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Community News
Registration Now Open for City of Alexandria Composting Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria is welcoming residents to take part in the Curbside Food Waste Composting Pilot. Launched earlier…
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School News
Alexandria’s Brooks Elementary Unveils Innovative Book Machine, Encouraging Love of Reading
ALEXANDRIA, VA-On Thursday, Oct. 12, there were smiles all around at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary School Students from grades K-5…
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Arts
Tickets on Sale for Alexandria Film Festival, Community Organizations Partner With Festival to Present Timely Films
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Film Festival has partnered with leading community organizations to present compelling films tackling diverse, timely subjects at…
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School News
George Mason University Offers Alexandria High Seniors Automatic Admission Through Pilot Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) has teamed with George Mason University (GMU) for a new program that gives students…
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Tech
Learn How to Stay Safe Online: Free Event in Alexandria Oct. 14
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Want to learn about staying safe while online? The city’s Commission on Information Technology is hosting an information session…
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Community News
Leaf Collection in Alexandria Begins Oct. 30
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The City of Alexandria will begin its annual leaf vacuuming and leaf bag collection program on Monday, Oct. 30.…
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Community News
Alexandria Archaeology Commission Names Winners of Brenman Archaeology Award
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Archaeological Commission (AAC) has named the winners of the annual Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award.…
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Community News
Alexandria Lawyer Frees Innocent Man from Death Row
ALEXANDRIA, VA-It sounds like a Hollywood movie: a white lawyer from New Jersey meets an African-American convict on death row…
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Arts
Local Mystery and Suspense Writers Hosting Book Signing at Potomac Yard Barnes & Noble in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Ralph Peluso will appear at the Potomac Yard Barnes & Noble Sunday, Oct. 15 to celebrate the release of…
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Community News
Donate Blood at FireWorks Pizza Oct. 16: INOVA Blood Donor Services in Desperate Need
ARLINGTON, VA – INOVA Blood Donor Services is in dire need of blood donations to save lives. On Monday, Oct.…
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