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History
The Hidden Genius of George Washington: Mount Vernon’s New Gardens Chief Reveals the Farming Secrets That Changed America
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Walk through Mount Vernon today, and you’re walking through George Washington’s green thumb. As Jonathan Kavalier steps…
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Alexandria News
Rain Couldn’t Dampen the Fun at Alexandria’s Back 2 School Slam Jam
Rain did not stop Alexandria families from enjoying the 15th Annual Back 2 School Slam Jam at Patrick Henry Recreation…
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Community ALert
Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market Returns Saturday
ARLINGTON, VA — As inflation continues to influence how Americans shop, more than 150 vendors will gather Saturday, Aug. 1, for…
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SPORTS
The Nationals at the Trade Deadline: It’s Complicated
No one expected the 55-55 Nationals to be this good this season. Everyone expected they would be trading veterans with…
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Pets
Swipe Right for AWLA’s Match of the Week – Meet Whiskey!
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Gender: Male Age: 3 years Weight: 54 pounds Color: Brown brindle with white Occupation: Playing tug of…
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Alexandria News
Jen Walker Named Chamber ALX’s 2026 Business Leader of the Year
: Del Ray’s Jen Walker has been named The Chamber ALX’s 2026 Business Leader of the Year. The longtime Realtor,…
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Alexandria News
A Young Innovator is Bringing Alexandria’s History to Life Through Augmented Reality
Alexandria, VA- There is still plenty of reason to be optimistic about the future. For Felix Trask, a rising junior…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria Seeks Public Input on Updated Historic District Design Guidelines
Alexandria’s Board of Architectural Review will seek public input Aug. 19 on proposed Design Guideline updates for the Old and…
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History
George Washington’s Enduring Gift to Religious Freedom Honored at Basilica of St. Mary
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — More than two centuries ago, George Washington quietly helped Alexandria’s small Catholic community build its first church.…
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Alexandria News
Alexandria National Night Out 2026 Guide: Find All 54 Neighborhood Events on Aug. 4
Alexandria will celebrate its biggest National Night Out yet on Aug. 4, with events planned at 54 locations across the…
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