Alexandria news
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School News
Alexandria Schools Receives $223K Grant to Support After-School Program
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has approved a three-year, $223,655 grant to allow ACPS to provide students with…
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Press Release
Alexandria Symphony Presents 80th Season Opener: ASO at 80-oh!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) presents its 80th Anniversary Season opener “ASO at 80-oh!” on Saturday, September 30…
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Seniors
Alexandria Honors 25 Residents for Reaching 100 and Beyond; Five Present for City Hall Ceremony Sept. 12
ALEXANDRIA, VA-“Old age hath yet his honour and his toil.” Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) They came last night. Five older…
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Pets
Adopt a Pet in Alexandria: Meet Sky, a Lovebug Through and Through
ALEXANDRIA, VA – She’s Sky and she’s a star! This girl has soulful eyes and fabulous ears that go on for…
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Community News
Freedom Rider and Integration Pioneer Joan Trumpauer Mulholland to Speak in Alexandria Sept. 23
ALEXANDRIA, VA – During the civil rights movement, Blacks, along with some whites, rode busses to the South to protest…
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Kids
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW: Trick-or-Treat at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
ALEXANDRIA, va – There is nothing more fun as a kid on Halloween than admiring the haul of candy you…
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Community News
City of Alexandria Pauses to Reflect on 9/11 22 Years Later in Market Square Ceremony
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In a solemn hour-long ceremony in Market Square this morning, City of Alexandria leaders, first responders, and…
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Entertainment
Alexandria Film Festival List Previews Select Entries for Nov. 10-12 Festival
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Film Festival, now in its 17th year, has released a list of films that have…
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Obituaries
OBITUARY: Gerald “Gerry” Hebert, Voting Rights Lawyer and Supporter of ALIVE!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Longtime Alexandria resident Gerald (Gerry) J. Hebert passed away on Thursday, Sept. 7. Originally from Worcester MA,…
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Community News
Participate in the 10 Can Challenge on Hunger Action Day Sept. 15 to Support Alexandria’s ALIVE!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Hunger Action Day is Friday, Sept. 15. The day is meant to raise awareness of food insecurity.…
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