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Z Green Pages
Alexandria Enhances City Gateways with New Signs and Native Plantings
By Christine Pryately, Alexandria Beautification Commission Alexandria, VA – For decades, the City of Alexandria has welcomed visitors with signage…
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Volunteering
Volunteer Alexandria Students Give 126 Hours of Service Over Spring Break
By Katie Niersbach Alexandria, VA – Volunteer Alexandria (VolALX) brought together 21 students over spring break to make a difference…
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Foodie Newz
Tiki Pop-Up Bar Brings Island Vibes to Alexandria Waterfront
Alexandria, VA – Alexandria’s waterfront is getting a tropical twist this season with the opening of a Tiki pop-up bar…
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Cover Story
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Returns to Alexandria May 16–17
Alexandria, VA – Old Town Alexandria is about to trade its usual cobblestone charm for horsepower and high fashion as…
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Mount Vernon Matters
Paws & Pours Returns to Alexandria for a Dog-Friendly Fundraiser
By Darcy Kohn Alexandria, VA – Leash up those pups and head down to Fort Hunt Park on Sunday, June…
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Giving Back
Alexandria Nonprofits Need Donations—Here’s How to Help
By Eva Hartman and Pat Miller Alexandria, VA – InspireLit “InspireLit has shared over 165,000 books across Alexandria through curated…
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Mount Vernon Matters
Grillin’ For The Girls Returns to Hollin Hall to Support Breast Health
Alexandria, VA – Three small businesses in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center are teaming up again this year to support…
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Del Ray Doings
Del Ray Dog Fest Draws 800+ for a Day of Dogs and Community Fun
Alexandria, VA – The Del Ray community celebrated dogs and the joy they bring at the 4th Annual Del Ray…
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School News
Alexandria’s Ella Jackson Named Virginia Junior Cherry Blossom Princess
Alexandria, VA – For one unforgettable week this April, 14-year-old Ella Jackson of Alexandria stepped into a role steeped in…
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The Last Word by Marcus Fisk
Steve Allen and the Start of Something Big in Late-Night TV
“…The Start of Something Big…” There’s no controlling the unrolling of your fate, my friend, Who knows what’s written in…
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