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Community News
Big Catches and Potomac River History on Capital Blues Fishing Charters
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The 18-foot pontoon fishing boat glides up the Potomac River expertly piloted by lifelong angler, Captain Owen…
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School News
Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Grand Opening February 2025
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The date is set. The Virginia Tech Innovation Campus will have its grand opening on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.…
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Zebra Around The World
November’s Zebra Around The World
Alexandria, VA -Check out where in the world the Zebra has been spotted this month! Gregg and Monica Murphy at…
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Unseen Old Town
Unseen Old Town: What Is Special About This Brick Sidewalk?
Photos and caption by “Governor” BurkeAlexandria, VA – A room at the Lee-Fendall House on Oronoco Street is the focus…
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Zebra Misc
Seven Great Reasons to Train Your Dog Using Positive Methods?
Alexandria, VA – Over the last few decades, dog training has experienced a significant philosophical and methodological movement from a…
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Zebra Misc
Navigating First-Time Homebuyer Incentives: A Key to Unlocking Homeownership
Alexandria, VA – For many first-time homebuyers, the process of purchasing a home can feel like navigating an obstacle course—filled…
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Environmental
Leaving a Legacy on Earth With a Collaborative Tree-Planting Event
By Devin Reese, Master Naturalist Park Steward Alexandria, VA – A collaborative effort between the City’s Urban Forestry staff, Tree…
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Veterans
Cold Warriors, Unsung Veterans
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – The term “veteran” generally calls to mind those who served in wartime: World War…
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Volunteering
Volunteering During the Holiday Season
By Marion Brunken Alexandria, VA – The weather is changing, and hot chocolate and candy cane are back on the…
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Community News
Local Bike Co-op Helps Storm-Ravaged Bicycle Thrift Shop in Asheville
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Velocity Bicycle Cooperative, a community-based and volunteer-run bicycle co-op at 2111 Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray, recently raised…
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