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Travel
Why Take a River Cruise? Top Tips and Best Destinations for Travelers
Alexandria, VA – Last month, I joined the American Society of Travel Agents for the annual River Cruise Expo, an…
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Mount Vernon Matters
Little Art Gallery Coming to Mt. Vernon Plaza Along Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA – A miniature art gallery is coming to the Richmond Highway Corridor. The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC)…
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Cover Story
Del Ray Dog Fest 2026: Alexandria’s Favorite Dog Festival Returns April 12
Alexandria, VA – One of Del Ray’s favorite spring traditions is back: the 4th Annual Del Ray Dog Fest takes…
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SPORTS
Nationals Youth Movement Starts at the Top: Key Players and New Management
Alexandria, VA – The Washington Nationals 2026 season is underway. Hope springs eternal, as they say in April. The team…
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Community Briefs
AlexRenew Achieves 90% Reduction in Hooffs Run CSOs Ahead of RiverRenew Completion
Alexandria, VA – AlexRenew says it has already reduced combined sewer overflows (CSOs) into Hooffs Run by 90 percent. The improvement…
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Real Estate
Living Along the George Washington Parkway: Fort Hunt & Mount Vernon Lifestyle
Alexandria, VA – One of the things that makes the Mount Vernon and Fort Hunt area so special is something…
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The Last Word by Marcus Fisk
Anything for a Laugh: The Role of Humor and Satire in American Free Speech
Alexandria, VA – “Irreverence is the champion of liberty and its only sure defense.” -Mark Twain’s Notebook For 250+ years…
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Hey Dr. Amy!
The “Come Get Me” Plan: A Simple Safety Strategy for Kids and Teens
Alexandria, VA – Dear Dr. Amy, I recently saw a post about parents using a code word with their kids…
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Living Legend
From Card Catalogs to Clicks: How Patrick O’Brien Modernized Alexandria Libraries
By Susan Laume Alexandria, VA – In the 1990s, libraries faced a new and existential challenge — the rapid rise…
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Book Club
Romance and Risk at Aldo’s: Zebra Book Club Explores Broken Country
Alexandria, VA – The warm, inviting atmosphere of Aldo’s Italian Kitchen provided the perfect backdrop for the March meeting of…
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