALEXANDRIA, VA-As the holiday season approaches, The Shops at Mount Vernon is excited to offer a wide selection of unique…
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