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Community News
Wesley Housing Receives $2.3 Million Amazon Grant to Redevelop Apartments in Arlandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Wesley Housing today announced the acquisition of the Parc Square Apartments, a six-building property in the Arlandria-Chirilagua…
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Community News
Dedicated to Improving Alexandria Community, Del Pepper Retires After 36 Years on City Council
ALEXANDRIA, VA – From handing out literature at the polls in Omaha, Nebraska as a young girl to retiring from…
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Community News
Say Farewell to the Fairies of Del Ray—Just For Now!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – You might have noticed the petite doors and houses and stained glass windows hidden in the crooks…
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Community News
ALIVE! Hosting Food Drive in Honor of MLK Day at 5 Alexandria Locations
ALEXANDRIA, VA – In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ALIVE! will be partnering with local faith communities to collect…
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School News
To Help Children Succeed, USDA Increases Funding for School Meals Nationwide
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Earlier today, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a change in school meal reimbursements meant to help schools…
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Volunteering
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Looking for Youth Volunteers
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Know a teenager who loves animals? The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria is reviving their popular Junior…
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Community News
What’s Open and Closed in Alexandria on MLK Day, Jan. 17?
ALEXANDRIA, VA – All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed Monday, January 17, in observance of Martin Luther…
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Zebra Misc
Alexandria Isn’t the Only Town Celebrating George Washington. There’s Also Laredo, Texas
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Though George Washington’s hometown was Alexandria, this city isn’t the only one that celebrates his life with…
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Nonprofit News
‘I Wondered What I Had Done To Deserve To Live.’ Tim Smith Dedicates Life To Moebius Syndrome Awareness
ALEXANDRIA, VA – For the first 25 years of his life, Tim Smith lived in Alexandria. At 58, he now…
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Community News
Friendship Firehouse Museum Open Jan. 15, Free Admission for Alexandria Residents
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Friendship Firehouse Museum will be open to the public Saturday, January 15, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.…
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