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History
The Context of Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
By Blake Wilson Alexandria, VA – Much has changed in the Commonwealth since the Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial opened…
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Agenda:Alexandria
How Are the Kids Doing and How Many Are Coming?
Alexandria, VA – Is ACPS, with multiple new elementary and secondary school buildings, now overbuilt? Have students fully recovered from…
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Arts
Fifty and Fabulous: A Half Century of Making Alexandria an Art Mecca
Alexandria, VA – This has been a year of significant celebration in Port City. In July the City gathered together…
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Alexandria Noir
One Author & One Book That You Must Know
Alexandria, VA – In the Washington DC Metro area, it may be assumed that every historically significant story has been…
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Cover Story
The Evolution of a Native Plant Sale
By Kris Gilbertson, Susan McLain Sullivan, and Scott Knudsen Alexandria, VA – The 40th Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale will…
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Publisher's Note
Publisher’s Notes September 2024
Alexandria, VA – This picture of me was taken this summer on the golf course. It was one of those…
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At Z Movies
Monsters and Mutants to the Rescue of the Summer Box Office
Alexandria, VA – Summer sizzled but not right away at the box office. Memorial Day drops were not flops but…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
New Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open to Public
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The new Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility (3795 W. Braddock Rd.) is open to the public. It houses a 25-meter…
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Zebra Misc
Do You Know About the 82nd Annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour?
Alexandria, VA – The Historic Alexandria Homes Tour began in 1941 when the Senior Auxiliary of the Alexandria Hospital sponsored…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria City Council Seeks Public Comment Regarding Airbnb Regulations
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria has completed an evaluation on the affect of short-term residential rentals (aka Airbnbs). The study…
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