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Nonprofit News
500 Turkeys Short: DC Nonprofit Reaches Out for Help
ALEXANDRIA, VA –Central Union Mission is a faith-based nonprofit in DC. During Thanksgiving, they are known for distributing turkeys to…
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School News
12,000 Calls Later, Alexandria Schools’ Virtual Hotline Extended Through January 2021
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Virtual PLUS+ Helpline began in August 2020 as a short-term way to help the Alexandria City…
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Zebra Misc
Operation Elf: Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Asking for Donations During Holiday Season
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office needs the help of residents. With the holidays near, they are asking for…
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Business News
Made in ALX: Alexandria-Based Makers Market Launches New Website
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Made in ALX, an Alexandria-based makers market, is now open for business. The company announced the launch…
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Zebra Misc
Letter to the Editor: ‘Why Stream Project Post-Construction Plantings Are Not Ecological Restoration’
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Earlier today, The Zebra Press received a second letter about the Taylor Run Stream Restoration project. The…
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Zebra Misc
Mount Vernon Hospital Receives Award for Horticulture Therapy Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s horticultural therapy program has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Mid-Atlantic…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
BREAKING NEWS: City Council Approves Pavilion Entrance at Potomac Yard Station
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Earlier today during its regular meeting, Alexandria City Council approved a permit that will allow the construction…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
New COVID-19 Measures Take Effect in Virginia Sunday at Midnight
ALEXANDRIA, VA – With the number of coronavirus cases rising throughout the country, Gov. Ralph S. Northam (D-VA) today announced…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
Be Aware: Alexandria Sheriff’s Office Reports New Phone Scam
ALEXANDRIA, VA – If you receive a call from someone saying they are from the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office (or any…
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Environmental
Alexandria Library Receives Grant to Create Programs About Climate Change
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria Library is one of 25 libraries across the United States to receive a $1,000 cash grant…
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