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Taste of Scotland Returns to Alexandria Dec. 4
Alexandria, VA — Scotch and Scottish holiday traditions return Friday, December 4, when the Taste of Scotland comes to ALX…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Celebrates 17 Centenarians at 2026 Event
Alexandria, VA – A truly dreadful rainy night did not stop eight of Alexandria’s most accomplished birthday guests from making…
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Cover Story
Pat McArtor Turns 100: Del Ray’s Beloved Jazz Singer
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — On October 10, Del Ray resident Maria Patricia “Pat” Downey McArtor turns 100 years old. Yet if…
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Giving Back
Believe Nonprofit in Alexandria Turns Kindness Into Action
By Pat Miller Alexandria, VA – For Rubie Williams, helping a neighbor is not an abstract idea. It may mean…
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Volunteering
Alexandria Volunteer Opportunities & Emergency Preparedness
By Marion Brunken Alexandria, VA – September is Emergency Preparedness Month and there’s good news to share: Alexandria has a…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Old Town Mahjong Club Builds Community One Tile at a Time
Alexandria, VA – For Heather Johanson, it began with a class at Boxwood in Old Town — and a feeling…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Alexandria Kids Get To Work At Rocket Fizz For Their First Job
Alexandria, VA — For some Alexandria students, helping their schools raise money has turned into a chance to experience something…
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Alexandria News
After Covering Elections for 30 Years, Julie Carey Worked One Instead
After covering elections for more than 30 years, retired News4 reporter Julie Carey experienced one from the other side of…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Salvation Army’s Love in Action Brings Meals and Hope to Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – Through its Love in Action summer outreach, staff and volunteers with The Salvation Army Alexandria Citadel Corps…
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Arts
Mayor Gaskins Launches Alexandria’s Art in Every Space Initiative
Alexandria, VA – Last month Mayor Alyia Gaskins officially launched the new citywide initiative called Art in Every Space. Predicated…
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