Alexandria Local newspaper
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Backyard History
A History of George Washington Birthday Celebrations in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – While records exist of George Washington celebrating his birthnight in what is now Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, celebrations…
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Foodie Bites
Baku Delicious Coming to Parker-Gray Neighborhood
Alexandria, VA – Baku Delicious has filed a permit to open in the Parker-Gray neighborhood at 711 Pendleton St. later…
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Foodie Bites
Local Chocolate Shop Changing Its Name
Alexandria, VA – Madame Coco Emporium & Everything Chocolate (103 S St Asaph St.) was forced to close due to…
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Environmental
Monica Murphy Is Honored for Decade of Service with the Alexandria Beautification Commission
By Sara Kohn, ABC Alexandria, VA – In December, the Alexandria Beautification Commission (ABC) honored Monica Murphy, a landscape designer…
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Eatz
Eatz: Dining at Bollywood Masala in Old Town Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – Bollywood Masala first opened in La Plata, MD, in 2009. The owners, husband and wife Rajat Malhotra…
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Volunteering
Help Fellow Residents: Volunteer Alexandria Recruiting Now
By Marion Brunken Alexandria, VA – Volunteer Alexandria (VolALX) is a dynamic 501(c)3 nonprofit that inspires, mobilizes, and connects people…
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History
George Washington Did Sleep Here pre-Revolutionary War and So Can You
Alexandria, VA – Traveling by horse to and from his Mount Vernon home took George Washington more than the few…
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Zebra Misc
Zebra Book Club Makes 2025 Selections
Alexandria, VA – The Zebra Book Club piled into a quiet corner of Cheesetique, 2411 Mount Vernon Avenue, for dinner…
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Cover Story
Alexandria Celebrates George Washington’s Birthday in a Big Way
Alexandria, VA – Though George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, he called our city his “adopted hometown” his…
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At Z Movies
Hollywood Hearts Afire: Spicing Things Up This Awards Season
“Power over spice is strong but power over belief is stronger. ” Dune The devastating firestorms that have ravaged the…
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